Closing
date: 30 Apr 2015
date: 30 Apr 2015
Chemonics
seeks a team leader/reading specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded
Tanzania Tusome Pamoja (“Let’s Read Together” in Kiswahili) Program
to improve lifelong learning skills, defined as mastery of early grade reading,
writing, and arithmetic. The five-year, $60 to $70-million program is expected
to support four regions of Tanzania in improving quality of basic skills
instruction at the early primary level, strengthening Ministry of Education and
Vocational Training skills delivery systems, and increasing com
seeks a team leader/reading specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded
Tanzania Tusome Pamoja (“Let’s Read Together” in Kiswahili) Program
to improve lifelong learning skills, defined as mastery of early grade reading,
writing, and arithmetic. The five-year, $60 to $70-million program is expected
to support four regions of Tanzania in improving quality of basic skills
instruction at the early primary level, strengthening Ministry of Education and
Vocational Training skills delivery systems, and increasing com
munity and
parental engagement in early primary education. We are looking for individuals
who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the
world.
Responsibilities
include:
include:
- Support
program staff on essential components of reading programs — including
review of scope and sequence, lesson planning, instructional approach,
teacher professional development, materials development and distribution,
classroom-level assessment, and large-scale assessment — to develop
highly effective activities and integrate them for maximum effectiveness
at the program level - Provide
support for design of effective curriculum, lesson planning, instructional
approaches, and materials for varied language settings - Contribute
to the design and implementation of effective teacher professional
development programs, including teacher preparation, induction and
in-service programs, and supportive supervision focused on primary grade
reading, curriculum design, and materials development for early grade
reading - Support
other specialists on the team to ensure coherent program design - Contribute
knowledge of effective school research findings and practices that are
applicable to developing country contexts - Work
directly with language experts as appropriate to implement this program.
Qualifications:
- Master’s
or Ph.D.-level degree in education, psychology, social sciences, or other
relevant field with at least five years of experience conducting similar
work; or bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience - Experience
working on education programs of similar size and scope as Tusome Pamoja - Proven
ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with senior
government personnel, particularly in Tanzania - Minimum
five years of professional experience in the education sector, with deep
understanding of scientifically based reading research - Knowledge
of a balanced literacy framework, early literacy competencies, and reading
diagnostic measures - Expertise
in student assessment, including ability to measure basic foundation
skills for literacy in the early grades - Knowledge
of mother tongue and English transition instruction strategies - Experience
implementing interventions that promote gender equity preferred - Technical
expertise in basic education and early grade reading - Strong
interpersonal and written communication skills - Strong
English writing and speaking skills - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity
Please
submit CV, cover letter, and three references to TanzaniaReadingRSRecruit@chemonics.com
by April 30, 2015. Please include “Result 1 Team Leader/Reading
Specialist” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
submit CV, cover letter, and three references to TanzaniaReadingRSRecruit@chemonics.com
by April 30, 2015. Please include “Result 1 Team Leader/Reading
Specialist” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists
will be contacted.
In
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand
submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Result 1 Team Leader/Reading Specialist – Tusome Pamojat” in
the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity,
you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you
for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity
reporting requirements.
addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand
submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith
only “Result 1 Team Leader/Reading Specialist – Tusome Pamojat” in
the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity,
you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you
for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity
reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
