Technical Officer

Location: Boston, MA

LOCATION INFORMATION

In order to be considered for a position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location specified without relocation support or visa sponsorship now or in the future, unless explicitly noted otherwise in the position overview. If a position does not specify a location, applicants whose primary residence is a location where JSI is registered to conduct business will be considered:

• U.S. Locations: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, DC, and WI.
• Global Locations: Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Haiti, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and U.S.
  
  

Position Category: Direct hire, paid in US

Posting Date: 01/12/2026

Deadline Date: 01/22/2026

Salary: Commensurate with experience and location.

Description

Organizational overview

JSI is dedicated to improving lives through better health and education outcomes for individuals and communities. We believe all people should have what they need to live their healthiest lives and reach their full potential. To accomplish this, JSI collaborates with government agencies, community organizations, and the private sector to design pragmatic strategies for complex problems. We drive systems and policy change in public health, health care, and education to enhance the well-being of people in the United States and around the world.

As a global organization, JSI has designed, delivered, and scaled programs in more than 50 countries worldwide. In the U.S., JSI has worked in evaluation, training, and technical assistance, policy, and strategy in all 50 states and has teams in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, DC, Georgia, Colorado, and California.

Position Overview

JSI’s World Education initiative seeks a Technical Officer to join its Boston-based team.

We are seeking a full-time Technical Officer to join our team, supporting programs primarily within World Education’s EdTech and Lifelong Learning practice area, as well as related assigned practice areas. The Technical Officer will provide technical and analytical support to World Education technical advisors and project teams, contributing to program implementation, technical documentation, training activities, and knowledge products in support of high-quality education programming and project delivery.

This full-time position reports to the EdTech and Lifelong Learning Practice Director and is based out of our Boston, MA office with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to advisors and project staff by contributing to program planning, implementation, and monitoring activities, including reviewing technical materials, tracking progress against workplans, and supporting quality assurance of deliverables.
• Support technical inputs in line with donor requirements by collecting, organizing, and synthesizing program data and documentation, and contributing to periodic reports, learning products, and compliance-related deliverables.
• Support the development and implementation of training and capacity-building activities by assisting with curriculum development, preparing training materials, supporting facilitation logistics, and incorporating feedback into updated content, under the guidance of Technical Advisors.
• Support the development and implementation of training and capacity-building activities by assisting with curriculum development, preparing training materials, supporting facilitation logistics, and incorporating feedback into updated content, under the guidance of Technical Advisors.
• Draft scopes of work and support consultant engagement by helping define tasks, timelines, and deliverables; coordinating inputs; and reviewing outputs for technical accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Stay informed about trends, tools, and emerging best practices in the assigned technical area and contribute research, summaries, and practical insights to inform program design and continuous improvement.
• Under guidance from the Practice Director and Technical Advisors, support business development efforts by contributing background research, drafting technical sections, and formatting proposal content in alignment with donor requirements.
• Support project leads and technical advisors in developing knowledge-sharing and communications products such as blogs, webinars, briefs, and presentations, by drafting content, synthesizing lessons learned, and coordinating with communications staff to elevate program learning and visibility.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, experience, skills, and competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, or a related field or equivalent experience is required; a Master’s degree in Education or a related discipline is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in supporting education-related programs (e.g., lifelong learning, digital learning, and workforce development), with demonstrated involvement in program implementation, technical assistance, or training support.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting or contributing to training materials, reports, briefs, or other technical or learning-focused products.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, synthesize, and analyze information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience using project management, learning, or content-development tools (e.g., Asana, Moodle, WordPress, Canva, Adobe) strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical staff, project teams, and external partners.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive team player with interest in building technical expertise and contributing to continuous learning and improvement.
  
  

Language

• Fluent oral and written English communication skills, including technical writing skills. Multilingual fluency (Spanish, French, Portuguese, or other languages) is preferred.
  
  

Travel expectation

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, as necessary (up to 10%).
  
  

Work environment

• Frequently operates a computer. Stands and walks during events.
• Ability to maintain a comfortable and ergonomic posture while working or bending, sitting, kneeling, lifting, driving.
  
  

Work Authorization/visa Requirements/sponsorship

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/22/2026.

No phone calls please.

Principals only please.