Education Development Center (EDC) Seeks Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist – 2026 Remote Contract Opportunity
Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking a Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist for a proposed education consultancy supporting the development of Somalia’s National Teacher Professional Development Plan (TPDP). This contract opportunity offers professionals the chance to contribute to inclusive education systems and strengthen teacher development across Somalia.
The position is listed as TBD, Somalia, with employees able to work remotely. Candidates with expertise in gender-responsive programming, education development, and social inclusion are encouraged to apply.
About the Opportunity
EDC is a global nonprofit research and development organization that designs and implements programmes addressing challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Through research, training, and strategic support, EDC works with governments and partners to improve learning outcomes and strengthen systems worldwide.
For this consultancy, EDC will support the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) in Somalia to develop a comprehensive National Teacher Professional Development Plan aligned with:
- The National Teacher Competency Framework (NTCF)
- Somalia Education Act (2023)
- National Transformation Plan 2025–2029
The Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist will ensure that gender equality and inclusion are integrated throughout the teacher professional development strategy.
Key Responsibilities
The specialist will:
- Lead gender and social inclusion analysis for the teacher development assessment.
- Identify barriers affecting female teachers and underserved groups.
- Support inclusive approaches for teacher professional development delivery.
- Provide technical advice on gender-responsive policies and implementation strategies.
- Ensure consultations include diverse stakeholders such as education authorities, teacher associations, training institutions, and community partners.
- Support development of inclusive monitoring tools and gender-sensitive indicators.
- Contribute research findings, recommendations, and technical inputs to project deliverables.
- Ensure education strategies respond to the needs of teachers in rural, nomadic, and conflict-affected communities.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Education, Social Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in gender-responsive programme design.
- Experience addressing barriers affecting female teacher participation.
- Knowledge of social inclusion challenges within education systems.
- Experience designing inclusive education or teacher development programmes.
- Experience working on donor-funded projects, especially in fragile or conflict-affected environments.
- Strong written and spoken English skills.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly valued:
- Education reform and teacher professional development.
- Gender equality programming.
- Inclusive learning approaches.
- Community engagement.
- Work in rural, low-resource, or humanitarian contexts.
- Monitoring and evaluation systems using inclusion-sensitive data.
Remote Contract Opportunity
This consultancy provides an opportunity for education and gender specialists to support national education reform efforts in Somalia while working remotely.
The successful consultant will collaborate with education experts, government stakeholders, and development partners to create a teacher professional development system that promotes equal opportunities and improves education quality.
Why Join EDC?
Working with EDC provides professionals with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful education transformation by:
- Supporting inclusive education systems.
- Strengthening opportunities for female educators.
- Working on nationally significant education initiatives.
- Collaborating with international development professionals.
- Contributing to evidence-based policy solutions.
Application Opportunity
Education professionals, gender specialists, and social inclusion experts with experience in fragile and developing contexts are encouraged to apply for this consultancy role with EDC.
Position: Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist
Location: Somalia (Remote Work Available)
Contract Type: Consultancy
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