Primary Math and Reading (PRIMR) Initiative
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The PRIMR initiative is focused on curriculum support, teacher training and
teaching material development RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.
With a worldwide staff of more than 2,500, RTI offers innovative research, development, and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities ¡n North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of Research Triangle Park.
to improve the quality of early grade instruction in formal and non-formal
schools through a reading and math intervention.
The PRIMR initiative in Kenya seeks to recruit candidates for the positions of Education Specialist and Finance Manager.
Education Specialist
The Education Specialist will provide technical support for the development of lesson plans, teacher and
student materials, plans and specified frameworks as funded by USAID/Kenya and agreed with by the Ministry of Education.
These include working with RTI technical staff to identify, develop, and harmonize effective literacy and numeracy instructional approaches to be used in the early grades.
The Specialist will also provide support for TAC tutors and instructional coaches working to implement revised lesson plans. The assignment is technical, and ¡s designed to provide high level support for effective local capacity building.
This position requires candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ related experience or an
MA degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicants will also demonstrate an understanding of scientifically-based Reading and Math research; knowledge of a balanced literacy framework and early Mathematics understanding; knowledge of Kiswahili and English transition instruction strategies and familiarity with the policies and procedures of the Ministry of Education and local school communities.
For more detail and to submit a cover letter and up-to-date CV, please follow the links www.rti.org/job13889 for the Education Specialist post
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This position does not attract international allowances.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
