Consultant

Job description / Role

We are currently recruiting for a consultant consultant based in Jordan, to join EDT’s Research * Consultancy (R&C) team.

Consultants are highly adaptable members of the Research & Consultancy team. They are responsible for project management and providing technical support and inputs across a range of projects in our core areas of expertise. On a day-to-day basis they will work across a portfolio of projects of varying sizes – providing support to workstreams on our medium to large sized projects and, at times, leading on smaller pieces of work. Our Consultants are strong communicators, and problem solvers with a ‘can-do’ attitude and are able to work flexibly and adaptably across different contexts.
This post require fluent Arabic (speaking and writing) skills. Our work in Jordan and the Middle East is growing rapidly and both posts will contribute to strategic growth in the region as well as contribute to the delivery of key projects in the region as well as in EDT’s other markets (Africa and the UK).

As an (international development) Consultant, with a focus on delivery, you will provide high quality research and consultancy services to donors, governments and charities internationally, as part of an ambitious and dynamic team which sits at the heart of Education Development Trust. You will also play a significant role in shaping the direction and growth of the consultancy business, with opportunities to lead product development, policy and thought leadership initiatives.

Location of role: Ideally located in Jordan (with significant opportunity for remote working). We will accept applications from any country where EDT has an office as long as the criteria for the role are met fully.

Closing date: Monday 9th January 2023, midday UK time

Interviews: Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams will take place from Jan 16th 2023

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.

Requirements

We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in:

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Evidence for Policy and Practice
• Teacher professional development
• School leadership development
• Curriculum design, especially English or Mathematics
• School improvement and raising school standards at scale, especially in numeracy and literacy

This post require fluent Arabic (speaking and writing) skills. Our work in Jordan and the Middle East is growing rapidly and both posts will contribute to strategic growth in the region as well as contribute to the delivery of key projects in the region as well as in EDT’s other markets (Africa and the UK).

As an (international development) Consultant, with a focus on delivery, you will provide high quality research and consultancy services to donors, governments and charities internationally, as part of an ambitious and dynamic team which sits at the heart of Education Development Trust. You will also play a significant role in shaping the direction and growth of the consultancy business, with opportunities to lead product development, policy and thought leadership initiatives.

About the Company

Education Development Trust provides outstanding, sustainable education solutions. In partnership with schools and governments as well as public and private partners, we transform the lives of millions of learners worldwide.

We deliver education services and consultancy on a global scale as well as manage a portfolio of free schools, academies and independent schools.

As a not-for-profit and a registered charity, any surpluses generated from our work are invested into our publicly available programme of educational research. Our research ensures our practice is evidence-based and supports our commitment to excellence in education.

We regularly recruit for a variety of exciting roles, both nationally and internationally, across four main disciplines: school inspection and improvement, school management and ownership, reforming national level education and support for languages teaching.

Our people are experts in education; we combine specialist expertise with a passion for education and a commitment to excellence.