{"id":108455,"date":"2026-08-16T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/technical-lead-ai-edtech-in-emergencies\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T10:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T10:00:03","slug":"technical-lead-ai-edtech-in-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/technical-lead-ai-edtech-in-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Lead &#8211; AI EdTech in Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Technical Lead - AI EdTech in Emergencies\", \"description\": \"JOB OVERVIEW\\nThe AI EdTech Technical Lead will work within INEE\u2019s Technical Support, Exchange, and Standards team and report to INEE\u2019s Deputy Director, leading INEE\u2019s partnership with Fab AI focused on the expansion and adaptation of the Quality Assurance Facility for Artificial Intelligence AI Education Technology EdTech to crisis-affected contexts. The role involves:\\nLeading INEE\u2019s collaboration within the partnership, and all involved parties and interest-holders including INEE\u2019s membership;\\nProviding technical expertise to guide the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what \u201cgood\u201d looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence.\\nThe AI EdTech Technical Lead, who is hired and hosted by the International Rescue Committee, works as a member of the INEE Secretariat.\\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES\\nIn alignment with INEE\u2019s Strategic Framework and New Operating Model and in close collaboration with the INEE Secretariat, major responsibilities for this role include:\\nLead INEE\u2019s work on the Quality Assurance Facility for AI Edtech in Emergencies, including project management and technical leadership\\nProvide expert technical input and guidance to the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what \u201cgood\u201d looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence\\nContribute subject matter and policy expertise on distinct thematic areas of Education in Emergencies to the QA Facility for AI in Emergencies, such as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support MHPSS, School Safety, and\/or Accelerated Education in Emergencies\\nLead engagement and collaboration with INEE\u2019s membership to capture current practice, needs, and demands regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies and ensuring activities of project reflect this input\\nSupport the strengthening, deepening, and localising of INEE\u2019s Network to include interest-holders and decision-makers in EiE contexts who may have an interest in using the QA Facility\\nRepresent INEE, the project, and partnership in key international fora to disseminate findings, raise awareness, and drive use of the QA Facility\\nSupport the INEE Secretariat in strategic thinking and thought leadership regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies\\nKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS\\nPosition reports directly to\\nthe INEE Deputy Director\\nPosition supervises:\\nNot applicable\\nClose collaboration with:\\nINEE Secretariat, INEE Director, INEE Membership, Fab AI\\nexternal partner\\nJOB REQUIREMENTS\\nQualifications and Work Experience:\\nA Postgraduate degree in education\\nMinimum of 5-7 years of directly relevant professional\\nStrong theoretical and practice-based background in the field of education of emergencies and EdTech\\nProven track record of managing and delivering projects in the education sector across multiple contexts and involving partnerships\\nIn-depth understanding of INEE\u2019s ways of working and role in the EiE sector\\nDemonstrated Skills and Competencies:\\nStrong understanding of evidence-based approaches to and research on EiE and EdTech\\nAbility to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment\\nExcellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;\\nExcellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people, notably decision makers in EiE\\nExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Ability to work in another INEE language is desirable\\nWillingness to travel 10% to challenging field locations\\nAPPLICATION\\nApplication deadline is August 31st, 2026\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-14\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"International Rescue Committee\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-31T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> International Rescue Committee<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-31<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>JOB OVERVIEW<br \/>The AI EdTech Technical Lead will work within INEE\u2019s Technical Support, Exchange, and Standards team and report to INEE\u2019s Deputy Director, leading INEE\u2019s partnership with Fab AI focused on the expansion and adaptation of the Quality Assurance Facility for Artificial Intelligence AI Education Technology EdTech to crisis-affected contexts. The role involves:<br \/>Leading INEE\u2019s collaboration within the partnership, and all involved parties and interest-holders including INEE\u2019s membership;<br \/>Providing technical expertise to guide the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what \u201cgood\u201d looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence.<br \/>The AI EdTech Technical Lead, who is hired and hosted by the International Rescue Committee, works as a member of the INEE Secretariat.<br \/>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES<br \/>In alignment with INEE\u2019s Strategic Framework and New Operating Model and in close collaboration with the INEE Secretariat, major responsibilities for this role include:<br \/>Lead INEE\u2019s work on the Quality Assurance Facility for AI Edtech in Emergencies, including project management and technical leadership<br \/>Provide expert technical input and guidance to the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what \u201cgood\u201d looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence<br \/>Contribute subject matter and policy expertise on distinct thematic areas of Education in Emergencies to the QA Facility for AI in Emergencies, such as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support MHPSS, School Safety, and\/or Accelerated Education in Emergencies<br \/>Lead engagement and collaboration with INEE\u2019s membership to capture current practice, needs, and demands regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies and ensuring activities of project reflect this input<br \/>Support the strengthening, deepening, and localising of INEE\u2019s Network to include interest-holders and decision-makers in EiE contexts who may have an interest in using the QA Facility<br \/>Represent INEE, the project, and partnership in key international fora to disseminate findings, raise awareness, and drive use of the QA Facility<br \/>Support the INEE Secretariat in strategic thinking and thought leadership regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies<br \/>KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS<br \/>Position reports directly to<br \/>the INEE Deputy Director<br \/>Position supervises:<br \/>Not applicable<br \/>Close collaboration with:<br \/>INEE Secretariat, INEE Director, INEE Membership, Fab AI<br \/>external partner<br \/>JOB REQUIREMENTS<br \/>Qualifications and Work Experience:<br \/>A Postgraduate degree in education<br \/>Minimum of 5-7 years of directly relevant professional<br \/>Strong theoretical and practice-based background in the field of education of emergencies and EdTech<br \/>Proven track record of managing and delivering projects in the education sector across multiple contexts and involving partnerships<br \/>In-depth understanding of INEE\u2019s ways of working and role in the EiE sector<br \/>Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:<br \/>Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to and research on EiE and EdTech<br \/>Ability to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment<br \/>Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;<br \/>Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people, notably decision makers in EiE<br \/>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Ability to work in another INEE language is desirable<br \/>Willingness to travel 10% to challenging field locations<br \/>APPLICATION<br \/>Application deadline is August 31st, 2026<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1307056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-31 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: International Rescue Committee Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-31 Job Description JOB OVERVIEWThe AI EdTech Technical Lead will work within INEE\u2019s Technical Support, Exchange, and Standards team and report to INEE\u2019s Deputy Director, leading INEE\u2019s partnership with Fab AI focused on the expansion and adaptation of the Quality Assurance Facility for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1408,1409],"tags":[1425,1888,1413,1412],"class_list":["post-108455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi","tag-full-time","tag-international-rescue-committee","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108455\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}