Development Gateway

🚨Applications open for an AI-focused consultant!

Development Gateway is hiring for an AI Research & Assessment Consultant to support the AI Readiness Assessment and Sandbox Initiative at the University of Jordan. The initiative is designed as a structured, evidence-based activity to evaluate the Faculty of Educational Sciences preparedness for responsible AI adoption while generating actionable insights for implementation and innovation.

The Consultant is responsible for leading the design of data collection tools and methodologies, and the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, to assess level of maturity across eight core domains. The role focuses on operationalizing these domains into measurable indicators and tools, ensuring that all data collection instruments are clearly mapped to the domains and generate actionable insights..

The ideal candidate will have:
-Professional fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
-Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related field
-Demonstrated experience in research design, data collection, and mixed-methods analysis
-Proven experience in developing assessment tools, surveys, and diagnostic frameworks in education or institutional contexts
-Familiarity with higher education systems
-Exposure to digital transformation, AI in education, or innovation-related projects is highly desirable

Location:Amman, Jordan
Compensation is $250-350/day (USD)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information or to submit your application, please visit: https://development-gateway.breezy.hr/p/5c219a8efaee-ai-research-assessment-consultant?state=published

📢Happening this Wednesday! IREX and DG are co-hosting “The Higher Education AI Reality Check: From Global Insights to Institutional Action”. This is the first in an executive webinar series exploring the future of artificial intelligence in higher education. We will hear from senior leaders in the sector how universities are responding to the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, governance, workforce readiness, and institutional transformation.

Moderated by Cameron Mirza from IREX, we will be joined by:
-Aleksander Dardeli from IREX
-Dr. Elka Walsh from Microsoft Canada
-Dr. Rick Burnette from Florida State University
-Dr. Njeri Ngaruiya Ng’ang’a from Strathmore University
-Professor Malek Alsharairi from Yarmouk University
-Yaw Akuamoah Duah from The Education Collaborative

Register to attend at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ZJQeWGATz24zFkT_xBszQ

🚨Join us next week!

On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, at 9:00am EDT, Development Gateway and IREX will continue the discussions from as we host a webinar focused on university AI readiness. “The Higher Education AI Reality Check: From Global Insights to Institutional Action” will bring together senior higher education leaders to discuss the findings and implications of the recently launched report, From Ambition to Adoption: Insights into University AI Readiness from Around the World. (Read the full report at: https://www.irex.org/universityaireadiness.)

Moderated by Cameron Mirza from IREX, we’ll explore how universities are approaching AI adoption in teaching, research, and administration, while also considering the governance, workforce, and institutional changes needed to support responsible and effective use.

Speakers include:
Aleksander Dardeli from IREX
Dr. Rick Burnette from Florida State University
Dr. Njeri Ngaruiya Ng’ang’a from Strathmore University
Professor Malek Alsharairi from جامعة اليرموك (Yarmouk University)
Yaw Akuamoah Duah from The Education Collaborative

Register to attend at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ZJQeWGATz24zFkT_xBszQ