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Education Development Center (EDC) Vacancies for Assessment Officers
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: Assessment Officer
EDC has an opening for an Assessment Officer
in Sokoto & Bauchi, Nigeria, to support the USAID/Nigeria's
Northern Education Initiative Plus project, implemented by Creative
Associates and EDC. USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus
works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern
Nigeria equitably and sustainably. The position will report to the
M&E/Assessment Officer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS –
The Assessment Officer
is expected to:
(1) communicate clearly, accurately, efficiently, and
courteously;
(2) develop and maintain positive relationships with
clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and
funders;
(3) work collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating
leadership and initiative; and
(4) implement and maintain various
technologies and data management systems.
All positions require
adherence to EDC policies and procedures.
The Assessment Officerwill:
- Provide support for development of project-specific literacy and other kinds of assessments
- Assist to conduct in-country adaptations of international literacy assessment tools
- Assist to develop and implement literacy and other kinds of assessments in three of Nigeria's Northern states
- Participate in data analysis and cleaning
- Assist in preparing reports on assessment results
- Support the creation of communication briefs and presentations on basic literacy and other kinds of assessments
- Support knowledge sharing efforts related to evaluation protocols, procedures and reports
- Collaborate closely with the M&E team in all activities
The Assessment Officer:
- Effectively interacts with diverse staff, colleagues, and clients
- Seeks and incorporates feedback
- Coordinates administrative and logistical tasks
- Coordinates quality assurance
- Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges
- Collaborates on troubleshooting complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
- Adapts readily and demonstrates flexibility
- Supports innovation that benefits project activities
- Implements and promotes the use of EDC and project systems
- Seeks help and support as needed
- Demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn
- Supports staff in carrying out tasks
QUALIFICATIONS – This position requires
educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable
initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to effectively work
independently as well as in groups; strong interpersonal and
organizational skills. Specific requirements:
- 3+ years work experience and 2+ years of assessment, research and evaluation experience
- Experience with computer applications (including databases),
psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet
research
- Some prior research or evaluation leadership preferred
- Travel to project states required, up to 30%
- Proficiency in Hausa
An ideal candidate will have:
- Academic background and professional interest in basic literacy research and evaluation
- Experience in data collection, processing, and analysis
- Statistical analysis skills
- Ability to analyze and provide written synopses
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Prior experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
How to Apply
Applicants
are requested to submit their resumes to [email protected]with “SokotoAssessment Officer” or “Bauchi Assessment Officer”
in the subject line of the email depending on preferred job titles.
Only candidates who are being invited for an interview will be
contacted. No phone calls, please.
EDC
is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC offers a supportive
work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.
