Call for Applications – Training of Research Assistants on the Administration of the International Development and Early Learning Assessment (IDELA) Tool
CALL FOR APPLICATION
TRAINING OF RESEARCH ASSISTANTS ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING ASSESSMENT (IDELA) TOOL
BACKGROUND ON SAVE THE CHILDREN
Save the Children is the leading global independent organization for children. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Our vision: A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.
Our mission: To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Our values: Accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity.
We are committed to ensuring our resources are used as efficiently as possible, to focus them on achieving maximum impact for children.
WHAT IS IDELA?
Save the Children has developed a standardized methodology for assessing development and learning in early childhood for children aged 3-6, known as IDELA (International Development and Early Learning Assessment). In the past, IDELA has been administered in Kosovo to children aged 3-6 attending preschool institutions.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THE TRAINING?
IDELA can only be administered by individuals trained in its administration. By undergoing the training, you will be certified as IDELA administrator and will be able to administer it in the future. Save the Children Kosova/o plans to administer the upcoming round of IDELA assessment in September 2024. If you are successfully trained, Save the Children may contact you at that time to engage you in IDELA administration, with payment.
WHO CAN APPLY?
We are seeking students who have these characteristics:
- Bachelor's level students in the Faculty of Education, Psychology, Social Work, English Literature, or any other relevant field.
- Previous experience in administering /preparing questionnaires/survey/assessments.
- Desire to learn about IDELA and potentially administer it in the future as engaged by Save the Children.
- Willingness to participate in the entire training without interruption.
- Proficiency in the English language.
HOW LONG WILL THE TRAINING LAST AND WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?
The training will be delivered in Albanian language and will take place in July (3 days) in Pristina. Save the Children will cover the training expenses during those days. Students selected to attend the training will be contacted by Save the Children with a more detailed agenda.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please submit (in English) your CV and letter of interest where you also indicate which region you would be able to administer IDELA in the future (1 page max) to:
scik@savethechildren.org under subject line: IDELA Training.
Deadline: 3rd July 2024.