Covid-19 Statement
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed numerous challenges to international development work. In response, Simone’s working model has adapted accordingly, building on pre-existing strengths for effective distance working.
As international travel and in-person fieldwork have become nearly impossible at present, Simone is working more closely than ever with trusted local counterparts, leading to enhanced capacity development at both individual and national levels. Trust, teamwork and capacity building, always central to Simone’s approach, have become more important than ever before.
Multilingual Education Services and Consultancy
Education, Human Resources, International Development
Simone Doctors provides multilingual education consultancy services to international organisations in the areas of education delivery, planning and policy formulation. With extensive experience in project management, research, training and evaluations, Simone specialises in delivering tailor-made solutions in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish for education planners, delivers and users.
Simone’s Approach
ABOUT SIMONE
Simone is a highly qualified and experienced education specialist with over 30 years’ experience in education delivery, planning and policy formulation. She is driven by the conviction that education is an essential key to promoting economic and political development, combating social injustice and exclusion, and maximising and enabling the potential of individuals, organisations and countries. Simone has worked internationally with Ministries of Education, NGOs, universities, teacher training organisations, education providers, international development donors, international organisations and civil society organisations. She has also worked with a wide variety of individual teachers, students, trainers, scholars and international development workers.
Organisations worked with:
European Union
Department of International Development
World Bank
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Save the Children
United States Department of Agriculture
Services Provided
Simone's areas of expertise include International Development and Human Resource Management and Development for education systems, especially teacher policy.
Capacity Building
Collaborative, needs-based approaches to individual and institutional knowledge and skills development
Research
Design, management, execution and reporting of research projects; training in research methods
Policy Development
Participatory approaches to develop effective, evidence-based education and teacher policies
Training
Design and delivery of bespoke training for individuals and groups; creation of practical, engaging training materials
Pre-departure Preparation
Advice and training for professionals and volunteers prior to international development missions
Project Documentation
Support in writing clear, accessible, effective presentational literature, reports and funding proposals
Oral Communication
Clear, appropriate oral coaching for oral presentations, interviews and meetings
Monitoring & Evaluation
M&E of education projects, balancing accountability with constructive organisational learning