Senior Reading Specialist

Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm has presence in 20 countries worldwide. Creative is seeking candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded education project in Nepal, based in Kathmandu.

The project will support the Government of Nepal National Early Grade Reading goals to develop a viable model for transition to government ownership and eventual scale up to all 75 districts in the country. The EGRP will be implemented in 16 districts over the 5-year task order period. It is anticipated that EGRP will work to improve the reading skills of the approximately one million Nepali children in public primary school during the 2015-2019 school years. Creative is looking to assemble a strong team whose combined skills and experience can achieve these goals.

Job Position: Senior Reading Specialist

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in education with a specialist in early grade reading required. Ph.D. in education with a focus on curriculum development, reading instruction and/or early grade reading is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in offering technical direction of international programs that work specifically to improve early grade reading required. Prior experience with the development of early grade reading materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, is required. Prior experience working with communities to support improved reading is preferred.  
• Excellent written and spoken English required. Proficiency in Nepali preferred. 

To apply, please send your CV to RMS@creativedc.com ; please indicate which position you are applying to in the subject line.  

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.