Tim Murray Email & Phone Number

Remote

I am leading a team of experts who support improving learning outcomes and equity for children affected by crisis and poverty across the world. We work with local partners, communities and government to develop and adapt locally relevant innovations to ensure learning for all, and generate the evidence to take these approaches to scale.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led education strategy and funding proposals focused on foundational learning andgirls' education which saw expansion of the portfolio from 2 grants ($18M CAD) to 8grants across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America & Asia ($64M CAD).Managing and supporting matrixed teams in Canada and across the globe withstrategic direction, capacity building, technical support and oversight.Leading innovations and research focused on remedial instruction, teacherdevelopment and a… Show more Led education strategy and funding proposals focused on foundational learning andgirls' education which saw expansion of the portfolio from 2 grants ($18M CAD) to 8grants across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America & Asia ($64M CAD).Managing and supporting matrixed teams in Canada and across the globe withstrategic direction, capacity building, technical support and oversight.Leading innovations and research focused on remedial instruction, teacherdevelopment and a radio-based ECCD parenting program.Mentor to staff around the world implementing Literacy Boost, Social and EmotionalLearning and School Safety approaches.Co-led the integration of gender-transformative approaches in the girls' educationportfolio.Co-led engagement with key external stakeholders such as donors, governments andstrategic partners, including advocacy with Global Affairs' Canada on girls' education. Show less

Remote

Worked with a cross-country team responsible for defining the strategic direction, goals andindicators of the global education portfolio spanning more than 100 countries.Co-led the development of the Safe Schools Common Approach- a set of tools andguidance used across the globe to ensure protection and safety in schools.

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

Led a team of cross-sectoral technical advisors (8 people) in developing the country thematic advocacy strategies and technical support plans.Provide strategic oversight, technical support and thought leadership for the business development strategy, leading to significant expansion of the program ($8M US annually) including USAID projects.Oversaw the development of the country office's monitoring, evaluation, learning and research strategies and systems.Led the… Show more Led a team of cross-sectoral technical advisors (8 people) in developing the country thematic advocacy strategies and technical support plans.Provide strategic oversight, technical support and thought leadership for the business development strategy, leading to significant expansion of the program ($8M US annually) including USAID projects.Oversaw the development of the country office's monitoring, evaluation, learning and research strategies and systems.Led the development of strategic partnerships with local and international partners including UNICEF and a local university. Show less

Bangkok

Led the development of the education country strategy and business development plan focused on improving education equity and literacy for marginalized communities (refugees, minority language and migrant populations) leading to 6 grants.Provided technical support and oversight to staff (20 +people) and partners on a teacher professional development project using a blended learning approach (competency assessment, training, coaching, self-directed and peer learning).Designed and… Show more Led the development of the education country strategy and business development plan focused on improving education equity and literacy for marginalized communities (refugees, minority language and migrant populations) leading to 6 grants.Provided technical support and oversight to staff (20 +people) and partners on a teacher professional development project using a blended learning approach (competency assessment, training, coaching, self-directed and peer learning).Designed and delivered Literacy Boost programs and trainings in Thailand and Laos (USAID funded) to improve early literacy outcomes through strengthening instruction, assessment, caregiver engagement and access to local language reading materials.Represented the organization at high level policy forums and international conferences with UNESCO and ministries of education.Played a leading role in regional policy dialogue fora with UNESCO on mother-tongue-based multilingual education.Authored policy and technical briefs on promoting education access, foundational learning and inclusive language policy for marginalized groups.Co-led on an innovative pilot in refugee camps on the Thailand-Myanmar border involving the first large-scale assessment of Social and Emotional Learning (ISELA) in a low-income country. Show less

Colombia

Supervised, managed and coached local staff (8 people) to form a high-performing and cohesive program team.Developed successful proposals for over USD$20M from institutional and corporate donors (GAC, USAID, Bulgari etc).Managed a $15M USD education systems-strengthening program for conflict-affected children, which was identified by external evaluators and the donor (Global Affairs Canada) as a benchmark for education development best practice.Led advocacy with the… Show more Supervised, managed and coached local staff (8 people) to form a high-performing and cohesive program team.Developed successful proposals for over USD$20M from institutional and corporate donors (GAC, USAID, Bulgari etc).Managed a $15M USD education systems-strengthening program for conflict-affected children, which was identified by external evaluators and the donor (Global Affairs Canada) as a benchmark for education development best practice.Led advocacy with the Ministry of Education leading to cooperation agreement for the expansion of Save the Children's project.Oversaw strategic partnerships with local organizations focused on foundational literacy, numeracy, social and emotional learning and school violence prevention.Developed and published policy papers (Education Situation Analysis, project systematization) and presented evidence on project impact and learning at national and international conferences. Show less

Colombia

Worked on randomized control trial on sexual education program

Produced reports on ethical trade compliance in companies’ supply chains.Developed ethical trade resources such as case studiesI also have several years' experience in teaching and training experience in Universities, businesses, and public sector organisations.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Seoul, South Korea

Designed instructional training for government teachers, and English language courses and assessments.

Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Developed and delivered an English Language courses and assessments for primary school students.