Education Expert, HES-II Program, Remote

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Education Expert

Tetra Tech is adding an Education Expert to our Higher Education Scholarships (HES-II) Program Evaluation team based in Lebanon.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The Education Expert will support the team lead and other team members in carrying out all necessary tasks to complete the HES II evaluation. They will support the Team Lead in the document review, instrument development, and data collection planning process. The Education Expert will ensure that the methodology is suited to the Lebanese context and operating environment. They will also participate in conducting data collection, analyzing the data, and writing sections of the evaluation report. This is a short-term position expected to take place between January – May 2026.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

  • Identify and analyze research relevant to the evaluation research questions.
  • Provide contextually relevant information on the education sector in Lebanon, including on programs serving host and refugee communities.
  • Participate in the development and revision of instruments.
  • In consultation with the Team Lead, coordinate and conduct data collection efforts including conducting key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
  • Analyze data and contribute to report writing.
  • Support the development and delivery of the evaluation presentation.
  • Coordinate with the Team Lead and other team members.

• Master's degree in education, international development, social sciences, or other relevant field from an accredited institution required.

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience working on or researching topics including formal and nonformal education, refugee education programming, capacity strengthening, and job readiness programs, required.

• Strong organizational, analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills required.

• Oral and written proficiency in English and Arabic required.

Prior experience conducting evaluations of USAID-funded activities, preferred. At least 10 years' experience in the MENA region, preferred.

Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.

This position has no work or environmental factors outside of a standard office environment.

Only Lebanese citizens are eligible for this position. This is a short-term, temporary position. The position is 100% remote.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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