QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.

The QED Group, LLC implements the U.S. Embassy-funded English Language Capacity Development (ELCD) program in Turkmenistan. ELCD includes trainings for English teachers, updating the existing curricula, and a series of English language courses. The company will hire trainers to conduct trainings for local teachers in accordance with the Scope of Work below.

Scope of Work:

• Organize workshops and training sessions.
• Create training strategies, initiatives, and materials for teachers.
• Observe lessons and identify teachers’ strengths and weaknesses.
• Provide feedback, advice, and individual training sessions for teachers if needed.
• Collaborate with QED staff and teachers to improve curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and classroom management techniques.
• Build teacher networks and encourage teachers to share their resources and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in educational pedagogy and training.
• Proven experience in developing effective professional development materials for teachers.
• Extensive experience with conducting training for teachers.
• Experience in training adult learners.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure, dealing with competing priorities, in a fast-paced team environment.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Turkmen or Russian is required.
• Fluency in the above-mentioned three languages is an advantage.
• Expertise in developing digital lessons in the Learning Management System (LMS) format is an advantage.
• Professional competence in inclusive education is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
Application Process

To apply for this position please follow these steps:

• Complete the online application;
• Attach your resume;
• Submit your application and resume.

Last date to submit application: December 25, 2024, 18:00 Ashgabat time

Expected period of implementation: January - June 2025

Place of implementation: Ashgabat and other cities, Turkmenistan.

If you have questions or problems with the application process, please contact Durdy Babylov at elcd.tkm@gmail.com

Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please.

A submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client at least on an illustrative named basis.

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.