Inclusion Advisor

Position Location:     Ramallah, Palestine

 

Background: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, governance, and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.  

 

Summary: Creative Associates seeks an Inclusion Advisor for the USAID-funded West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Basic Education Activity, which will strengthen education services for Palestinian children of KG 1 through Grade 6 to enable them to thrive and reach their full developmental potential. Under the Basic Education Activity, USAID seeks to work with the private sector, non-formal, non-governmental, community-based, and civil society partners to strengthen early childhood and primary educational opportunities through high quality early childhood education services and supplemental support structures to strengthen foundational pre-primary and primary education for children in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. A particular focus of this work is to ensure improved access for children with disabilities and improved teacher pedagogies for those children. The Inclusion Advisor reports to the Intermediate Result (IR) 1 (Improved cognitive, social and emotional competencies of preschoolers) Lead.

**Please note this is a local recruitment and only citizens from Palestine will be considered**

 

 

• Provide technical expertise related to disability inclusion across all activities under IR1.
• Collaborate with partners and local Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) to integrate inputs within project activities.
• Support inclusive education mapping and gap analysis assessments using UDL and behavioral science lens.
• Provide expert guidance on the mapping, analysis, and revision of teaching and learning materials (TLMs) and curriculum to integrate UDL principles, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), higher-order thinking skills, and diverse representation approaches.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to strengthen and align assessment tools and practices to UDL.
• Support the MEL team in tracking and measuring IE learning outcomes.
• Contribute to the production of project deliverables, including annual implementation plans, MEL plan, and quarterly and annual reports.
• Collaborate on renovation designs to improve physical access to KG centers.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

• MA/MS degree from an accredited university in special education, early childhood education, social sciences or relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years prior professional experience in equity, gender, disability, social inclusion, or a related field is required, preferably within the education sector.
• Demonstrated track record of promoting inclusive education for learners with disabilities, including familiarity with best practices and tools to improve learning outcomes for learners with disabilities.
• Experience in curriculum and supplementation material development, and/or instructional development and evaluation in primary schools. 
• Experience working in developing and/or humanitarian contexts within the Education sector and an understanding of the local context especially in Area C. 
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with technical staff, local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders. 
• Minimum four (4) years of work experience West Bank/Gaza. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Fluency in Arabic and working proficiency in English. 
• Knowledge in education and research including educational frameworks and policy research is desirable.  
• Prior experience working with USAID-funded or other donor-funded activities is preferred.

Deadline: 12 January 2024

 

 Apply at: https://global-creative.icims.com/jobs/3316/inclusion-advisor/job 

 

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

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