Deputy Team Leader / Education Expert

Deputy Team Leader / Education Expert- AI4Ed Project

The Deputy Team Leader will provide technical support for Phase One of the AI4Ed Nepal project, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with national priorities and global best practices in AI in education. 

Details

Role overview

Overview of the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. Through our arts, education and English programmes, we give opportunities to hundreds of millions of people worldwide each year. We are present on six continents and in over 100 countries. The British Council has been operating in Nepal since 1959.

About the project

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to strengthening the quality of basic education service delivery in Nepal through the responsible and effective implementation of AI technologies. Phase one of the project will establish the foundation for AI-enabled education in Nepal by combining rigorous research, teacher-led innovation, and structured policy dialogue. It will include a mixed-method national study to map AI literacy, usage, opportunities, and barriers across Nepal’s basic education system, ensuring participation from all tiers of government and diverse stakeholders, with a strong gender-sensitive approach. In parallel, a cohort of teachers will undertake classroom-based action research to generate practice-based insights into the meaningful use of AI for teaching and learning. Evidence generated from these activities will inform a series of provincial and national roundtables, as well as an international conference, fostering inclusive dialogue and building consensus for equitable AI in education standards and policy.

About the role

The British Council is seeking a National Consultant to support phase one of the project as Deputy Team Leader / Education Expert.

The Deputy Team Leader will provide technical support for Phase One of the AI4Ed Nepal project, ensuring high-quality delivery that aligns with national priorities and global best practices in AI for education. The role includes leading a national research study, supporting teacher-led action research, contributing to AI in Education Standards, and producing key reports and knowledge products. 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for selection under this project:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 –7 years’ professional experience in education programme design, delivery, or research, ideally within the school education sector.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating research and evidence-generation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of teacher professional development, education reform, and innovation in teaching and learning in Nepal.
• Practical experience in stakeholder engagement and government coordination.
• Experience in planning or delivering conferences, workshops, or knowledge-sharing events in the education sector.
• Understanding of education policy frameworks in Nepal, including TPD frameworks, School Education Sector Plan (SESP), or digital education strategies.
• Experience in qualitative and mixed-method research approaches, including field supervision, ethics processes, or participatory research methods.
• Proven experience of working with all 3 tiers of government in Nepal.
• Experience in working with international experts.

Please refer to the attached link for detailed terms of reference and eligibility requirements.

How to apply

Interested eligible applicants can submit (i) their CVs (in no more than five pages), and (ii) a brief covering letter indicating per day rate to consultant@britishcouncil.org.np  by 23.59 Nepal Time on Sunday, 30 November 2025. Please mention “Application for Deputy Team Leader/ Education Expert” in the subject of the e-mail.

Note: Confirmation of this role is contingent upon approval of funding.

Application pack

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