Published date: 26 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 March 2025, 11pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, Rest of the World

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

EdTech Hub Asia Lead

Published date

26 February 2025

Closing date

7 March 2025

Closing time

11pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

As EdTech Hub Asia Lead you will draw on your significant expertise in education and EdTech in Asia to support government and other partners in the region to improve learning outcomes and strengthen systems..
You will oversee regional and country leads and specialist network members to provide expert guidance to governments, donor partners, and education stakeholders regarding leveraging evidence and best practice to effectively deploy EdTech aligned with the Ministry of Education's vision for improving learning outcomes through technology.
EdTech Hub is seeking applicants with strong stakeholder management skills and deep expertise in developing, implementing and/or advising on education policies and programmes in Asia. EdTech Hub is supported by multiple donors in Asia, and you will need to play a key role in these various inter-related projects and donor relationships.

Responsibilities
We are looking for an excellent candidate to deliver across the following workstreams:
Strategy Implementation: Collaborate with regional and country leads to execute strategies for each country/region, ensuring that EdTech Hub plans align with key donor objectives.
Relationship and Partnership Management: Work with regional and country leads to build and maintain strategic partnerships with major in-country donors and delivery partners. You will represent EdTech Hub with partners and at events.
Evidence Generation and Uptake: You will not just oversee but directly contribute to evidence-based guidance given to partners. You will ensure consistency across all EdTech Hub's Asia portfolio aspects, including research studies and technical assistance. This includes working with the regional and country leads to manage relationships with government counterparts and stakeholders to ensure the success of EdTech Hub's portfolio in Asia.
Technical Assistance & Management: Respond promptly to the respective partners' needs through direct technical assistance and engagement with other work streams within EdTech Hub (such as the Helpdesk and research team).
Co-chair country leadership group: With the Africa Lead, chair the country leadership group of regional and country leads, bringing cohesion, ensuring high quality, and making connections.


More information

Additional text

Please send your application or any questions to opportunities@edtechhub.org by March 7, 2025. Include your CV, a cover letter, and your requested daily rate. Please include the role description into the subject line of your email.


About the buyer

Address

London Suite 501 83 Victoria Street,
London
SW1H 0HW
England

Email

cmidmore@r4d.org