Cognition Learning Group
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Position description
International Education Consultants – (ASEAN Programme)
Location: UK-based (with international travel across Southeast Asia)
Contract Type: Consultancy (project-based, subject to contract award)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced International Education Consultants to take on Country Lead roles within a high-profile, multi-country programme funded by the UK Government (FCDO), supporting Ministries of Education across Southeast Asia.
This is a prospective opportunity, with recruitment taking place during the tender phase. All roles are subject to contract award.
The programme will support governments in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Timor-Leste and the Philippines to implement and scale foundational learning reform (literacy and numeracy) through government systems.
Working Model
These are international roles, typically structured on a fly-in fly-out (FIF) basis, combining:
- Periodic in-country engagement with Ministries of Education (short- to medium-term visits)
- Remote delivery and coordination from a UK or home base
- Close collaboration with national counterparts embedded in-country
Candidates may be UK-based, internationally based, or open to relocation, provided they can support regular in-country engagement across programme countries.
Role Overview
Country Leads will provide senior technical leadership and advisory support within a priority country, working directly with Ministries of Education to design, implement and scale reform.
One role may take on additional programme-level leadership responsibilities across countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of country-level technical assistance to Ministries of Education
- Support the design and implementation of reform strategies and scaling pathways
- Provide technical leadership, oversight and quality assurance across programme outputs
- Lead engagement with government stakeholders and development partners
- Translate evidence into practical tools and decision-making support for reform
- Provide high-level advisory support within government systems
- Design and deliver capacity strengthening activities (e.g. mentoring, workshops)
- Contribute to programme learning and adaptive delivery
- Ensure alignment with government priorities and systems
Qualifications
Requirements Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or higher) in education, public policy, economics, or related field
- 12–15+ years’ experience in education sector development or system reform
Key Competencies
- Strong strategic leadership and advisory capability
- Experience working with Ministries of Education and government systems
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
- Ability to translate evidence into practical reform solutions
- Strong analytical and report-writing ability
- Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Desirable Experience (Strongly Preferred)
- Experience in Southeast Asia or comparable contexts
- Experience with FCDO, DFAT, World Bank, UNICEF or similar donor-funded programmes
- Experience in foundational learning reform (literacy, numeracy, early grade learning)
- Experience supporting the scale-up and institutionalisation of education reform
- Knowledge of evidence-based approaches (e.g. structured pedagogy, targeted instruction)
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English (required)
Application Instructions
Please submit:
- CV (max 3–4 pages, highlighting relevant assignments)
- Brief statement of suitability
- Availability and daily rate
Application instructions
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