Education Coordinator at FHI 360

Supervisor: Output 1 Technical Director

Basic Function

• The Education Coordinator will coordinate core PLANE technical work related to improved foundational skills in primary schools
• Responsibilities include the coordination and oversight of material development and distribution; the coordination and oversight of in-service and pre-service teacher training; and coordination and oversight of community mobilization and strengthening of school leadership
• In addition to coordination and oversight roles, s/he will be responsible for technical leadership around literacy and mathematics education, providing expertise in instruction, assessment, research, coaching, training and materials development
• Working closely with the Output 1 Technical Director and other technical staff, H/She will ensure effective planning, delivery and documentation of program interventions.

Project Description

• The newly awarded project Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) is a project funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), formerly known as the UK Department for International Development (DFID)
• PLANE is a 7 year project (2020-2027) that strengthens education systems to improve foundational skills in reading and math for children in the primary grades
• PLANE’s focal states are Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, with limited interventions in other parts of Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for literacy, mathematics, materials development, and teacher professional development
• Support development and implementation strategies and work plans, and coordinate the days-to-day management of technical staff and program implementation.
• Promote technical harmony and reinforcement across Output 1 activities
• Provide leadership and oversight to Technical Working Groups in Materials, Teacher Professional Development, and School Support
• Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with technical and operations staff, especially the Output 1 Technical Director, M&E Manager, Senior Programme Officer.
• Maintain constructive dialogue with HQ counterparts, particularly the HQ Technical Advisor and Technical Officers, as well as PLANE partnering organizations
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant government agencies and other partners.
• Coordinate the implementation of all teacher professional development workshops, Community of Practice meeting and implementation of all Master trainers’ workshops.
• Coordinate the design and delivery of teaching and learning materials, ensuring high-quality and timeliness of all deliverables
• Coordinate efforts to bolster school leadership and community mobilization, linking efforts with other Output 1 Activities
• Collaborate with M&E team to incorporate data into project learning and adapt project practices accordingly;
• Develop and submit quarterly and annual reports; develop activity reports on an as-needed basis
• Conduct school visits to monitor program effectiveness and identify gaps in the technical design or implementation
• Liaise with government agencies and schools to maximize opportunity for enabling policy, sustainability and ownership for reading and numeracy intervention in the state.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Education or related field.
• At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in education sector; experience working in primary education strongly 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 or math instruction and/or assessment
• Significant experience in developing and producing of supplementary reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve foundational skills in the primary grades
• Has ability to coordinate education interventions, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
• Strong leadership qualities and facilitation skills, experience in working with teachers to improve practice
• Experience in project reporting
• Demonstrable knowledge of research-based best practices literacy instruction and/or math instruction
• Experience/preparation in modeling teaching, observing teachers, and providing feedback.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 AHNI 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%.