Vacancy at EDC

Company Description

Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

Job Title: English Reading and Standards Specialist

Job Descriptions

• Coordinate the development of English early literacy standards with government stakeholders and international STTA, ensuring alignment with Hausa standards and with overall literacy expectations for Nigeria
• Provide leadership for the development and/or adaptation of English-language curricula and instructional materials, in coordination with the ICT and materials development specialist
• Develop, implement, and support teacher, school leader, and local government authority staff training in English early literacy methods and materials, in coordination with the teacher training specialist
• Coordinate with staff in 3 state offices to ensure the fidelity and quality of English program implementation at the school level
• Coordinate with the M&E team to develop knowledge-sharing efforts related to English early literacy, including communication briefs and presentations on achievements and lessons learned
• Coordinate with EDC’s project director and home office technical team to share lessons learned, problem-solve, and ensure that work in the field meets the highest standards of quality and is consistent with the state of the art in early grade literacy
• Effectively interacts with diverse staff, colleagues, and clients
• Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges
• Collaborates on troubleshooting complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
• Adapts readily and demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn
• Seeks and incorporates feedback
• Coordinates quality assurance
• Supports innovation that benefits project activities

Job Qualification
MSc, MBA

Job Experience
5 Years

Job Location
Abuja

Job Category
Education, Teaching

Method of Application
Qualified Candidates Should forward CV and Application to neiplus_recruitment@edc.org using the job title as the subject of the mail

Closing Date


25 April 2016