Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Coaching and Mentoring Specialist

Job ref.: COACH01647
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job type: Full-Time

Position Summary

• Creative is seeking a Coaching and Mentoring Specialist for an anticipated donor-funded project in Nigeria aiming to enable more effective state and non-state systems to deliver foundational skills to all children.
• The Coaching and Mentoring Specialist is responsible for leading the development and implementation of an evidence-based coaching and mentoring model for bilingual learning with literacy instruction.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The Coaching and Mentoring Specialist reports to the Teacher Education Advisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Employ a proven coaching protocol and procedure that will be implemented at the school and district level and monitored at the provincial level;
• Effectively train and manage the combination of trainers, reading coaches and teachers;
• Work with trainers/coaches to provide the skills and materials to continually improve, adapt, and cater trainings based on post-test performance data and information on individual teacher performance gathered during coaching sessions;
• Develop coach recruitment and selection criteria, formalize certification of coaches, and work to institutionalize a coach incentive package;
• Collaborate effectively with Ministry of Education on training activities while building capacity.
• Ensure all teacher behavior and learning materials are gender-sensitive, respond to needs of children with disabilities, and be respectful of student diversities;
• Manage the outputs and performance of state-based personnel; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or related Pedagogically oriented field;
• At least four (4) years of experience in work specifically to improve education programming directed to rural, ethno-linguistic underserved populations;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of teacher professional development;
• Proven experience developing effective training materials;
• Prior experience with supporting family/community engagement of education outcomes;
• Professional proficiency in written English; and
• Fluency in English and other relevant local languages