International Assessment Expert - Remote

Overview

The International Assessment Expert will modernize the national student assessment system in the Solomon Islands, aligning it with a reformed senior secondary curriculum to enhance educational outcomes.

In Short

• Role focused on improving student assessments in senior secondary education.
• Work remotely with significant travel to Honiara, Solomon Islands.
• Design standardized assessments aligned with international benchmarks.
• Integrate inclusive and gender-sensitive practices in assessments.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers to ensure alignment with educational goals.
• Conduct training workshops for national counterparts.
• Provide technical assistance for school-based assessment practices.
• Support data collection and analysis for policy recommendations.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations for contextually relevant reforms.
• Contribute to project reports and sustainability planning.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Education or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in student assessment and curriculum evaluation.
• Expertise in competency-based education and assessment frameworks.
• Experience with large-scale education assessments.
• Knowledge of international assessment frameworks (PISA, TIMSS, etc.).
• Experience in developing countries, preferably Pacific Island nations.
• Strong training and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Able to work in cross-cultural settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethical practices.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Support for work/life balance.
• Global organization with a commitment to positive impact.
• Equal opportunity employer.