Job Description

•   The Senior Reading Specialist (SRS) is responsible for technical leadership of state-of-the-art early grade reading program, providing senior expertise in instruction, assessment, coaching, training and materials development and supervising technical personnel.
•   Working closely with the COP and the Project's technical staff, the SRS ensures effective planning, delivery and documentation of basic education interventions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition or related field
•   Ten years' experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading, with at least five in developing countries
•   Demonstrated ability to work with host government and other relevant partners in central and/or local government settings
•   Proven expertise in mother tongue (LI), early grade reading instruction or assessment and reading material development, including in development country languages, preferably in Ghana or other African countries
•   Significant experience in developing, producing and/or guiding specialists in the development of instructional materials to improve reading or child literacy

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To apply, please send cover letter and CV to:

jobsghanaCH5@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 01 January, 2015

•   FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package.
•   Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements to the email addresses specified.