Literacy and Numeracy Specialist (Local Nationals) at Creative Associates International 85 views7 applications


Project Summary:

In partnership with IRC, Creative Associates intends to implement a twenty-month project under the Education in Emergencies (EiE) component of DFID’s North-East Nigeria Transition to Development Program (NENTAD) that aims to deliver an effective response to the basic needs of vulnerable people impacted by the crisis in northeast Nigeria. The EiE project will reach more than 100,000 children and adolescents in Borno and Yobe states with quality formal and non-formal education services, including literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills

Position Summary:

The Literacy and Numeracy Technical Lead provides technical guidance to the project’s support to improved literacy and numeracy instruction.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position reports to the Senior Consortium Coordinator. The Literacy and Numeracy Technical Lead will provide direct technical support to Education Officers.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work in collaboration with the technical team to lead the implementation of project activities to improve student literacy and numeracy competencies
  • Provide expert guidance in the development of curriculum and materials related to the improvement of literacy and numeracy
  • Conduct regular visits to non-formal learning centers and formal schools (tutoring program) to monitor issues, support implementation strategies and monitor progress towards improved learning outcomes
  • Provide guidance and expertise to parental, community and government stakeholders in the development of literacy and numeracy improvement plans
  • Provide technical support to LGA officials, CSO staff and Community collation members

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
  • Prior teaching experience in elementary or secondary schools
  • At least two years of experience in the implementation of literacy or numeracy programs
  • Experience training teachers on teaching literacy and numeracy
  • Knowledge of current trends and research in literacy and numeracy and options for program development and delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to work in culturally diverse community settings
  • Professional proficiency in English
  • Ability to travel to Yobe state for extended periods

How to apply:

Please send your CV/resume to [email protected]

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Creative is an international development organization dedicated to supporting people around the world to realize the positive change they seek.

In 1977 in a Washington, D.C. basement, four women with diverse cultural backgrounds and a single passion for educational excellence and opportunity founded the enterprise that would become Creative Associates International.

Charito Kruvant was a pioneer in bilingual education who had worked with Head Start in minority neighborhoods in New Jersey. Mimi Tse, originally trained as a chemist, was fascinated by child psychology and the development of the young mind. Diane Dodge was an early childhood specialist, and Cheryl Jones was an accomplished education practitioner. Both were from the United States.

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Creative envisions stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them to overcome hardship and live peaceful and fulfilling lives.

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Project Summary:

In partnership with IRC, Creative Associates intends to implement a twenty-month project under the Education in Emergencies (EiE) component of DFID’s North-East Nigeria Transition to Development Program (NENTAD) that aims to deliver an effective response to the basic needs of vulnerable people impacted by the crisis in northeast Nigeria. The EiE project will reach more than 100,000 children and adolescents in Borno and Yobe states with quality formal and non-formal education services, including literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills

Position Summary:

The Literacy and Numeracy Technical Lead provides technical guidance to the project’s support to improved literacy and numeracy instruction.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position reports to the Senior Consortium Coordinator. The Literacy and Numeracy Technical Lead will provide direct technical support to Education Officers.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work in collaboration with the technical team to lead the implementation of project activities to improve student literacy and numeracy competencies
  • Provide expert guidance in the development of curriculum and materials related to the improvement of literacy and numeracy
  • Conduct regular visits to non-formal learning centers and formal schools (tutoring program) to monitor issues, support implementation strategies and monitor progress towards improved learning outcomes
  • Provide guidance and expertise to parental, community and government stakeholders in the development of literacy and numeracy improvement plans
  • Provide technical support to LGA officials, CSO staff and Community collation members

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
  • Prior teaching experience in elementary or secondary schools
  • At least two years of experience in the implementation of literacy or numeracy programs
  • Experience training teachers on teaching literacy and numeracy
  • Knowledge of current trends and research in literacy and numeracy and options for program development and delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to work in culturally diverse community settings
  • Professional proficiency in English
  • Ability to travel to Yobe state for extended periods

How to apply:

Please send your CV/resume to [email protected]

2017-11-05

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