Information & Communication Technology in Education Consultant

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Information & Communication Technology in Education Consultant

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We are looking for an ICT Consultant. This STTA is to gather insights and best practices from USAID Missions and other key stakeholders to inform how education technology is advancing USAID’s education priorities. The consultant will develop in-depth knowledge about the integration of technology in USAID education programs and what other stakeholders are doing. The work will be remote, involving literature reviews, program report reviews, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and writing up findings.

• Collaborate with USAID to determine aspects of education technology to review and identify appropriate education activities and their operating units (OUs).
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review (websites, ITR sites, Edu Links, Performance Plans and Reports, gray literature, Ed Tech assessment reports).
• Design interview questions and develop a detailed plan for conducting remote KIIs with Mission Staff and other key stakeholders.
• Execute planned KIIs, engaging remotely with relevant stakeholders.
• Collect insights, best practices, lessons learned, challenges, and trends related to education technology in the education sector.
• Prepare a Best Practice Report based on gathered information, including best practices, lessons learned, challenges, trends, and recommended practices for various technologies by type, theme, and region.
• Conduct two rounds of review and revision for the Best Practice Report.
• Develop a slide deck presentation with key conclusions from the Best Practice Report.
• Collaborate with USAID to develop a dissemination plan and editorial calendar.
• Provide technical backstopping to the ICT4E Advisor’s portfolio as directed by USAID.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience in education technology or a related field.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Designing and/or implementing education and technology-related programming, including digital programming, emerging technologies, and/or distance learning.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Monitoring, evaluating, and learning from educational technology programming.
• Research
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to conduct research, literature reviews, and KIIs.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in education and digital learning, particularly in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) preferred.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to synthesize key lessons learned into accessible and concise materials for various audience types.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Organized, detail-oriented, and proven communication skills.

We are a professional services consulting firm located in Tysons Corner, VA.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurances, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life insurance, and disability insurance to eligible employees.

Exempt personnel receive paid time off. Contracted and Hourly personnel are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly personnel on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

We comply with Equal Opportunity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.