Remote Early Childhood Development Consultant

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 689,000 - 1,378,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive consultant rate commensur

Fully remote working opportunity with

Significant impact on improving ECD

Opportunity to work with an dedicated

Professional growth and development in

Contribution to meaningful and

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a highly experienced Remote Early Childhood Development (ECD) Consultant to guide program design, implementation, and evaluation from a remote workspace. You will collaborate with country teams, governments and partners to strengthen ECD services using evidence-based practices.

The role requires advanced degrees and 8+ years in designing, managing and evaluating ECD programs in developing countries, with strong policy, training and capacity-building expertise.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in ECD, Education, Public Health, or related field.
• 8+ years designing, managing, and evaluating ECD programs in developing countries.
• Demonstrated expertise in ECD policy, curriculum development, teacher training, and safeguarding.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Experience facilitating workshops and building capacity of diverse groups.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Portuguese) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on ECD program development and implementation.
• Conduct needs assessments and situational analyses to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and adapt ECD curricula and training materials for stakeholders.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops and training sessions for practitioners and policymakers.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of ECD programs, ensuring data quality and impact measurement.
• Advise on policy development and advocacy strategies at national and sub-national levels.
• Contribute to proposal development and resource mobilization for ECD initiatives.
• Stay abreast of current research, trends and best practices in global ECD.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners in a remote setting.

Skills

ECD program design

Needs assessment

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Monitoring & evaluation

Policy analysis

Capacity building

Report writing

Cross-cultural collaboration

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving early childhood development outcomes globally, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Remote Early Childhood Development (ECD) Consultant. This fully remote position requires a strategic thinker capable of providing expert guidance and support on ECD program design, implementation, and evaluation. You will work collaboratively with country teams, government agencies, and local partners to strengthen ECD services, focusing on evidence-based practices. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of ECD frameworks, policy analysis, and capacity building within diverse cultural contexts. This is a critical role for someone passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young children worldwide, all from the convenience of their remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on ECD program development and implementation.
• Conduct needs assessments and situational analyses to identify key challenges and opportunities in ECD service delivery.
• Develop and adapt ECD curricula and training materials for various stakeholders.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops and training sessions for ECD practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of ECD programs, ensuring data quality and impact measurement.
• Advise on policy development and advocacy strategies to promote ECD at national and sub-national levels.
• Contribute to proposal development and resource mobilization efforts for ECD initiatives.
• Stay abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in global ECD.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Early Childhood Development, Education, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in designing, managing, and evaluating ECD programs in developing countries.
• Demonstrated expertise in ECD policy, curriculum development, teacher training, and child safeguarding.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and building the capacity of diverse groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote environment.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Portuguese) is an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive consultant rate commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Fully remote working opportunity, offering global reach and flexibility.
• Significant impact on improving early childhood development programs worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate international team.
• Professional growth and development in the field of global ECD.
• Contribution to meaningful and impactful projects.