Technical Lead – AI EdTech in Emergencies

The AI EdTech Technical Lead will work within INEE’s Technical Support, Exchange, and Standards team and report to INEE’s Deputy Director, leading INEE’s 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: Leading INEE’s collaboration within the partnership, and all involved parties and interest-holders including INEE’s membership; Providing technical expertise to guide the development of components for quality assuring AI EdTech including benchmarks and rapid evaluations aimed at defining what “good” looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence. The AI EdTech Technical Lead, who is hired and hosted by the International Rescue Committee, works as a member of the INEE Secretariat.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

In alignment with INEE’s Strategic Framework and New Operating Model and in close collaboration with the INEE Secretariat, major responsibilities for this role include:

Lead INEE’s work on the Quality Assurance Facility for AI Edtech in Emergencies, including project management and technical leadership

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 “good” looks like in AI EdTech in Emergencies and delivering decision-grade evidence

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

Lead engagement and collaboration with INEE’s membership to capture current practice, needs, and demands regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies and ensuring activities of project reflect this input

Support the strengthening, deepening, and localising of INEE’s Network to include interest-holders and decision-makers in EiE contexts who may have an interest in using the QA Facility

Represent INEE, the project, and partnership in key international fora to disseminate findings, raise awareness, and drive use of the QA Facility

Support the INEE Secretariat in strategic thinking and thought leadership regarding AI EdTech in Emergencies

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Position reports directly to the INEE Deputy Director

Position supervises: Not applicable

Close collaboration with: INEE Secretariat, INEE Director, INEE Membership, Fab AI (external partner)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Work Experience:

A Postgraduate degree in education

Minimum of 5-7 years of directly relevant professional

Strong theoretical and practice-based background in the field of education of emergencies and EdTech

Proven track record of managing and delivering projects in the education sector across multiple contexts and involving partnerships

In-depth understanding of INEE’s ways of working and role in the EiE sector

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches to and research on EiE and EdTech

Ability to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;

Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people, notably decision makers in EiE

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Ability to work in another INEE language is desirable

Willingness to travel 10% to challenging field locations

APPLICATION

Application deadline is August 31st, 2026