Who we are:   

At IREX, we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.     

But around the globe, persistent poverty, repression, and injustice prevent too many people from achieving their full potential. To address these problems, we focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. We support individuals and institutions to create change in their communities and to create person-to-person bridges between nations.     

IREX works with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.     

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.  

Summary of Responsibilities:   

IREX seeks a qualified expert consulting advisor in Early Grade Education to provide organizational and programmatic support. The Early Grade Education Strengthening Advisor will support IREX’s USAID Early Grade Education Activity in Jordan through the following responsibilities: 

• Review the early childhood education current situation analysis and ASAS's identified areas of improvement to confirm their feasibility from institutionalization perspectives.  

• Develop the institutional development framework (for early childhood education in Jordan in line with the MOE’s Universalization strategy for early childhood education) and propose sustainable measures for ensuring organizational processes and resources, quality, and accountability.  

• Map ASAS outcomes with the Education Strategic Plan and the Economic Modernization Executive Plan to ensure national agenda compliance.  

•  Advise integrating digital concepts, systems, and tools for schools and directorates.  

• Support the review and development of policies, guidelines, and standards for the institutional and professional development of educators and education entities.  

MINIMUM PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS  

• Master’s Degree (Preferred):  

• 8 years experience in early grade education  

• Experience working with an NGO/Donor  

• Experience working with the Jordanian Ministry of Education 

• Skilled at report writing 

• Understanding of policy analysis and policy reform  

• Ability to review key documents critically 

SALARY REQUIREMENT 
Please provide a desired DAILY RATE for consultancy services with this application.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

The consultant will work remotely while developing curriculum content. The consultant may travel to facilitate in person during workshops, meetings, etc., but if unable to travel, the consultant will deliver content virtually.