Organization: The University of Zambia - The Institute of
Economic and Social Research (INESOR)
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Zambia
Closing Date: September 8, 2021
The Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) of
the University of Zambia will be conducting the Midline Early Grade Reading
Assessment (EGRA) as sub- contracted by DEVTEC/EDC, in the five target
provinces of USAID-funded Let’s Read Project (Eastern, Western, North-western,
Muchinga, and Southern) and ii) National Estimates Research Study – which
includes data from 1,228 schools from all the 10 provinces of Zambia. Data
collection for both EGRA and SSME is planned for October to November 2021.
INESOR now seeks applications from eligible and AVAILABLE
Zambians to participant in the Midline evaluation as i) Trainers/ Language
Specialists (14); Quality Control Officers (82) and iii) Assessors (246).
Required Qualifications/Experience:
Trainers/Language Specialists (14)
- To
train QCOs and Assessors
- First
degree (preferably in education)
- Fluency
in any of the Zambia local languages of instruction (A MUST)
- Advantage:
primary teaching experience and previous experience with EGRA and survey
research.
- Experience
in training/facilitation
2. Quality Control Officers (QCO)/Supervisors (82)
- To
provide quality control of the data collected by the assessors during EGRA
data collection exercise.
- First
degree in primary education or related
- A
minimum experience of 2 years in data quality management and assessment
- Advantage:
Teaching experience as a teacher and previous experience with EGRA
Assessors (267)
- To
assess grade 2 learners in reading
- Minimum
of Diploma in Education, preferably primary level;
- Undergraduate
degree in any field will be added advantage
- Advantage:
Teaching experience as a teacher and previous experience with EGRA
All positions;
- Ability
to speak and read one local language of the assessment (Silozi, Ichibemba,
Chitonga, Chinyanja, Lunda, Luvale and Kikaonde)
- Fluent
in written and spoken English
- Proficiency
in using a computer or hand-held device (tablet)
- Ready
to work in the field in some hard-to-reach locations
How to Apply
Only individuals ready to commit to the project from end of
September to end of November need to apply. Send your less than one page cover
letter and not more than two pages CV to: director.inesor@unza.zm
and egrainesor2021@gmail.com indicating the province and local
language you are able to speak and read. Clearly state the position you are
applying for in the subject. Hard copy applications should be sent to or
dropped; The Director, The Institute of Economic and Social Research
(INESOR-UNZA), Plot No. 2631 Chudleigh Munali Road, P. O. BOX 30900,
Lusaka. Application deadline is 3rd September, 2021 for Southern
Province and 8th September for other provinces.
NB: Interviews to be held in September in Lusaka (all seven
languages) and Provincial towns; Choma (Tonga); Mongu (Lozi); Kabwe (Bemba);
Ndola (Bemba); Solwezi (Lunda, Luvale and Kaonde); Kasama (Bemba); Chinsali
(Bemba); Mansa (Bemba); and Chipata (Nyanja).
To apply for this job email your details to director.inesor@unza.zm
