School Improvement Support Specialist at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Project Description

• American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola is implementing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded "Addressing education in North East Nigeria"
• The project is intended to develop and strengthen the education system in Adamawa and Gombe States which will enable it to deliver access to high quality education options that respond to the needs of all children without burdening it with addition cost that will result if parallel systems are created.
• The project will work with state partners and national and international academic institutions to analyze and understand the situation, prepare strategies for various scenarios and test and apply the best fit purpose in each situation. In 3 years, the project will reach 200 schools, 5000 teachers and over 200,000 learners.

Summary of Position

• The School Improvement Support Specialist will report to the deputy project director, instructional development.
• S/he will be responsible for improving the skills and knowledge of state education managers to utilize data for teacher and school improvement purposes.

Position Requirements

• MSc/MA in Sociology/Psychology, Economics or other social sciences
• 5 years’ experience in community development activities
• 3 years’ Experience in working with schools and parents
• Excellent facilitation skills
• IT skills to be tested.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.