Senior Teacher Professional Development Officer at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Job Overview

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Teacher Professional Development Officer to join our team.
• This role involves providing technical support and capacity building to education officers, managing the implementation of teacher training projects, and overseeing the professional development of key education stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, experience with teacher training programs, and a passion for improving educational outcomes in vulnerable communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to education officers to ensure effective delivery of teacher training projects.
• Collaborate with the Teacher Professional Development Technical Lead to develop detailed work plans and oversee the implementation of educational activities.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, address challenges, and offer support to education officers and staff.
• Ensure accurate collection and delivery of monitoring data to the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team.
• Support the professional growth of Education Officers, Learning Facilitators, mentor teachers, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor and review the progress of trained teachers and facilitators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Aid in training and coaching activities, ensuring effective delivery and follow-up.
• Work with the Teacher Professional Development Technical Lead to create and update training materials.
• Assist in managing the delivery of training and development programs, ensuring they meet statutory requirements.
• Adapt training programs as necessary to reflect changes and improvements in classroom practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Teacher Professional Development Technical Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Education, Social Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience implementing education, child protection, or similar activities.
• Proven experience in delivering teacher training projects is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with NGOs is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable communities is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing needs and priorities.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements: Ability to conduct regular field visits, sometimes to remote or challenging locations.