The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in developing and improving EMIS systems and building capacity of Ministries of Education to provide data for policy makers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project efforts to install, use or improve EMIS software and train MOE staff
• Monitor and create approaches for new information needed for EMIS purposes
• Developing new forms, procedures, and training  for data collection
• Train MOE staff in data collection, data editing,  processing, and presentation
• Develop appropriate tools such as school report cards (SRC) or district profiles so that education data can be shared and more easily understood by  educators and parents

Qualifications:  BA or Masters in Education, Information Science, Statistics or related field, demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to Ministries on EMIS; good communication and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English required and working knowledge of Kiswahili preferred.

Please send cover letter and resume to gro.dea@1noitacudeacirfa, referencing “(EMIS Specialist) and East Africa” in the subject, by June 20, 2010. We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only finalists will be contacted.  AA/EOE/M/F/D/V