EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

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Project Description

The USAID Let’s Read Zambia project is a 5-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Education Development Center (EDC).  USAID Let’s Read Zambia works to improve reading outcomes for children attending pre-primary (kindergarten) through to Grades 3 and provide professional development for teachers to support reading interventions in Zambian public and community schools.

The USAID Let’s Read project seeks to hire Short term Consultancy voice actors for Interactive Audio Instruction (IAI) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Audio programs as follows;

Five (5) voice actors for Kikaonde;

·        2 adult female actors

·        1 adult male actor

·        1 girl child actor

·        1 boy child actor

Five (5) Voice actors for Lunda;

.         2 adult female actors

·        1 adult male actor

·        1 girl child actor

·        1 boy child actor

Five (5) Voice actors for Luvale;

.        2 adult female actors

·        1 adult male actor

·        1 girl child actor

·        1 boy child actor

Five (5) Voice actors for Silozi;

.        2 adult female actors

·        1 adult male actor

·        1 girl child actor

·        1 boy child actor

Three (3) actors for Icibemba and Cinyanja.

·        1 adult female actor for Icibemba and

·        I girl child actor and 1 boy child actor for Cinyanja.

 Must be able to speak the respective local language; as this is an instructional program, proper pronunciation and vocalization will be a key requirement

 Must be able to adhere to times set for recording materials as per provided schedule.

Prior experience as an actor working on similar educational programs is an advantage.

·        Child Actors must be between the ages of 7 to 12. Child actors must have written consent from parents/guardians to participate in recordings.

·        Adult Actors must be between the ages of 25 to 45.

Job closing date: January 29, 2022

To apply, Applicants are encouraged to send their application and CV to  SmartRecruiters Careers Page.

Applications submitted without a resume or CV will not be reviewed.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.