FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing
integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health,
Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender,
Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified
candidates for the position of Technical Advisor I in Ghana.
Position
Description:
Description:
The Senior Reading Specialist (SRS) is responsible
for technical leadership of state-of-the-art early grade reading program,
providing senior expertise in instruction, assessment, coaching, training and
materials development and supervising technical personnel. Working closely with
the COP and the Project’s technical staff, the SRS ensures effective planning,
delivery and documentation of basic education interventions.
for technical leadership of state-of-the-art early grade reading program,
providing senior expertise in instruction, assessment, coaching, training and
materials development and supervising technical personnel. Working closely with
the COP and the Project’s technical staff, the SRS ensures effective planning,
delivery and documentation of basic education interventions.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree or higher in education, elementary
education linguist, reading, literacy or related field. Specific training in
reading/ literacy Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and success in
mother-tongue based early grade instruction and English as a second language,
assessment and teacher training activities Five plus years experience in
reading/ literacy project implementation Strong demonstrated writing,
supervisory, communications and training skills Fluency in English Experience
working in West Africa and Ghana, specifically, is highly preferred
education linguist, reading, literacy or related field. Specific training in
reading/ literacy Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and success in
mother-tongue based early grade instruction and English as a second language,
assessment and teacher training activities Five plus years experience in
reading/ literacy project implementation Strong demonstrated writing,
supervisory, communications and training skills Fluency in English Experience
working in West Africa and Ghana, specifically, is highly preferred
How to apply:
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter
or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover
letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your
application.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter
or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover
letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your
application.
AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
Closing Date: Monday, 31 December 2012