Field Coordinator at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Project: RANA
Slot: 3 Openings
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Descriptions

• The Field Coordinator is responsible for the state educational program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the reading interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners in the assigned States.
• H/She is also responsible for overseeing strategic and day-to-day implementation of activities in the State. The FC will provide supervision and guidance to the state team and support services personnel.
• H/She will work closely with the Technical Advisor to ensure implementation is closely aligned with the overall project objectives.
• H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with AHNi and its partners in the assigned State

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Advanced degree in Education or its recognized equivalent with 6 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments Is required.
• At least 5-8 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in teacher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government, partners and/or local government structures and schools’ 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.
• Has ability to coordinate teacher training interventions, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.