Inclusive Education Expert -USAID Morocco Inclusive Teacher Training Activity

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Monitoring and Evaluation; Knowledge Management and Data Analytics; Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability; and Education, Gender, and Youth. 

The purpose of the project is to improve the quality of education for deaf children and youth in Morocco. This purpose will be achieved through sustainably improving the performance and capacity of Moroccan Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and regional teacher training centers (CRMEFs) to provide quality teacher preparation and professional development in bilingual deaf education. 

Position duration: August 2022 – June 2025.

The Inclusive Education Expert will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party by: 

• Providing technical input and supporting the development of the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plan, as well as the methodology and associated tools. 

• Providing technical input into the design and implementation of all-inclusive education activities including mapping and start-up assessments. 
• Supporting the drafting and implementation of annual work plans ensuring high-quality services are provided to key stakeholders. 
• Supporting the design, preparation, and delivery of inclusive education training to Moroccan HEIs. 
• Working in close collaboration with the COP and DevTech Home office staff to coordinate STTA support, plan activities, and ensure timely implementation. 
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders and other team members. 

• Applying inclusive education expertise to ensure activities are evidenced-based and aligned to the Moroccan context and local needs. 

Candidates must have technical knowledge of inclusive education, pre-service teacher programming, and bilingual deaf education that takes an empowerment approach.  

• Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in a related field, including teacher training, inclusive education, Moroccan sign language, education systems strengthening, bilingual deaf education etc. 
  • In depth knowledge in the teaching of sign language. 
  • Familiarity with USAID tools or other international organizations and methodologies to improve inclusive education outcomes. 
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in inclusive education to local contexts to improve local education programming and influence policy. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management and as part of a team to deliver results on time. 
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret multiple sources of information to make sound, evidence-based judgments. 
  • Four years' experience in implementing medium to large scale interventions in inclusive education and/or pre-service teacher training programs for bilingual deaf education in a developing country context, preferably in Morocco. 
  • Fluency in written English (CV's must be submitted in English).
  • Fluency in sign language. 
  • Modern Standard Arabic desirable but not required. 

   

  Position will be based in Morocco. Locally based Moroccan citizens or permanent residents are encouraged to apply. 

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. 
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (40 and older), physical and mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history) or characteristics, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship or alienage, or any other protected status as established by applicable federal, state, or local law.