Sara Jarrar

About Sara Jarrar

I work across the full ecosystem of education, from classrooms to data systems to donor tables, connecting the micro realities of teaching and learning with the macro goals of policy and development. My work sits at the intersection of program design, monitoring and evaluation, and education in emergencies, driven by a commitment to expand access and improve quality for children and youth in crisis-affected contexts.Over the past six years, I’ve worked across NGOs, schools, and research institutions, managing multi-donor projects, contextualizing curricula, building M&E frameworks, and strengthening teams to deliver inclusive, localized education programs. I’ve contributed to projects funded by USAID, QFFD, UNICEF, and the Arab Fund for Development, and collaborated with partners such as UNICEF, IRC, and Islamic Relief to design and evaluate early childhood and non-formal education interventions.At the University of Pennsylvania, I’m completing my M.S.Ed. in International Educational Development with a certificate in Early Childhood & Family Studies, focusing on impact evaluation and data-driven program improvement. My academic and professional work are deeply intertwined, grounded in evidence, guided by context, and sustained by the belief that education can be both a system of care and a vehicle for change.

Experience

1. Education in Emergencies (Eie) Intern

   UNICEF

   Feb 2026 — Present · Kingston, JM

   Curating and developing digital learning materials, case studies (ECD/primary and secondary), assessments, and video treatments aligned with EiE modulesLocalizing global EiE tools to reflect Jamaica’s climate vulnerability, sustainable development priorities, and system-level realitiesConducting user surveys, interviews, and focus groups to assess participant experience and inform platform improvementsProducing written and multimedia impact features highlighting leadership practice and course applicationSupporting participant engagement and facilitating discussions to strengthen knowledge transfer from Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) to broader crisis-responsive leadershipDelivering a final report with strategic recommendations for course marketing, user experience, and scale-up

Education

• UWC-USA

  High School, International Baccalaureate- IB

  2013 — 2015

• Middlebury College

  French Summer Language School

  2017

• Middlebury College

  Bachelor's degree, International and Global Studies-Middle Eastern Studies

• Mohammed V University in Rabat

  Study Abroad, Political Science and Government

  2017 — 2018

• University of Pennsylvania

  M.S.Ed. in International Educational Development (IEDP) - UNESCO Fellow, Education