Education Technical Expert

About Impact Support Group

Impact Support Group (ISG) provides programmatic and technical expertise, research and evidence services, monitoring, evaluation and learning support, capacity strengthening, and organizational solutions to humanitarian, development and mission-driven organizations. We combine technical rigor with practical, context-responsive delivery to help organizations strengthen programs, generate evidence and achieve sustainable impact.

The opportunity

ISG is expanding its network of independent consultants and is seeking experienced Education Technical Experts for inclusion in its technical expert roster. Consultants may be considered for future assignments based on client needs, technical fit, geographic experience, language skills and availability.

Assignments may range from short advisory inputs to more substantial technical, research, evaluation or capacity-strengthening engagements and may be delivered remotely, in-country or through a hybrid arrangement.

What you may work on

• Education in emergencies and crisis-affected settings
• Formal and non-formal education programming
• Education needs assessments and sector analyses
• Program design, technical strategy and quality assurance
• Teacher professional development and capacity strengthening
• Curriculum and learning-material development
• Inclusive education and learning assessment
• Education research, evaluation and learning

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical advice and subject-matter expertise for assigned projects and client engagements.
• Conduct or contribute to assessments, research, evaluations, contextual analyses and other evidence-generating activities.
• Support the design, review and strengthening of programs, strategies, frameworks, methodologies and technical approaches.
• Develop or review technical tools, guidance, manuals, curricula, training materials and other assignment deliverables as relevant.
• Analyze qualitative and/or quantitative information and translate findings into clear, practical and actionable recommendations.
• Facilitate consultations, workshops, training, coaching or capacity-strengthening activities where required.
• Produce clear, well-structured and technically sound reports, presentations and other written outputs.
• Work collaboratively with ISG, clients, partners and other stakeholders while meeting agreed quality standards and timelines.

Qualifications and experience

• Advanced university degree in education, international development, social sciences or a closely related field.
• Strong professional experience in education programming and technical advisory work.
• Demonstrated experience in assessments, program design, research, evaluations, capacity strengthening or technical quality assurance.
• Knowledge of relevant education standards, evidence and good practice, including crisis-affected contexts where applicable.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• Experience working with international or national NGOs, UN agencies, donors, public institutions, consulting firms or similar organizations is an asset.
• Experience in humanitarian, development, recovery or other complex operating environments is highly desirable.
• Professional proficiency in English. Arabic, French and/or other languages may be required or considered an asset depending on the assignment.

What we value

• Technical rigor combined with practical problem-solving.
• Context-sensitive and adaptable approaches.
• Clear, concise and evidence-based communication.
• Professional integrity, reliability and accountability.
• Respect for confidentiality, safeguarding, ethical practice and do-no-harm principles.
• Collaborative work across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Engagement arrangement

This is an Independent Consultant / Roster opportunity and does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee a minimum volume of work. ISG may contact roster members when a specific assignment matches their expertise and availability. The scope of work, deliverables, level of effort, timeline, reporting arrangements, location and consultancy fees will be agreed separately for each engagement.

Geographic coverage

ISG welcomes national, regional and international experts. Assignment locations and travel requirements will vary according to client and project needs. Opportunities may be remote, field-based or hybrid.

Equal opportunity and professional standards

ISG values diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes interest from qualified professionals from diverse backgrounds. Consultants engaged by ISG are expected to uphold high standards of professional conduct, confidentiality, safeguarding, integrity and respect throughout their work.