Technical Assistant, Early Grade Literacy

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for a Technical Assistant, Early Grade Literacy to support early grade literacy, in Washington, DC.

 

 

Position Description:

 

The Global Education team at FHI 360 is looking for a Technical Assistant to work on the expansion of early grade literacy activities. The Technical Assistant’s responsibilities may include: contributing to the continued strengthening of the literacy focus area within the Global Learning Group, supporting field-based literacy programs, further development of the Early Grade Reading - Community of Practice, continued development of reading materials,  continued literacy project mapping, and assistance in strengthening related teaching and learning technical areas.

 

Timeframe: 20-25 hours/week for 5 months

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience and high-level comfort working in cross-cultural settings or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of communication technologies, in particular for connecting members across continents and languages with varying levels of comfort with technology.
• Strong motivator who can generate interest and participation in the Community of Practice among both DC and field-based staff. Basic knowledge of literacy and learning. 
• Spanish or French skills are desired.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of web-based platforms or the ability to work with a design team to create such platforms.
• Understanding of how to make Communities of Practice functioning and sustainable. 

 

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source of your application.