What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Associate, Global Education position at R4D and Health Systems Consult Limited?
Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.
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We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.
Opportunity
R4D’s Global Education practice works with change agents in low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their education systems by providing analysis and connections, putting evidence into action and sharing what we learn with the global education community. Working side by side with programmatic and funding partners who share our values and principles, we aim to strengthen education systems so that they serve all children at all stages — from early childhood development to primary and secondary school learning, to ensuring that adolescents and young adults have the skills they need to find work and succeed in life.
R4D is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Program Associate (PA) to play a key role within the Global Education practice, providing technical, program management, and communications support to a range of projects, such as the EdTech Hub HelpDesk and our work in early childhood development (ECD). This position may also support other teams at R4D including the Global Nutrition practice. This position is based in Washington, DC and will report to the Global Education Associate Director.
Responsibilities
- The PA will serve as a key member of the project team, providing support for implementation of project activities. Responsibilities will encompass administrative, project management, research, and communication tasks. Potential responsibilities include :
- Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.
- Support the design and implementation of high-quality research activities focused on early childhood development and education technology (e.g., desk review, conducting key informant interviews, survey design, data coding and analysis) using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Contribute to the development and production of global resource guides, highly polished presentations, concept notes, briefing materials, and other products such as blog posts, newsletters, shared event calendars, meeting summaries, and e-communications on key topics of interest for a variety of stakeholders (such as funders, implementing partners, external audiences).
- Support change agents in countries where the team is working by liaising with partner organizations and assisting in coaching and facilitation activities.
- Monitor and facilitate the execution of deliverables through collaboration with implementing partners, funders, and other technical partners.
- Provide support on a range of administrative / operational tasks including developing contracts, invoice processing, and recruitment of other staff and consultants.
- Engage as a member of the team, and contribute ideas to guide longer-term learning exchange planning and design.
- Performing other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
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