Deadline: 12 March 2016
Chemonics International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Reading Specialist in Cambodia.
The Senior Reading Specialist will enhance the quality of reading instruction and improve reading outcomes for students in primary school.
The mission of Chemonics International is to promote meaningful change around the world they help people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Senior Reading Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to improve reading instruction, including standards, benchmarks, curricula, and assessment systems.
- Analyze teaching and learning methods and materials and identify gaps in content, pedagogy, and assessment.
- Supervise the development and production of program-supported materials for teachers and students; oversee training and data collection/measurement during implementation.
- Liaise with government and language experts to inform program-supported activities and increase knowledge transfer and uptake.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced degree in education, linguistics, early grade reading, or a relevant field.
- Minimum four years of experience working to improve evidence-based early grade reading programming for rural, ethno-linguistic, and underserved populations required.
- Minimum four years of experience improving education quality in developing countries required.
- Strong understanding of the development and education context in Cambodia and Southeast Asia preferred.
- Familiarity with evidence-based tools and methodologies to improve reading outcomes, including local language materials, reading standards, classroom-based assessments, early grade reading assessments, and community engagement, preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- Fluency in English required; Khmer language skills preferred.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications via email, with “Senior Reading Specialist” as the subject line.
For more information, please visit Chemonics.
