Jobs Career Advice Post Job
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Aug 23, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's in...
    Read more about this company

     

    Education Coordinator

    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 Lead 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.
    • 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%.

    go to method of application »

    Output 1 Lead

    Job Summary

    • Under the supervision of the Deputy Team Lead, the Output 1 Lead will provide technical and management leadership on all Output 1 activities, including materials development and distribution; in-service and pre-service training; school leadership and community support, and monitoring and evaluation.
    • The Output 1 lead will be responsible for coordinating with DAI, subcontractors, government stakeholders, and project staff to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
    • The Output 1 Lead will also provide information to the donor upon request.

    Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

    • Coordinate with FHI 360, the project prime, and stakeholders on project design and work plan development; lead annual work planning for Output 1 of the project
    • Coordinate with the Education Coordinator, MEL coordinator, State Team Leads, and other key staff to assure timely completion of deliverables in the annual work plan
    • Oversee administrative and finance staff to develop and monitor the budget and work plan for Output 1
    • Communicate regularly with FHI 360 HQ for technical inputs and management support; provide updates to HQ as requested
    • Liaise with project sub-contractors on their project components, and maintain their accountability for timely, high-quality deliverables
    • Provide consisted reports to the prime organization and the donor, as requested
    • Maintain strong relationships with government partners at the local, state and federal levels.
    • Conduct one-on-one meetings, project updates, study tours, symposia, and other activities with key stakeholders to ensure broad involvement and local ownership of the project.
    • Coordinate the establishment of technical working groups with local stakeholders and project staff
    • Oversee staff and stakeholders to improve capacity, accountability and equity within State Colleges of Education in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa
    • Oversee project staff and stakeholders to strengthen the system for in-service training in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa.
    • Oversee staff and stakeholders to strengthen school leadership via School Based Management Committees and Head Teacher capacity building. Oversee the establishment of school report cards as a mechanism for school accountability and reporting.
    • Oversee staff and stakeholders to establish systems for improving teacher attendance and time on task.
    • Oversee staff and stakeholders to mobilize communities to increase demand for quality education.
    • Oversee staff and stakeholders to develop standardized learning assessments at the school level
    • Oversee staff and stakeholders to effectively collect, aggregate, visualize and use assessment data for decision making

    Minimum Requirement Standards

    • Advanced Degree in Education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition and non-formal education or related field.
    • At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading especially in Hausa Language. certification as reading/literacy specialist preferred
    • Demonstrated project leadership skills. Experience leading education projects in Nigeria 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 instruction and/or assessment and reading material development, preferably in Hausa Language.
    • Significant experience in developing and producing of student reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve early grades reading
    • Has ability to coordinate reading 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
    • Demonstrable knowledge of research-based best practices in content-area reading skills and strategies and literacy instruction
    • Experience/preparation in modeling teaching, observing teachers, and providing non-judgmental 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 partners.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting. Relevant computer software and internet skills (at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office and Excel).
    • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Hausa language. Ability to travel within Nigeria minimum of 50%.

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Family Health International Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail