Community Mobilisation and Gender Specialist at FHI 360

Requisition: 2019202279
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

Basic Functions

• Under the supervision of the State Team Lead, the Technical Officer will assist in materials development, trainings and continuous professional development of primary school teachers/Integrated Qur’anic School (IQS) Facilitators in the assigned states. 
• Working closely with the Output 1 Lead, and other technical staff, the Technical Officers will ensure effective planning, delivery and documentation of program interventions.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Support review, development and production of literacy materials to improve learning outcomes, including but not limited to: effective teacher training modules, assessment, monitoring, supplementary materials, mentoring/coaching guide and Community of Practice Guide.
• Support the development of strategies to improve effective teacher training, assessment, monitoring and mentoring/coaching system.
• Assist in coordinating and/or facilitating Hausa language, English and math curriculum enrichment efforts.
• Assist in development and implementation of standards, indicators of success, and benchmarks.
• Assist to coordinate the implementation of all teacher professional development workshops, Community of Practice meeting and implementation of all Master trainers’ workshops at state level.
• Liaise with government agencies and schools to maximize opportunity for enabling policy, sustainability and ownership for reading and numeracy intervention in the state.
• Ensure availability of adequate teaching and learning materials and resources in schools to enhance learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• Bachelor's Degree in education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition and non-formal education or related field. At least 5 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading especially in Hausa Language. Certification as reading/literacy specialist preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government, partners and/or local government structures and school settings.
• Proven expertise in mother tongue (L1), early grade reading instruction and/or assessment and reading material development, preferably in Hausa Language.
• Significant experience in teacher training and support for development, production and distribution of instructional materials, including but not limited to: effective teacher training modules, assessment and/or supplementary materials.
• Demonstrable knowledge of research-based best practices in content-area reading skills and strategies and literacy instruction.
• Experience/preparation in modeling teaching, observing teachers, and providing non-judgmental feedback.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of reading & literacy programs in Nigeria. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding formative learning processes.
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting. Relevant computer software and internet skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office). 
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Hausa language.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 50%.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.