Team Leader / EdTech Research Expert

Team Leader / EdTech Research Expert - AI4Ed Project

We are seeking an International Consultant to lead phase one of the project as Team Leader / EdTech Research Expert.

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 standards and policies in education.

Eligibility Criteria

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

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Educational Technology, ICT in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related discipline).
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in education sector research, policy analysis, or programme design, including experience in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in EdTech and/or AI in education, including understanding of responsible and equitable adoption of digital and AI-enabled tools in teaching and learning.
• Proven experience in designing and leading mixed-methods research, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, research ethics, and data quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of evidence-generation, knowledge translation, and use of research for education sector reform and policy development.
•  Demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder engagement processes, including government, development partners, academic institutions, and practitioner groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing high-quality reports, policy briefs, or academic outputs. 

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 Team Leader/ EdTech Research Expert" in the subject of the e-mail.

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

Application pack

TOR Team Leader AI for Education