Assessment Officer at Education Development Center (EDC)

EDC has an opening for an Assessment Officer in Sokoto & Bauchi, Nigeria, to support the USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus project, implemented by Creative Associates and EDC. USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria equitably and sustainably. The position will report to the M&E/Assessment Officer. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – The Assessment Officer is expected to: (1) communicate clearly, accurately, efficiently, and courteously; (2) develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; (3) work collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating leadership and initiative; and (4) implement and maintain various technologies and data management systems. All positions require adherence to EDC policies and procedures.

 The Assessment Officerwill:

• Provide support for development of project-specific literacy and other kinds of assessments
• Assist to conduct in-country adaptations of international literacy assessment tools
• Assist to develop and implement literacy and other kinds of assessments in three of Nigeria's Northern states
• Participate in data analysis and cleaning
• Assist in preparing reports on assessment results
• Support the creation of communication briefs and presentations on basic literacy and other kinds of assessments
• Support knowledge sharing efforts related to evaluation protocols, procedures and reports
• Collaborate closely with the M&E team in all activities

The Assessment Officer:

• Effectively interacts with diverse staff, colleagues, and clients
• Seeks and incorporates feedback
• Coordinates administrative and logistical tasks
• Coordinates quality assurance
• Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges
• Collaborates on troubleshooting complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
• Adapts readily and demonstrates flexibility
• Supports innovation that benefits project activities
• Implements and promotes the use of EDC and project systems
• Seeks help and support as needed
• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn
• Supports staff in carrying out tasks

QUALIFICATIONS – This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to effectively work independently as well as in groups; strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• 3+ years work experience and 2+ years of assessment, research and evaluation experience
• Experience with computer applications (including databases), psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet research
• Some prior research or evaluation leadership preferred
• Travel to project states required, up to 30%
• Proficiency in Hausa

An ideal candidate will have:

• Academic background and professional interest in basic literacy research and evaluation
• Experience in data collection, processing, and analysis
• Statistical analysis skills
• Ability to analyze and provide written synopses
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Prior experience with USAID-funded projects preferred