Senior Program Officer

Summary

Join Results for Development (R4D), a leading non-profit, as a Senior Program Officer in the Global Education practice. You will be a key player in the EdTech Hub program, managing a portfolio of Helpdesk requests and collaborating with global teams and experts. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, conducting research and analysis, developing knowledge products, facilitating workshops, and managing consultants. This hybrid on-site/remote position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, along with experience in education and/or EdTech in low- and middle-income countries. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit. R4D offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate / graduate training in international development, education, social sciences, or related field
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in education and/or edtech
• Experience working in or with low- and middle- income countries
• Exceptional oral & written communications skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs and results within tight timeframes
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent project management and problem solving skills
• Comfort working with a diverse team of colleagues from many different countries, cultures, and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in international education, preferably EdTech
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Word
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting, and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management
• Coordinate and collaborate remotely with EdTech Hub’s global teams and experts, providing leadership and input on activities related to specific requests
• Understanding the needs of the requestor and identifying a response team
• Developing terms of reference and workplans to guide requests and developing and managing a corresponding budget
• Undertaking research or synthesizing existing evidence on country context and EdTech tools and innovation
• Developing guidance materials, draft strategies, and related policy advice
• Producing other knowledge products that help address decision-maker needs and questions on EdTech
• Lead the development of high-quality work products and deliverables, including presentations, concept notes, thought pieces, briefing materials, blog posts, newsletters, meeting summaries, and e-communications to share with both internal and external audiences. Track progress of various products against larger EdTech Hub milestones and targets
• Develop and facilitate workshops and/or participate in events where key stakeholders (government and development partners) may be present in order to support capacity development and/or program and policy design; these may be virtual or in-person
• Oversee the delivery of technical assistance and products through management of workstream, personnel, and budgets, etc
• Manage and guide various EdTech Hub’s roster of technical consultants (Specialist network) to build and strengthen quality of expertise
• Stay up-to-date with regional and country level trends within the education and EdTech landscape to identify potential opportunities for business development and new areas for technical assistance
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on technical and policy issues related to the use of technology in international education
• Strengthen EdTech Hub networks and influence in relevant communities at the intersection of ecosystems of research, international development, education, and technology
• Support other workstreams within EdTech Hub and across R4D’s Global Education team as needs and opportunities arise
• Contribute to business development initiatives
• Support the development and maintenance of positive relationships with multiple stakeholders, including within R4D and with partner and funding organizations
• Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by R4D management.”

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken French, Spanish or Portuguese
• Good and active listeners and facilitators
• Productive, energetic, creative and task oriented
• Adept at exchanging constructive feedback
• Multilingual
• Equally comfortable and capable working independently and in teams
• Highly collaborative and approachable
• Enthusiastic about joining a diverse and inclusive work environment

Benefits

• Market-competitive salaries
• Comprehensive employee benefits