EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

Project Description

The Equipping Secondary Educators Program Partnership is a sub-activity of the $125 Million Belize Compact, funded by the Millenium Challenge Corporation which aims to address two binding constraints to economic growth and poverty reduction in Belize: (1) low-quality education and (2) high electricity costs. This $23 million Education sub-activity is launched by the Government of Belize, acting through the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA-Belize).

The objective of this Education project is to “equitably increase the number of post-primary graduates with the competencies relevant to labor market demand”, responding to the root cause of low quality of education that has led to a shortage of trained professionals in all industries. The project has three activities: the Transforming Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education, Access to and Progression through Secondary Education, and Training and Transitioning to Work.

Position Description

The Education Technical Advisor will provide robust pre-service, in-service, and school leadership training as well as developing teaching and learning resources for the education system in Belize.

Education:

A masters degree or higher in a relevant discipline in teacher training, curriculum development, or education administration

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience implementing complex education programs in developing countries.
• Experience training teachers; or developing resources focused on 21st Century Skills development; or delivering school administrator training.
• Experience in curriculum revision for in-service and/or pre-service teacher training.
• Experience training teachers and school leaders on competency-based curriculum and how to develop appropriate classroom assessments.
• Experience with both in-person and online/digital training strategy and content development.
• A deep understanding of the teacher training, and secondary education landscape in similar contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teacher training programs with the ability to demonstrate outcomes.
• Experience in complex program planning, work planning, program management, and costing.

Language:

Fluency in English is required.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and has Affirmative Action Plans for Women and Minorities and for Disabled Workers and Veterans. EDC is a smoke-free workplace.