SEL Consultant - Principal Investigator

Ana Aqra Association, in collaboration with CRDP, seeks a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Consultant – Principal Investigator to co-lead a national research study on SEL school readiness and transitioning. The PI will design methodology, oversee data collection, ensure rigor and ethics, and synthesize findings into reports and policy briefs. 

Activities and Responsibilities

The main tasks to be completed by the SEL consultant include but are not limited to:

• Design and present an Inception Report, detailing methodology, scope, sampling strategy, and tools.
• Lead and oversee data collection (primary and secondary), ensuring rigor, ethical compliance, and contextual relevance.
• Facilitate research-policy dialogues with CRDP, MEHE, and stakeholders to validate findings and refine insights.
• Synthesize evidence into a Final Research Report with policy recommendations and dissemination outputs.

Educational Background

• PHD in education, special education, psychology, or other social and paramedical field with special focus on social emotional learning and curriculum design.
• Project Management degree or certification is preferred.

Previous Experience

• At least ten years of « professional » and / or « higher education » experience in early childhood development, early childhood education and curriculum design.
• Proficiency assessing and designing curriculum related to social emotional learning.
• At least 10 years of « professional » and / or « higher education » experience in social emotional learning and curriculum design.
• Proven experience with donor-funded projects is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge and experience in Preschool Learning Foundations, and Curriculum Frameworks.
• Solid Experience of the SEL programs in national and international context.
• Proven experience with public sector is a plus.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, English and French.

Behavioral Skills        

• Timeliness and ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Ability to cope with pressure and mitigate challenges.
• Ability to convey complex information in a structured manner.
• Proven ability to work with a working team of diversified backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.

Technical and computer skills

• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Competence in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational research.
• Advanced digital literacy, particularly MS Office and statistical tools.

Ana Aqra Association is committed to a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All staff must sign and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct, AAP and PSEA Policy.