Jobs at Creative Associates-LEARN Project

BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Launching State Regional Advisor provides technical leadership in the implementation of education programming, managing critical program components and service delivery, and coordinating the work of the TA state team.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

 The Launching State Regional Advisor will report to the Senior TA Coordination and Learning Advisor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Senior TA Coordination and Learning Advisor to develop TA state level plans and TA impact monitoring. Support the development of implementation strategies and work plans.
• and coordinates the day-to-day management of technical staff and program implementation. Provides leadership and oversight of the core program functions (program design, documentation, approvals, and close-out).
• Ensures that planned program activities are included in work plans, within budget and are properly documented.
• Ensures that the technical advisors provide information for weekly, quarterly, and annual program updates and reports.
• Provides on-going problem-solving guidance for TA staff on issues related to technical and operational functions. Ensures close cooperation and coordination between programs and procurement, HR, finance, and administration units.
• Promotes a team approach and a learning culture across all operational support services to prioritize and ensure responsive, quality support to delivery of programs.
• Ensures the consistent implementation of the project with adherence to donor policies and procedures across all operational support services.
• Interacts productively and collegially with program partners and stakeholders. Represents the project in meetings and events.
• Serves as an active member of the project's Senior Management Team.

 Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in education, preferably with a specialty in early grade literacy.
• At least eight years of experience in instructional development and support to education programs required.
• Demonstrated management ability with capacity to think strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment.
• Strong diplomacy skills. ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors, and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba fluency preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa State

POSITION SUMMARY

Work with the MERLA Officer to develop and maintain database and files; monitor activities against indicators and ensure that activities are being performed as expected (on time and with high quality); demonstrate knowledge of the data flow for each indicator; work with state and local data counterparts; also, support the development and implementation of state-based assessments, studies, and research.

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Study and Data Officer will report to MERLA Officer with dotted line reporting to the Research and Learning Advisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Research and Learning Advisor to set up and conduct research activities and situational studies.
• Collaborate with state and LGEA counterparts on planning and logistics for all studies.
• Support training of staff in the use of data collection tools.
• Support in the collation and analyses of research and of study data in the State to facilitate learning and collaboration.
• Support in development of Research reports with the Research and Learning Advisor.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in education, statistics, or related field preferred.
• At least three years’ experience in education research and study, with at least two years designing and delivering education studies.
• International development experience, particularly in research and studies.
• Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.  
• Support state level technical report writing and documentation activities.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English required.
• Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

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BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

Work with state governments and other stakeholders to map and review existing education policy frameworks, especially focused on primary schooling access, instruction quality, and management.

Support the development of a common web based EMIS using existing opensource software that can be customized by state and LGEAs to meet unique information needs. Provide ongoing technical support to ministries, departments, and agencies staff to review progress, troubleshoot problems, and support use of EMIS data.

POSITION LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa State

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Budget Planning and Policy Reform Specialist will report to Launching State Regional Advisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support for interstate training for SMOE, SUBEB, and planners, analysts, and policymakers focused on gathering, analyzing, and using data from the EMIS, literacy assessments, evaluations, and research to make decisions and plan education improvement initiatives.
• Support planners and policymakers to use data for quality decision-making.
• Provide assistance in setting up systems to gather data for access to quality education at the state level. Facilitate a process with state governments and other stakeholders to map and review existing education policy frameworks, especially around systems, access, literacy instruction, and assessment.
• Work with FMOE, SMOEs, UBEC, NMEC, SUBEB, SAME, and MORA to provide support to sustain existing policy initiatives and facilitate the development and implementation of new policies, particularly in the areas of systems, access, literacy instruction, assessment, and accountability.
• Facilitate policy review meetings focused on literacy and access to track progress in implementing new policies, identify corrective actions to speed implementation, and develop tools to assess impact.
• Improve the capacity of government education officials to develop leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills to effectively implement policies and regulations about access and literacy.
• Provide coaching on various issues including data analysis and evidence-based decision making, monitoring, and staff mentoring.
• Support dissemination of new policies and opportunities for bottom-up feedback at all levels through state-level workshops involving government education officials, community meetings, paper publications, and ongoing media campaigns.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least four years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years in a leadership position responsible for developing budgets and financial frameworks, preferably in the field of education.
• At least one year of supervisory experience required if supervising staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, actors, and stakeholders at the federal and state levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state system planning and budgeting.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems development and roll-out.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead workshops, trainings, and strategic planning sessions.
• Experience in developing and using monitoring and accountability systems.
• Knowledge in data management, analysis and report writing.
• Fluency in written and spoken English highly desired, advanced proficiency required.
• Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba fluency preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

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BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the identification and integration of technology into existing lessons of the LEARN to read project States. Also, working closely with the Senior Data Systems and MERLA Advisors, provide TA to States for improved teaching and learning, and to ensure that performance monitoring, action research, and evaluations are consistent with program results, track activity progress towards achieving targets and results.

POSITION LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa State

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Data Systems and Student Performance Specialist will report to the Launching State Regional Advisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support program effectiveness evaluation, including quality implementation of early grade reading (EGR) assessment.
• Prepare ad hoc and periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against set targets.
• Facilitate arrangements for organizing meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for school/classroom-based monitoring and evaluation, and any other staff responsible to performance monitoring, oversight, and data collection and reporting.
• Support the adaptation and localization of the English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba curriculum into formats suitable for each technology platform.
• Ensures timely data collection, quality assurance, and reporting, including lessons learned.
• Support development of additional content for technology platforms as required.
• Coordinate the piloting of technology platforms at the state and local levels.
• Assist in the evaluation of technology platforms and make recommendations on revisions to both the platform and the curriculum where appropriate.
• Provide TA to facilitate use of technology by teachers, government staff and learners as required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Education, Statistics, or any related field preferred, Master’s degree required.
• At least four years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years designing and delivering distance learning activities and programs.
• At least one year of supervising experience required if supervising employees.
• International development experience, particularly in education and data systems
• Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.
• Prior experience with supporting civil society-based monitoring of literacy outcomes is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English required.
• Proficiency in Hausa/Igbo/ or Yoruba fluency preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

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BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of driving and operating a vehicle. Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures. Ability to deal effectively and patiently with others. Safe and Legal operation of a private and commercial motor vehicle. Knowledge of the Abuja and outskirts states.

POSITION LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa State

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Project Driver will report to the Finance and Operations Officer with dotted reporting line to the Sr. Operations Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Vehicle maintenance and management

• Cleans vehicle and perform routine checks to ensure it has proper working tools on a daily basis.
• Refuels vehicle using an approved fuel card/voucher and records this on the vehicle log sheet timeously.
• Parks vehicle safely at designated place at the end of each working day not later than 6 pm.
• Ensures that after hours travels have prior formal approval by the operations department.
• Ensure vehicle movement logbook is filled timely and regularly.
• To report immediately to the Finance and Operations Officer, all accidents or issues involving LEARN vehicles.
• Compliance to the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of LEARN.

Staff and material transportation

• Transports staff and designated people to all areas as instructed and with approved vehicle request forms.
• Ensure vehicles have necessary materials such as umbrellas, vehicle took kit, first aid box, map, fire extinguishers etc.
• Ensure that all LEARN assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked.
• Files in accurately vehicle log books and submits to the Finance and Operations Officer.
• Prepares monthly vehicles’ maintenance reports for allocated vehicles.

Other services provision:

• Dispatch and deliver all documents between LEARN and other service providers.
• Dispatch of goods and materials to various projects offices to facilitate program delivery without any reports of loss or destruction of items
• Assist the Finance and Operations Officer to ensure that the administrative documents for all vehicles are available, filed and monitored for compliance and expiration both for cars and drivers e.g driver’s license.
• Receive and collate movement plan, while sharing in the new week to all staff.
• Update the daily movement board (Airport pick up/drop off and movement within/outside the State)
• Report all cars incidents with a view to finding solutions and recording lessons learnt.
• Ensure the daily, weekly and monthly checks on all LEARN vehicles.
• Ensure that vehicle log sheets are properly filled and signed by colleagues.
• Assist the security guards in the proper refueling of the generators.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the attainment of organizational goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School graduation
• Prior driving/taxi experience working for donor.
• Excellent knowledge of the local region
• Valid Nigerian Driver’s license
• Clean driving record/history
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills
   

Preferred Experience & Skills

• At least 3 years previous experience in similar role.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required for documenting trips, fuel and vehicle maintenance.

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BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

Support design/implementation of community assessment that identifies barriers to action. Support communities to develop action plans to improve the quality and safety of basic education, as well as the reading success for all learners in grades 1-2, and success of Early Grade Reading (EGR) including the most marginalized such as those with disabilities, especially when education services are disrupted by crises or conflict.

POSITION LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa State

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Parents/Community Leadership Specialist will report to State Regional Advisor.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote local level collective actions on EGR Reform efforts, increase community ownership of education decisions, strengthen accountability by developing strategies to identify funding needs, and monitor school-based implementation in collaboration with community-level networks.
• Engage Nigerian organizations to develop and lead projects aimed at piloting or scaling-up effective models to stimulate literacy/EGR and introduce additional literacy/EGR materials at the community level.
• Support state and local governments to make education performance data accessible to communities (e.g., learner reading outcomes, etc.).
• Support local governments to empower parents and community leaders in school/classroom monitoring and advocacy for EGR in mother-tongue through community-based organizations, including Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), SBMCs, youth groups, community coalitions, and others to support learning in their communities.
• Explore partnership between community leaders or organizations to provide psychological first aid or, if school closes due to crisis or conflict, monitor distance learning access and participation.
• Provide TA capacity development design leadership and advisory support to state learning partner teams in accordance with TA plans for Community Mobilization support.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in education policy, public policy, or related field preferred, Master’s degree required.
• At least four years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years in communications required, preferably for a USAID-funded project.
• At least one year of supervisory experience required if supervising staff.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

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BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position leads the Finance and Operation processes in the field office in liaison with the Finance Director and the Senior Operations Manager. The position will Manage the finance activities and ensure all procedures in the field office are conducted as outlined in the finance policy and reports/postings are done in time. Supervise the Operations Officer and ensure all operational activities are done conducted in line with the field operations guide and procurement manual of Creative Associates International.

POSITION LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa State

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

Finance and Operation Officer will report to the Regional State Advisor with dotted line reporting to the Finance Director and Senior Operations Manager in Abuja.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all procurement purchases within the field office level threshold and ensure that all procurement is conscientious.
• Supervise and manage field procurement, office management, transport management and logistics activities and ensure efficiency in the activities in the field.
• Administer petty cash operations, provide accountability and reporting in full compliance with USAID, and Creative standards.
• Processing of check requests and wire transfers for payments to vendors in compliance       with contract requirements.
• Review and process vendor and consultant fees/ payments in accordance with USAID and Creative account procedures and contract policies.
• Remit and file all the statutory deductions (including processing of tax clearance certificate) on monthly basis.
• Work closely with the Finance Director to ensure reconciliation of monthly expense reports and respond to any inquiries on a Monthly basis to ensure that no issue is been carried forward.
• Implement systems and ensure proper checks and balances to mitigate potential for fraud or improper use of funds.
• Work with the Grants Manager to implement the grants mechanism as needed.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or professional accounting/financial qualification is highly desired.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in grant management, including disbursements and reporting and four years of general experience.
• At least 1 year of supervising experience required.
• Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects highly preferred; and
• Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English highly desired, English proficient level required.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

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BACKGROUND

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils. The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform. The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

POSITION SUMMARY

Support MERLA implementation, data collection, and reporting. Support data collection and entry. Support CLA activities

POSITION LOCATION: Sokoto State

REPORTING & SUPERVISION

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Regional Advisor with dotted reporting line to the Sr. MERLA Advisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Based on project results and standard, develop appropriate models and tools for data collection, analysis, and synthesis.
• Train staff in the use of these M&E models and tools.
• Develop and implement project level performance monitoring plans for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data.
• Work closely with the management team to ensure that plans capture the scope and content of LEARN to Read results and objectives.
• Ensure technical coordination of state-level M&E activities and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed. 
• Work closely with the Chief of Party and M&E Advisor to manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure the feasibility, appropriateness and timelines of all M&E plans and interventions.
• Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all state-level data: quarterly reports, M&E data, financial information, etc.
• Support and coordinate all project research and assessment activities in the state.
• Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular communication with state level team counterparts, and with the Chief of Party, to ensure coherent planning, M&E practices, and project troubleshooting.
• Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in data systems, statistics, or related field preferred, Master’s required.
• At least three years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years designing and delivering
• education monitoring / assessment systems.
• At least six months of supervising experience required if supervising employees.
• International development experience, particularly in monitoring and evaluation
• Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.
• Prior experience with supporting civil society-based monitoring of literacy outcomes required.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English required.
• Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Previous experience in similar role.

• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.