Education Coordinator needed at FHI 360.
JOB TITLE: Education Coordinator
JOB LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Supervisor: Output 1 Technical Director
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JOB DETAILS:
- 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 Technical Director 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.
- At least 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%.
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Deadline: December 31, 2020
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Job Category | Education / Teaching / Training |