Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project Seeking Applicants

Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project is seeking applications from Qualified Nigerian Nationals for the following positions:

1.         MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

The Materials Development Specialist will be responsible for leading the development and distribution of instruction and teaching-learning materials for literacy, numeracy, life skills and wraparound to be used in Non-Formal Learning Centers, Adolescent Girls Learning Centers and Youth Learning Centerss. This position will be based in Bauchi

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    At least 5-8 years of experience in Education or other related fields

·                    At least 3-4 years of experience related to development as it relates to the filed of education. Strong preference for materials development related to reading

·                    Demonstrated knowledge of cultural barriers to education and to reading in Nigeria

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                    Demonstrated experience on other international development projects strongly preferred

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, ICT, or related fields, Master’s degree preferred

2.         COMMUNICATION OFFICER:

The Communication Officer will develop, implement and maintain an effective project communications strategy, which responds to donor needs and the priorities of the project. This will include developing an overall strategy, communication material and coordinating specific activities as needed. This position will be based in Bauchi.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    Expertise in developing communication materials in print and online formats to support project objectives

·                    Understanding of USAID communications and branding and marking guidelines

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, ICT, or related fields, Masters  degree preferred

3.         DATABASE SPECIALIST:

The Database specialist will be responsible for liaising with M&E, programs, communications, and to ensure data integrity. He/she will collect, organise and analyse data on project implementation to support transparent management of project resources and M&E. the Database Specialist will support the development and implementation of the data management systems to ensure data quality and accurate reporting. This position will be based in Bauch.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    At least 3 years experience in developing and implementing database systems

·                    Previous experience with USAID-funded programs

·                    Expertise in collecting and analyzing data for project monitoring

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields

4.         TEACHER EDUCATION SPECIALIST/ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS):

The Teacher Education Specialist will be responsible for coordinating all training activities for the project, focusing on improving instruction for literacy, numeracy and life skills. S/he will lead the development and implementation of the teacher training component of the program, working in close collaboration with the non-formal education advisor and the technical team. One position will be  based in Bauchi, one will be based in Gombe.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    At least 5 years in training and/or teaching

·                    Demonstrated experience developing reading and numeracy curricula

·                    Demonstrated experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) or similar models

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields. Master’s degree highly preferred

5.         WRAP-AROUND SERVICES SPECIALIST/ADVISOR (2 POSITIONS):

The Wrap-Around Services Specialist supports the development and implementation of training and materials on the full range of interventions that address barriers to access including community-led solutions, alternative/accelerated education, safety and psycho-social approaches. S/he works closely with the senior technical team to ensure alignment of materials and training. 1 position in Bauch 1 position in Gombe.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    Expertise in social-emotional learning and child well-being

·                    Demonstrated experience in child psychology

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields. Master’s Degree high preferred

6.         TEAM LEADER

The Team Leader (Gombe) will be responsible overseeing strategic and day-to-day implementation of Gombe activities. The Team Leader will provide supervision and guidance to the technical advisors and support services personnel. He/she will work closely with the project Director to ensure Gombe implementation is closely aligned with the overall project.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    Minimum of 5 years management experience, preferably with USAID-funded education project

·                    Demonstrated management ability with capacity to think strategically, prioritise and strong 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

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or related fields. Master’s Degree high preferred

7.         NON-FORMAL EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST:

The Non-Formal Education (NFE) Specialist will be responsible for coordinating activities to increase access to NFE and alternative learning options for children, especially girls, disabled children and IPDs in Gombe state.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    Experience in research and/or policy work regarding formal and non-format education systems

·                    Minimum of 5 years experience implementation NFE programming

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Educat6ion, or related fields. Master’s Degree highly preferred

8.         COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION/NGO CAPACITY BUILDING OFFICER

The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness and support of schooling in targeted non-formal education and alternative education learning center communities in Gombe. This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs to establish community coalitions and learning centres, building the capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the community’s demand for education. This position is based in Gombe.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization

·                    Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably in the education sector

·                    Experience with international organization community grants mechanisms

·                    Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing capacity building plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive environments

·                    In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development 

·                    Demonstrated capacity in managing staff

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in internationally Development. Communications, Social work, or other related field. Master’s degree preferred

9.         ACCOUNTANT (2 POSITIONS):

The Accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The accountant will also be responsible for maintain personnel leave files that inform payroll. One position will be based in Bauchi the other in Gombe

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related Field

·                    2-3 years of experience in Accounting

·                    Demonstrated experience in administration and organizational skills

·                    Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs especially Excel

·                    Desired experience working with USAID funded programs

10.       CASHIER (2 POSITIONS):

The main duties of the Cashier will be the management of cash and transactions, vendor payments, receipts collections and reconciliation of financial transactions. He/she will also be responsible for day to day bank liaison and general finance Department office duties. One position will be based in Bauchi and other in Gombe

Required Skills & Qualifications:

·                    Analytical skills

·                    2 years of progressive work experience in banking or a relevant trade

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or Relevant education certificate

Applications Opening Date: December 2, 2014 Closing Date: December 12^th, 2014

TO APPLY

Send a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter to: recruitment-NECR@creativeworldwide.com on the subject line-indicate the job position you are applying for and the state please note only finalists will be contacted.