Short Term Consultant Program Accreditation Expert

Duties and Responsibilities Working closely with the Program’s technical team and partner universities, the consultant will provide support and a roadmap for each university to apply for CAEP accreditation, tasks to include: • Review the current CAEP standards with all Universities through an interactive workshop and be able to answer questions by faculty • Meet with the four Universities quality assurance teams and Deans/faculty to understand the current university baseline and support each university to complete a self-assessment against CAEP standards. • Identify a clear action plan that is designed to take the University from its current baseline to application • Present the action plans to each university with clear timelines and agreed roles and responsibilities • Provide quarterly check ins with each university to gain a status of progress made against action plans and provide ad hoc guidance where required. (can be virtual) • Provide monthly reports about each university status quo. Skills and Experience Required Abilities and Experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience providing accreditation and quality assurance support to universities • Master’s degree in relevant field or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field • Must demonstrate an excellent track record of achieving results in building institutional capacity and performance, preferably in higher education and/or pre-service teacher training. • Strong, self-directed project management with attention to detail. • Fluency in Arabic and English required, including strong writing skills. Preferred Abilities and Experience • Experience in gaining CAEP accreditation at institutional level is strongly preferred. • Knowledge of the education landscape in Jordan is an advantage. Evaluation Criteria To qualify for this consultancy, candidates must have the qualifications and experience in each of the areas listed under “Required Abilities and Experience,” and be able to provide examples for these. They must have excellent Arabic and English skills. Candidates who have the required abilities and experience will be more competitive if they can also demonstrate experience and skills listed under “Preferred Abilities and Experience,” and especially if they are familiar with types of partners and settings within which IREX works.