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This is a research technical management role working closely with the EdTech Hub's Director of Research, Head of Communications, Research Portfolio Manager, and wider research management team. See this link for more information: https://edtechhub.org/job/research-portfolio-quality-assurance-lead/ Application process The application deadline is 23 September. Please submit your CV, an example of your recent research work, and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) that explains why you are well suited for the role to samantha@edtechhub.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be called for a phone interview, with a panel interview to follow with the top candidates.

EdTech Hub is a global non-profit research partnership supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, the World Bank, the Gates Foundation, UNICEF, Canada's International Development Research Centre, and others. Our goal is to empower people making decisions about technology in education in LMICs. Technology has the potential to help address the global learning crisis, but that potential is not being realised. Policy makers and other decision makers face an overwhelming choice of technology solutions, are unclear on what works and what doesn't and are forced to make decisions based on low- or no-evidence. Further information about the Hub is available at https://edtechhub.org/ To further expand available evidence on the use of EdTech to support the most marginalised, the Hub will be launching a round of implementation research partnerships focusing on new thematic areas. These areas include: Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), education in emergencies, and education resilience against climate change. Implementation research examines how interventions-policies, programs, or practices-are carried into effect. While established in fields like healthcare and poverty alleviation, it remains underexplored in EdTech, particularly in LMICs. This approach generates evidence in real-time, enhances scalability, and prioritizes sustainability, distinguishing itself from evaluation or design-based research.

As EdTech Hub Asia Lead you will draw on your significant expertise in education and EdTech in Asia to support government and other partners in the region to improve learning outcomes and strengthen systems.. You will oversee regional and country leads and specialist network members to provide expert guidance to governments, donor partners, and education stakeholders regarding leveraging evidence and best practice to effectively deploy EdTech aligned with the Ministry of Education's vision for improving learning outcomes through technology. EdTech Hub is seeking applicants with strong stakeholder management skills and deep expertise in developing, implementing and/or advising on education policies and programmes in Asia. EdTech Hub is supported by multiple donors in Asia, and you will need to play a key role in these various inter-related projects and donor relationships. Responsibilities We are looking for an excellent candidate to deliver across the following workstreams: Strategy Implementation: Collaborate with regional and country leads to execute strategies for each country/region, ensuring that EdTech Hub plans align with key donor objectives. Relationship and Partnership Management: Work with regional and country leads to build and maintain strategic partnerships with major in-country donors and delivery partners. You will represent EdTech Hub with partners and at events. Evidence Generation and Uptake: You will not just oversee but directly contribute to evidence-based guidance given to partners. You will ensure consistency across all EdTech Hub's Asia portfolio aspects, including research studies and technical assistance. This includes working with the regional and country leads to manage relationships with government counterparts and stakeholders to ensure the success of EdTech Hub's portfolio in Asia. Technical Assistance & Management: Respond promptly to the respective partners' needs through direct technical assistance and engagement with other work streams within EdTech Hub (such as the Helpdesk and research team). Co-chair country leadership group: With the Africa Lead, chair the country leadership group of regional and country leads, bringing cohesion, ensuring high quality, and making connections. Additional information: Please send your application or any questions to opportunities@edtechhub.org by March 7, 2025. Include your CV, a cover letter, and your requested daily rate. Please include the role description into the subject line of your email.

This role supports the operationalisation of the Hub's monitoring and forecasting processes as part of the MELA function. About the EdTech Hub Programme R4D is the prime contractor for the FCDO Directorate for Research and Innovation Hub on Technology for Education (EdTech Hub) programme. The aim of the EdTech Hub is to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research, innovation, and engagement. EdTech Hub is a global research partnership that aims to empower people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education. EdTech Hub: Undertakes and funds robust and rigorous research in five key topic areas. Delivers support in up to six core countries to develop and deliver Sandboxes to learn about technology in education in a specific environment. Delivers Technical Advice and Helpdesk support to FCDO, UNICEF and World Bank advisors as well as government officials on technology in education. Functions as a Hub and shares a range of Learning Products to make evidence available to a wide audience. EdTech Hub is delivered through a consortium of R4D and five core sub-contractors as well as range of country and activity specific local and international sub-contractors. From a management perspective, it is a complex programme funded by multiple donors including various departments within the FCDO, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank and UNICEF. Overview of the Role The Monitoring & Forecasting Lead contributes to all aspects of the EdTech Hub's Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation (MELA) function but is primarily responsible for overseeing monitoring data collection and analysis. The role works closely with Hub delivery teams to design and implement data systems and processes that support data collection and analysis for decision-making as well as reporting. In addition, the Monitoring & Forecasting Lead will work closely with the Hub Communications Team on effective dissemination of the results and the operations team on ensuring usage of the systems and uptake of the insights for decision making. They will also lead forecasting efforts by working directly with program leads to reflect on data from previous periods and adjust forecasts for coming periods. Responsibilities Analysis of monitoring data that feeds into the Results Framework (Logframe, VFM and KPI) and reporting including quarterly reports, annual report, annual review etc.. Support Hub delivery teams to collect output and outcome data through streamlined monitoring systems and processes. Support Hub delivery teams to forecast and re-forecast their costs monthly, adapting to programmatic changes and donor feedback. Support the MELA team in evaluation design, data collection, analysis and sensemaking of the results. Additional information: How to Apply Due to the high number of applicants, we cannot directly respond to all candidates. Within your application, please ensure to list your day rate in GBP. The final closing date for applications will be Friday, 7 March, 2025.