Jobs at The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre

Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will be responsible for:

• Collaborate across all the units in the organisation to implement projects/ programmes
• Develop and maintain all aspects of assessment and curriculum design, documentation of project requirements, developing reports and budgeting.
• Develop accurate and efficient tests to be used in surveys that are to be carried out
• Review and draft test development tools with developers.
• Develop training schedules and training notes.
• Lead projects/programmes deliverables and preparation of various programme documents, such as work plans, budgets, reports, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements
• Monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as programme progresses
• Contribute to development of articles, research papers, and lessons learnt from projects.
• Develop instructional manuals for trainings, toolkits, and activity reports.
• Identifying and maintaining an active risks and issues log, meeting notes and journal of lessons learnt from projects.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the public sector (federal and state), civil society and in the international development community.
• Organise Test tools development workshops; seek expert opinion on tools developed.
• Organise training for partners, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the recruitment, training and management of partners at the state, local government and community levels.
• Defining programme’s implementation processes and templates.
• Develope programme’s budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses
• Ensure the project is delivered on time per the workplan and within the budget
• Track project implementation processes and milestones in correspondence with the allotted timeline for the projects
• Proactively monitor and evaluate the progress of the different project activities and submit regular reports on the progress, accomplishments, difficulties, lessons learnt, etc.
• Identify sources and gather and compile data and information to prepare documents, guidelines, and other material as required.
• Identifying risks to the programme’s successful outcome, proactively resolving issues, and initiating appropriate precautionary and corrective action
• Managing third-party contributions to the programme, and communications with all stakeholders.
• Managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
• Representing and making presentations on behalf of the organisation and unit from time to time at events

Experience/Qualification

• Post-secondary education from a recognised university in a field such as Education, Research, Development, Social Work, or any other relevant field
• 3 + years of Programme/Project Management experience in areas such as assessment, partnership development, education programmes and interventions, research and policy advocacy
• Experience in working in the international development sector is desirable
• Experience in working on education, development and/or donor/grant-funded programmes will be an added advantage
• Multilingual speaker desirable: ability to speak Hausa, Ibo, or Yoruba is an added advantage
• Based in Lagos and willing to travel nationally and internationally.

Technical and Behavioural competencies:

• Organised and able to participate in and lead physical and virtual teams
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with respect for diversity
• Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and able to build value-adding relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the public, private and civil society sectors
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced proficiency in systematic writing written and spoken English
• Advanced experience and proficiency in writing for professional and academic purposes e.g scholarships, grants, proposals, technical report, workplan
• Knowledge of assessment tools development, and test administration
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
• Knowledge of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Ability to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Support in planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes
• Ability to plan logistics and budgeting for programmes
• Excellent in creating project implementation processes.
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
• Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties
• Good knowledge of programme and project management tools and softwares like Gantt chart, Asana, project, Survey cto, Kobo collect etc
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.

Benefits

• Hybrid work mode: we work 3 days remotely and 2 days on-site
• Health coverage: medical insurance for staff and dependents (spouse and up to 4 children), health and wellness awareness
• Training opportunities: we encourage personal development and provide learning platforms to help team members grow and thrive in their career
• Team events: we cultivate team building through social events and happy hours.

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Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable ability to plan, organise, and coordinate programmes/events. The successful candidate will plan, organise, and coordinate projects, meetings, and calendars for the ED

Responsibilities
The specific duties and responsibilities of the Research/Executive Assistant to the Executive Director are:
Administrative:

• Attend all meetings that deal with institutional development which the ED is required to attend, and take action items for immediate implementation
• Take minutes and recordings for all meetings where and when requested by the ED
• Liaise with relevant individuals and organisations (internal and external) to arrange meetings prepare agendas and draft minutes.
• Organise agendas and necessary papers, and provide minutes for meetings of ED committees dealing with TEP and other projects and organisations the ED handles
• Assist in planning and administration of the ED’s Year Planner and contribute to the production of official publications
• Provide input into general operation and management of the ED’s Office and undertake office housekeeping

Program, Project, and Service Delivery:

• Ensure the development and implementation of all plans and projects
• Make recommendations, to the ED as required (or as opportunities arise)
• Analyse industry data, reports, etc. that have any actual or potential bearing on TEP and other project and organisations the ED handles
• Communication with stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage all of the ED’s events and engagements

Research:

• Develop and maintain excellent data bank which will be required for decision-making
• Carry out research and prepare reports on all areas required by the Executive Director
• Assist the ED in research which she carries out as part of her professional calling.

Experience/Qualification

• Post-secondary education from a recognised university in a field such as Education, Research, Development, Social Work, or any other relevant field
• 3 + years of Research, Programme/Project Management experience in areas such as fundraising, partnership development, education programmes, and interventions, research and policy advocacy
• Experience in working in the international development sector is desirable
• Experience in working on education programmes, the development sector will be an added advantage
• Based in Lagos and willing to work hybrid.

Technical and Behavioural competencies:

• Organised and able to participate in physical and virtual meetings
• Act as a gatekeeper, ensuring efficient communication and organisation within the office
• Good knowledge of research process; data collection, data analysis, report writing, Pp presentations
• Ability to provide high-level administrative support to executives and senior management which include managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, making travel arrangements, and conducting research.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with respect for diversity
• Team player with effective interpersonal and communication skills, and able to build value-adding relationships with team, clients, and partners
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced proficiency in systematic writing, written and spoken English
• Advanced experience and proficiency in writing for professional and academic purpose, technical reports, meeting report, workplan
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Support in planning, monitoring, and controlling projects/ programmes
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
• Ability to create and manage a database of clients/associates/partners, and vendors.

Benefits

• Hybrid work mode: we work 3 days remotely and 2 days on-site
• Health coverage: medical insurance for staff and dependents (spouse and up to 4 children), health and wellness awareness
• Training opportunities: we encourage personal development and provide learning platforms to help team members grow and thrive in their career
• Team events: we cultivate team building through social events and happy hours.

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Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable ability to plan and implement projects from inception to completion.
• Develop strategies for internal and external communications.
• The successful candidate will coordinate the core implementation teams responsible for seamlessly delivery of all the organisation’s projects.

Responsibilities
The Communications and Knowledge Management Lead will be responsible for:

• Manage communications and brand and social media strategy for the organisation
• Lead the coordination of programmes within the Communications department
• Provides supervision for member(s) of the communications team
• Manage information and facilitate internal operations and proofread documents including reports and communiqués
• Draft and edit communications copy e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts, and public relations functions)
• Work across units and programmes to provide multi-functional support (desk support and field support)
• Manage implementation of communications/digital strategies around core programmes, projects, and corporate objectives
• Research and draft copy for print and digital channels, including interviewing, editing, proof-reading and collating amendments from colleagues
• Research, maintain, and update media lists and stakeholder contacts and maintain relationships with them
• Development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for creating visibility of the programme and organise awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases as and when required by the programme in coordination with the Programme manager
• Support the TEP Centre in creating a comprehensive community engagement strategy to increase visibility of programme/
• Coordination, identification, development and dissemination of knowledge products and lessons learned
• Coordinate communications for internal events as well as liaising and managing communications coverage of external events
• Work with designers to produce high quality materials as required and manage the production process from concept to delivery
• Oversee management of web profile and technology related projects
• Improve brand perception and amplification of the organisation’s brand
• Manage the production and distribution of e-newsletters

Experience/Qualification

• Post-secondary education from a recognised university in a field such as Education, Research, Development, Social Work, or any other relevant field
• 3 + years of proven experience in working on communications, knowledge management and advocacy.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling web-based management systems.
• Experience in working on education, development and/or donor/grant-funded programmes will be an added advantage
• Multilingual speaker desirable: the ability to speak Hausa, Ibo, or Yoruba is an added advantage
• Based in Lagos and willing to travel nationally and internationally.

Competencies:

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for TEP Centre  goals for a variety of audiences.
• Analyses and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
• Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.
• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices, and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.
• Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing as the responsibility of each staff member.

Benefits

• Hybrid work mode: we work 4 days remotely and 1 day on-site 
• Health coverage: medical insurance for staff and dependents (spouse and up to 4 children), health and wellness awareness
• Team events: we cultivate team building through social events and happy hours

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Job Summary

• We seek to fill the role of Programme Officer - Consultancy & Advisory.
• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable ability to plan and implement projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will coordinate the core implementation teams responsible for seamlessly delivering all the organisation’s projects.

Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will be responsible for:

• Collaborate across all the units in the organisation to implement projects/ programmes
• Provide supervisory support for the Consultancy unit team
• Supervise in organising, curating, and hosting The Education Unscripted Podcast series.
• Researching, planning, and organising the annual Education Innovation Summit (NEDIS), NICE Community engagement.
• Develop sponsorships and partnerships strategy, logistics, and speaker management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key education sector partners in government and within the international donor community.
• Monitoring and reviewing activities in the state and ensuring preparation of monthly progress reports on this.
• Defining the programme’s implementation processes and templates.
• Developing programme’s budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the programme progresses
• Identifying gaps and initiating extra activities and other management interventions
• Develop knowledge products in specific areas of research assigned, development of toolkits, manuals, and activity reports.
• Preparing and making presentations on behalf of the organisation and unit from time to time
• Ensure the project is delivered on time per the workplan and within the budget
• Lead projects/programmes deliverables and preparation of various programme documents, such as workplans, budgets, reports, and proposals on programme implementation arrangements
• Identify sources and gather and compile data and information to prepare documents, guidelines, and other material as required.
• Track project implementation processes and milestones in correspondence with the allotted timeline for the projects
• Coordinate with implementing partners and monitor closely their implementation, and ensure the timely delivery of the activities;
• Proactively monitor and evaluate the progress of the different project activities and submit regular reports on the progress, accomplishments, difficulties, lessons learnt, etc.
• Identifying risks to the programme’s successful outcome, proactively resolving issues, and initiating appropriate precautionary and corrective action
• Managing third-party contributions to the programme, and communications with all stakeholders.
• Managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects.

Experience/Qualification

• Post-secondary education from a recognised university in a field such as Education, Research, Development, Social Work, or any other relevant field
• 3 + years of Programme/Project Management experience in areas such as fundraising, partnership development, education programmes and interventions, research and policy advocacy
• Experience in working in the international development sector is desirable
• Experience in working on education, development and/or donor/grant-funded programmes will be an added advantage
• Multilingual speaker desirable: ability to speak Hausa, Ibo, or Yoruba is an added advantage
• Based in Lagos and willing to travel nationally and internationally.

Competencies:

• Organised and able to participate in and lead physical and virtual teams
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with respect for diversity
• Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and able to build value-adding relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the public, private and civil society sectors
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced proficiency in systematic writing written and spoken English
• Advanced experience and proficiency in writing for professional and academic purposes e.g scholarships, grants, proposals, technical report, workplan
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes
• Ability to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Support in planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes
• Excellent in creating project implementation processes.
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
• Sound business case development and approvals skills
• Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties
• Good knowledge of programme and project management tools and softwares like Gantt chart, Asana, project, etc
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise project teams on their projects in relation to the programme
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.

Benefits

• Hybrid work mode: we work 3 days remotely and 2 days on-site
• Health coverage: medical insurance for staff and dependents (spouse and up to 4 children), health and wellness awareness
• Training opportunities: we encourage personal development and provide learning platforms to help team members grow and thrive in their career
• Team events: we cultivate team building through social events and happy hours.