Creative Associates Overview:
Creative Associates International Inc. is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Overview:
The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community.
Position Summary:
Under the guidance of the Regional Director, the Education in Emergency (EiE) Technical Specialist will work in close collaboration with the READ II regional and main office team members, as well as partners/actors to provide technical expertise in assessing, designing, developing, implementing and monitoring rapid, proportionate and effective Emergency in Education responses to the conflict affected areas in Tirgay region. The position holder will play a key role to contribute for conflict affected schools and IDP communities to respond and recovery opportunities for primary school aged IDP and host community children impacted by conflict and other factors. S/he will need to ensure response to immediate child education issues with simultaneous consideration of longer-term needs and possible scenarios. The EiE Technical Specialist is expected to take a very active role in technical co-ordination, collaboration, communication and partnership support and advocacy with the regional education clusters and other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.
Reporting & Supervision:
The EiE Technical Specialist will report to the Regional Director and closely coordinates with the Team Leader: At-Risk & Vulnerable St. & Crisis Modifier, in Addis Ababa office.
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