Job Title: Foundation Expert
CODE: PRP49238
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (or in one of the following states: Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Yobe, and Zamfara)
Organisation: Creative Associates International
SACE—Strengthening the Capacity for Organizational Performance and Engagement
Communities in Transition Division
Women for Women Health Initiative
Education for Development
Start Date: October 1, 2012 (conditional on award of project)
Position Summary:
• The Foundation Year Expert (FYE) will lead efforts to establish a Foundation Year Program at 15 health training institutions in northern Nigeria.
• The Foundation Year is a stipend or bonding scheme which enables girls with poor or no exam results from secondary education to enroll in health training.
• It includes local recruitment of candidates and a package of living expenses, social support and curriculum that focuses on rural and primary health needs.
Reporting & Supervision:
The FYE will report to the W4H Deputy Director, and will directly supervise the Foundation Year team as well as the team responsible for supporting the health institutions to become accredited.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Foundation Year Expert will coordinate: – Development of the Foundation Year curriculum – Training and capacity building activities for teachers and other health institution personnel to manage the Foundation Year Programme – Development of study materials and teaching modules – Development of assessment tools for Foundation Year Program entry and exit – Development of the stipend and bonding scheme
The Foundation Year Expert will also: – Liaise closely with the team responsible for Accreditation to ensure that the expansion of institutional capacity keeps pace with the expansion in enrollment. – Support design of student recruitment efforts of the health institutions – Support the State Coordinators to effectively and efficiently implement the Foundation Year Program across the five states – Provide technical guidance and support in training to W4H field staff and partners as required – Develop and deliver reports and written documentation related to technical activities – Travel to the five states to observe and monitor W4H progress – Provide support for grant management and grantees as needed
Required Skills & Qualifications: – Minimum of a Master's degree in education or related field, Ph.D. or Ed.D. strongly preferred. – Minimum of 5 years' experience in implementing and managing education improvement programs in developing countries. – Experience in managing complex projects of similar scale, preferably in Northern Nigeria. – Technical expertise in accelerated learning, remediation programming, and/or related fields. – Experience in teacher training and capacity building of local government departments and NGOs. – Experience in building and effectively supervising a substantially diverse team of employees spread across multiple program sites – Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, proactive, creative problem solving and ethical management. – Demonstrated exemplary diplomatic, communication, and interpersonal skills. – Organizational acumen and cultural sensitivity. – Excellent oral and written English. Fluency in Hausa.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.
Apply with your CV and cover letter.
Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).
RMS@CreativeDC.com
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