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IRC Jobs. Looking for an NGO job in Kenya? IRC is hiring a Technical Lead – AI EdTech in Emergencies to lead AI-powered education projects, oversee technical implementation, develop innovative digital learning solutions, and support education programs in emergency settings. Experience in AI technologies is required.

Responsibilities or duties

Lead INEE’s work on the Quality Assurance Facility for AI Edtech in Emergencies, including project management and technical leadership

Provide expert technical input and guidance to the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what “good” looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence

Contribute subject matter and policy expertise on distinct thematic areas of Education in Emergencies to the QA Facility for AI in Emergencies, such as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), School Safety, and/or Accelerated Education in Emergencies

Lead engagement and collaboration with INEE’s membership to capture current practice, needs, and demands regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies and ensuring activities of project reflect this input

Support the strengthening, deepening, and localising of INEE’s Network to include interest-holders and decision-makers in EiE contexts who may have an interest in using the QA Facility

Represent INEE, the project, and partnership in key international fora to disseminate findings, raise awareness, and drive use of the QA Facility

Support the INEE Secretariat in strategic thinking and thought leadership regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Postgraduate degree in education

Strong theoretical and practice-based background in the field of education of emergencies and EdTech

In-depth understanding of INEE’s ways of working and role in the EiE sector

Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to and research on EiE and EdTech

Ability to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;

Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people, notably decision makers in EiE

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Ability to work in another INEE language is desirable

Experience needed

Minimum of 5-7 years of directly relevant professional

Proven track record of managing and delivering projects in the education sector across multiple contexts and involving partnerships

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Willingness to travel 10% to challenging field locations

• Lead INEE’s work on the Quality Assurance Facility for AI Edtech in Emergencies, including project management and technical leadership
• Provide expert technical input and guidance to the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what “good” looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence
• Contribute subject matter and policy expertise on distinct thematic areas of Education in Emergencies to the QA Facility for AI in Emergencies, such as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), School Safety, and/or Accelerated Education in Emergencies
• Lead engagement and collaboration with INEE’s membership to capture current practice, needs, and demands regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies and ensuring activities of project reflect this input
• Support the strengthening, deepening, and localising of INEE’s Network to include interest-holders and decision-makers in EiE contexts who may have an interest in using the QA Facility
• Represent INEE, the project, and partnership in key international fora to disseminate findings, raise awareness, and drive use of the QA Facility
• Support the INEE Secretariat in strategic thinking and thought leadership regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies

• Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to and research on EiE and EdTech
• Ability to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people, notably decision makers in EiE
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Ability to work in another INEE language is desirable

• A Postgraduate degree in education
• Minimum of 5-7 years of directly relevant professional
• Strong theoretical and practice-based background in the field of education of emergencies and EdTech
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects in the education sector across multiple contexts and involving partnerships
• In-depth understanding of INEE’s ways of working and role in the EiE sector