Teacher Professional Development Advisor (TPD) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Background

• American University of Nigeria (AUN) is Africa's premier development University. Since 2006, AUN faculty and staff have been researching and developing solutions to development and humanitarian challenges faced by Nigeria.
• As part of this focus, AUN is a sub-partner to Creative Associates International on the USAID-funded five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read Activity in Bauchi and Sokoto states
• Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and the select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and "On-demand technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second-grade pupils.

Position Summary

• The TPD Advisor will lead integrated state and Local Government Education Authorities, State Universal Basic Education Board, and School-Based Management Committee working groups and steering committees to identify education priorities, assess education standards; review and strengthen the instructional quality, and teacher performance assessments, and strengthen instructional quality standards.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Education required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least six years of general work experience, with at least four years in a leadership role in a conflict or crisis-affected country context.
• At least three years of supervisory experience with groups or tearns of staff required.
• At least five years of relevant technical experience working with activities of a similar scope to this activity.
• Prior experience with the development of early grade literacy materials, training
• programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, preferred.
• At least five years of technical experience in developing and implementing TPD plans and results-based management.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is highly desired, and advanced proficiency is required.