Accelerated Learning Technical Lead at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• The AL Technical Lead will support the FCDO-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) project with support to Accelerated Learning (AL).
• The AL Lead will support the Kano state government with light-touch advising on sustaining AL interventions in 7 LGAs, which may include liaising with desk officers and government officials, as well as conducting periodic school visits.
• In addition, the AL Lead will provide support for developing an AL camp model to be used in 4 focal LGAs as a complement to PLANE’s Foundational Literacy and Numeracy interventions.
• The AL Lead may also be responsible for responding to additional technical assistance requests in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, in collaboration with PLANE staff and consultants.
• Additional support to other PLANE activities, including workshops, materials development, materials distribution, community activities, report writing, and work planning may also be requested.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS / BA in Education, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS / MA Degree in Education, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Documented experience in Accelerated Learning programming.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Hausa.
• Demonstrated understanding of literacy and numeracy instruction 
• Working understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a team and adapt to an evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.