EMIS & Digital Learning Architect for CPD Systems

Education Development Center, Inc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Development Center, Inc (EDC) is seeking an EMIS, Data Systems and Digital Learning Specialist to support a proposed education consultancy in Somalia. You will lead the design of data, digital, and technology components for the National Teacher Professional Development Plan, ensuring CPD tracking and reporting are scalable in low-bandwidth environments.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, expertise in EMIS design and national registries, and advance knowledge of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ICT in Education, Data Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in EMIS design for CPD tracking or related education system functions.
• Proven expertise in national teacher registry architecture, data systems design, or comparable education information system work.
• Experience designing offline-capable digital platforms for low-bandwidth or low-connectivity environments.
• Strong understanding of radio, blended, or distance learning models in under-resourced settings.
• Experience supporting digital learning, education technology, or systems strengthening initiatives in donor-funded programs.
• Prior experience in Somalia or the region.
• Familiarity with teacher professional development, competency-based systems, and education sector planning.
• Experience designing digital systems for large-scale public sector or education reform initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design inputs related to EMIS, data systems, and digital learning across the TPDP.
• Develop specifications for integrating CPD tracking fields, module coding, and reporting protocols into EMIS.
• Support the design of National Teacher Registry architecture and CPD record field specifications.
• Advise on the development of offline-capable digital platforms and module libraries suitable for low-connectivity environments.
• Contribute to the design of digital and blended learning delivery models for CPD implementation.
• Support the development of functional specifications for CPD record portals, mobile data platforms, and related digital infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance on radio-based CPD content adaptation for areas with limited or no digital access.
• Help ensure that data systems and digital tools are aligned with monitoring, reporting, and implementation needs across all relevant work packages.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and other team members to ensure interoperability between indicators, data systems, and reporting protocols.
• Contribute written sections, recommendations, and review comments to support a practical, implementation-ready final TPDP document.

Skills

EMIS design

CPD tracking

National Teacher Registry

Offline-capable platforms

Radio-based learning

Data systems design

Education sector planning

Donor-funded programs

Somalia region experience

Education

Master's degree in ICT in Education / Data Systems

Job description

Education Development Center, Inc (EDC) is seeking an EMIS, Data Systems and Digital Learning Specialist to support a proposed education consultancy in Somalia. You will lead the design of data, digital, and technology components for the National Teacher Professional Development Plan, ensuring CPD tracking and reporting are scalable in low-bandwidth environments.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, expertise in EMIS design and national registries, and advance knowledge of