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Hausa Reading Specialist - Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI Plus) at Creative Associates International

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 15 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Hausa Reading Specialist - Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI Plus) Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Project Summary

The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI Plus) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

The Hausa reading specialist provides overall technical oversight and guidance to the project’s support to improved reading instruction.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Senior Reading Specialist.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct dedicated field based monitoring to identi1’ instructional challenges, design and implement appropriate mitigation mechanism.
Ensure complementarily of activity approaches in reading across the NET Plus activity states and that children in NEJ Plus public, and NFLC schools achieve improved outcomes in reading Hausa.
Lead and/or support all project related activities in review and/or development of Hausa reading teaching and learning materials (including instructional videos).
Liaise with other project components and government representatives on technical matters.
Works closely with the Senior Reading Specialist to develop close working relationship with government parastatals and agencies.
Coordinate and support all NEI Plus supported trainings in Hausa reading, specifically training of master trainers, school support officers and teachers.
Coordinate and support ICT based classroom supervision and monitoring by school support officers and all student testing efforts,
Other tasks as assigned by the Sr. Reading Specialist.

Required Skills& Qualifications

Prior experience with early grade reading materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, is required.
Prior experience with supporting government monitoring system of reading outcomes is required.
The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English. It is required, that the candidate be conversant and fluent in written Hausa.
Requires a Master's Degree in education, preferably with a specialty in early grade reading. Ph.D. in education with a focus on early childhood education and/or early grade learning preferred.
Primary school teaching experience preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in programs in sub-Saharan Africa that work specifically to improve early grade reading is required.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume/CV to: [email protected] with “Hausa Reading Specialist” in the email Subject line Application Deadline 5th March, 2020.

Abuja

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