Educational Systems Specialist

The Kosova Education Center’s new training center is looking for a passionate educator to strengthen its data-informed practices and professional development for local teachers. Is that you?
Kosova Education Center recently launched a training center to introduce new teaching methods and offer professional development to local teachers. To ensure these programs are effective and responsive, the organization needs expert support in designing and refining training modules based on real needs. By strengthening the staff’s capacity and improving training relevance, the education center will support the country’s broader education reforms to align with European standards.
As the Educational Systems Specialist, you will collaborate with the center’s staff to strategically design, revise, and enhance training programs. Together you will generate evidence-based insights that inform sustainable program development, policy, and planning.

Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in Education, preferably with a focus in curriculum/instruction
OR
Bachelor of Arts degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience, including teaching and curriculum development, and teaching certification/license OR Master of Arts degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience
OR
Specialized experience in one of the following areas: early childhood literacy, adult English education, vocational English education, or special education

The Volunteer will be placed in either an apartment or independent house in Kosovo’s capital city, Pristina, to ensure a reasonable commute to the office.

Contribute to the enhancement of Kosovo’s education that will impact generations to come.
Gain an understanding of and experience with another country’s curriculum standards.
Learn about Kosovo’s history and experience its traditions in person.

Design, develop, and enhance training models to engage teachers, school directors, and education stakeholders.
Manage the organization’s data collection, analysis, and utilization processes.
Identify sector trends, gaps, and opportunities through data analysis and innovative technologies.
Produce actionable reports, interactive dashboards, and evidence-based insights.
Analyze feedback and performance data from training programs to refine and improve methodologies.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as a book club or running group.

After a week of orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community near the Kosova Education Center. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals. Peace Corps/Kosovo will equip you with Albanian or Serbian language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.