• Application Deadline:
• Position: Output 1 Lead


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Team Lead, the Output 1 Lead will provide technical and management leadership on all Output 1 activities, including materials development and distribution; in-service and pre-service training; school leadership and community support, and monitoring and evaluation.


• The Output 1 lead will be responsible for coordinating with DAI, subcontractors, government stakeholders, and project staff to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.


• The Output 1 Lead will also provide information to the donor upon request.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with FHI 360, the project prime, and stakeholders on project design and work plan development; lead annual work planning for Output 1 of the project


• Coordinate with the Education Coordinator, MEL coordinator, State Team Leads, and other key staff to assure timely completion of deliverables in the annual work plan


• Oversee administrative and finance staff to develop and monitor the budget and work plan for Output 1


• Communicate regularly with FHI 360 HQ for technical inputs and management support; provide updates to HQ as requested


• Liaise with project sub-contractors on their project components, and maintain their accountability for timely, high-quality deliverables


• Provide consisted reports to the prime organization and the donor, as requested


• Maintain strong relationships with government partners at the local, state and federal levels.


• Conduct one-on-one meetings, project updates, study tours, symposia, and other activities with key stakeholders to ensure broad involvement and local ownership of the project.


• Coordinate the establishment of technical working groups with local stakeholders and project staff


• Oversee staff and stakeholders to improve capacity, accountability and equity within State Colleges of Education in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa


• Oversee project staff and stakeholders to strengthen the system for in-service training in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa.


• Oversee staff and stakeholders to strengthen school leadership via School Based Management Committees and Head Teacher capacity building. Oversee the establishment of school report cards as a mechanism for school accountability and reporting.


• Oversee staff and stakeholders to establish systems for improving teacher attendance and time on task.


• Oversee staff and stakeholders to mobilize communities to increase demand for quality education.


• Oversee staff and stakeholders to develop standardized learning assessments at the school level


• Oversee staff and stakeholders to effectively collect, aggregate, visualize and use assessment data for decision making

Minimum Requirement Standards

• Advanced Degree in Education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition and non-formal education or related field.


• At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading especially in Hausa Language. certification as reading/literacy specialist preferred


• Demonstrated project leadership skills. Experience leading education projects in Nigeria 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 instruction and/or assessment and reading material development, preferably in Hausa Language.


• Significant experience in developing and producing of student reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve early grades reading


• Has ability to coordinate reading 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


• Demonstrable knowledge of research-based best practices in content-area reading skills and strategies and literacy instruction


• Experience/preparation in modeling teaching, observing teachers, and providing non-judgmental 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 partners.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting. Relevant computer software and internet skills (at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office and Excel).


• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Hausa language. Ability to travel within Nigeria minimum of 50%.