Consultant, Educational Specialist, Accreditation Systems
AIR’s International Development Program seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change. We are currently collecting CV's of Consultants to provide Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) for an education project.
Responsibilities: The Consultant will provide technical expertise to the Ministries of Education in the areas of Quality Assurance systems and procedures and the implementation of standards based Accreditation Systems for primary and secondary schools. STTA will be needed for a period of 3 to 4 years. The Consultant would be required to travel overseas 2 to 3 times a year for periods of 10 to 15 days.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Consultant should have experience working directly with schools and school systems in implementing Quality Assurance and Accreditation Systems. Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience required. International experience is a plus.
TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and conduct a job title search. Job no: 6442 EOE.
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Managing Director, Education Assessment in Developing Countries
AIR’s International Development Division seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change.
AIR's education assessment work in developing countries helps governments determine what students should know and be able to do in relation to standards and curriculum. Our work includes formative, summative, diagnostic, and international assessment and is used to measure student or system performance. It is also applied for accountability at the school or district level.
Responsibilities: The selected candidate will provide intellectual, technical and managerial leadership to AIR’s Education in general with a special emphasis on maintaining AIR’s leadership in the field of Educational Standards and Assessment in Developing Countries. The essential functions of the position include: Lead the growth and development of AIR’s International Education work in Standards and Assessment through business development, client relationship and capacity building activities; Expand and coordinate international Education Assessment related research, practice, and policy work at AIR.; Lead proposal, research and evaluation initiatives to build AIR’s Education portfolio; Provide technical expertise to clients, AIR staff, partners and policy makers; Effectively manage complex projects, resources and staff; Utilize entrepreneurial, creative thinking and problem solving skills in leading the practice; Participate in professional and staff development activities, especially in Education Assessment and International Development-related topics.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Educational Measurement, Research and/or Evaluation; Applied Statistics and Psychometrics; or related substantive area. At least 2 years of related experience in Education Assessment in Developing Countries and an additional 5 years in the field of standards and assessment. Demonstrated leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and grow staff. Proven success in the development and management of large or complex development projects. Demonstrated interest and capacity to lead proposals and other development work to support AIR’s growth and impact in Developing Countries. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and conduct a job title search. Job no: 6371. EOE.
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Chief of Party
Indonesia
AIR’s International Development work seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. We have worked in collaboration with local partners in more than 80 countries over the past three decades. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AIR is currently seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidate for an upcoming program in Indonesia focusing on strengthening the capacity of Indonesian higher education institutions.
Responsibilities: The Chief of Party (COP) will be the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities and will be the senior in-country project representative. The COP manages a cross-functional team, with overall responsibility for supervising project staff, partnering organizations, and sub-contractors (both international and local), as well as facilitating consensus and coordination on key design and implementation issues among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID personnel. The COP helps ensure timely project implementation, monitoring of activities and has ultimate responsibility for project financial accountability and reporting to USAID and the AIR home office.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in Education Administration or related field; Demonstrated track record with 15+ years experience managing international and donor-funded development projects; Previous COP experience is required; Familiarity with USAID or other international donors (at least 8 years of USAID and other experience preferred); Experience in higher education reform in developing countries; Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills; Should be an independent self-starter with exceptional strategic thinking skills; Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity; Must be fluent in English.
TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and conduct a job title search. Job no: 6449. EOE.
AIR’s International Development Program seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change. We are currently collecting CV's of Consultants to provide Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) for an education project.
Responsibilities: The Consultant will provide technical expertise to the Ministries of Education in the areas of Quality Assurance systems and procedures and the implementation of standards based Accreditation Systems for primary and secondary schools. STTA will be needed for a period of 3 to 4 years. The Consultant would be required to travel overseas 2 to 3 times a year for periods of 10 to 15 days.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Consultant should have experience working directly with schools and school systems in implementing Quality Assurance and Accreditation Systems. Minimum of 5 to 7 years experience required. International experience is a plus.
TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and conduct a job title search. Job no: 6442 EOE.
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Managing Director, Education Assessment in Developing Countries
AIR’s International Development Division seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change.
AIR's education assessment work in developing countries helps governments determine what students should know and be able to do in relation to standards and curriculum. Our work includes formative, summative, diagnostic, and international assessment and is used to measure student or system performance. It is also applied for accountability at the school or district level.
Responsibilities: The selected candidate will provide intellectual, technical and managerial leadership to AIR’s Education in general with a special emphasis on maintaining AIR’s leadership in the field of Educational Standards and Assessment in Developing Countries. The essential functions of the position include: Lead the growth and development of AIR’s International Education work in Standards and Assessment through business development, client relationship and capacity building activities; Expand and coordinate international Education Assessment related research, practice, and policy work at AIR.; Lead proposal, research and evaluation initiatives to build AIR’s Education portfolio; Provide technical expertise to clients, AIR staff, partners and policy makers; Effectively manage complex projects, resources and staff; Utilize entrepreneurial, creative thinking and problem solving skills in leading the practice; Participate in professional and staff development activities, especially in Education Assessment and International Development-related topics.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Educational Measurement, Research and/or Evaluation; Applied Statistics and Psychometrics; or related substantive area. At least 2 years of related experience in Education Assessment in Developing Countries and an additional 5 years in the field of standards and assessment. Demonstrated leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and grow staff. Proven success in the development and management of large or complex development projects. Demonstrated interest and capacity to lead proposals and other development work to support AIR’s growth and impact in Developing Countries. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and conduct a job title search. Job no: 6371. EOE.
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Chief of Party
Indonesia
AIR’s International Development work seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. We have worked in collaboration with local partners in more than 80 countries over the past three decades. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AIR is currently seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidate for an upcoming program in Indonesia focusing on strengthening the capacity of Indonesian higher education institutions.
Responsibilities: The Chief of Party (COP) will be the technical and administrative supervisor of all project activities and will be the senior in-country project representative. The COP manages a cross-functional team, with overall responsibility for supervising project staff, partnering organizations, and sub-contractors (both international and local), as well as facilitating consensus and coordination on key design and implementation issues among a diverse group of stakeholders and beneficiaries, government ministries and officials, and USAID personnel. The COP helps ensure timely project implementation, monitoring of activities and has ultimate responsibility for project financial accountability and reporting to USAID and the AIR home office.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in Education Administration or related field; Demonstrated track record with 15+ years experience managing international and donor-funded development projects; Previous COP experience is required; Familiarity with USAID or other international donors (at least 8 years of USAID and other experience preferred); Experience in higher education reform in developing countries; Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills; Should be an independent self-starter with exceptional strategic thinking skills; Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity; Must be fluent in English.
TO APPLY: AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and conduct a job title search. Job no: 6449. EOE.
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