EMIS, Data Systems and Digital Learning Specialist

About the role

EDC is seeking an EMIS, Data Systems and Digital Learning Specialist to lead the technical design of the Teacher Professional Development Plan (TPDP) for Somalia’s Ministry of Education. The role focuses on creating scalable, low‑bandwidth data and digital solutions that support continuous professional development for teachers across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical design inputs for EMIS, data systems and digital learning components of the TPDP.
• Develop specifications for integrating CPD tracking fields, module coding and reporting protocols into the national EMIS.
• Support the architecture design of a National Teacher Registry and define CPD record field specifications.
• Advise on offline‑capable digital platforms, module libraries and blended/radio‑based learning modalities suitable for low‑connectivity environments.
• Draft functional specifications for CPD record portals, mobile data platforms and related digital infrastructure.
• Ensure alignment of data systems and digital tools with monitoring, reporting and implementation requirements across work packages.
• Collaborate with MoECHE and other stakeholders to ensure practical and scalable solutions.

Required profile

• Experience designing EMIS or large‑scale education data systems.
• Familiarity with low‑bandwidth and offline digital learning solutions.
• Ability to work with government ministries and international development partners.

Required skills

• EMIS integration and data architecture.
• Design of offline‑capable digital platforms.
• Development of specifications for digital CPD records and mobile data tools.
• Knowledge of blended and radio‑based learning delivery models.