Global Director, Education Policy and Systems Strengthening
inDriver
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- Set the global strategy and roadmap for the Education domain, aligning policy, curriculum, assessment, and educator development with national priorities and organizational impact goals.
- Advance national standards and quality assurance (QA), co-creating frameworks with Ministries of Education and regulators (teaching standards, program accreditation, assessment and data use, inclusive and safe learning environments).
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Forge and manage high-leverage partnerships across government, educational/scientific institutions, publishers, research networks, and NGOs to expand reach and
legitimacy.
- Modernize curricula in priority areas (e.g., foundational skills, STEM, social-emotional learning (SEL), inclusion, financial literacy), ensuring evidence-based design and real-world relevance.
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Build educator capacity through pre-service and in-service programs with universities and professional bodies: training-of-trainers (ToT) pathways, mentoring, and performance–based continuing professional
development (CPD).
- Design and deliver large-scale learning programs for learners, families, and the general public using blended, challenge-based, and game-based approaches.
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Lead research, data, and insight generation to inform policy and continuous improvement; commission studies, synthesize evidence, and translate
findings into actionable guidance.
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Measure, learn, and scale, establishing KPIs and monitoring and evaluation frameworks; codify playbooks from pilots and steward responsible,
context-sensitive scale-up.
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Stakeholder communications, aligning internal teams, and representing the program at
conferences, forums, and summits.
Qualifications
- Systems-level Education Leadership with a track record influencing policy, standards, and large-scale implementation.
- Curriculum & Pedagogy Expertise across primary and secondary education, higher education, and community learning; familiarity with inclusive and competency-based approaches.
- Educator Workforce Development (pre-service design, CPD, coaching/mentoring, performance and assessment).
- Research & Data Fluency (education research methods, M&E, and translating evidence into policy and program decisions).
- Government & Multi-stakeholder Engagement (community-building and negotiation across ministries, universities, NGOs, and publishers).
- Operational Excellence (multi-country program management, budgets, vendors, compliance, risk).
- Communication & Influence (clear writing, public speaking, policy advocacy).
- Cultural Agility & EQ (emotional intelligence) with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing.
Conditions & Benefits
- Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
- Access to professional counseling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
- Fitness club membership discount
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