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The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) is a project funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), formerly known as the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
PLANE is a 7 year project (2021-2028) that strengthens education systems to improve foundational skills in reading and math for children in the primary grades.
PLANE’s focal states are Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, with limited interventions in other parts of Nigeria.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership for Hausa literacy, mathematics, English, materials development, and teacher professional development
Support development and implementation strategies and work plans, and coordinate the days-to-day management of technical staff and program implementation.
Promote technical harmony and reinforcement across Output 1 activities
Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with technical and operations staff, especially the Output 1 Lead, M&E Coordinator, and State Technical Advisors
Maintain constructive dialogue with HQ counterparts, particularly the HQ Technical Director and Technical Officers, as well as PLANE partnering organizations
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant government agencies and other partners.
Coordinate the implementation of all teacher professional development workshops, Community of Practice meeting and implementation of all Master trainers’ workshops.
Coordinate the design and delivery of teaching and learning materials, ensuring high-quality and timeliness of all deliverables
Coordinate efforts to bolster school leadership and community mobilization, linking efforts with other Output 1 Activities
Collaborate with M&E team to incorporate data into project learning and adapt project practices accordingly;
Develop and submit quarterly and annual reports; develop activity reports on an as-needed basis
Conduct school visits to monitor programme effectiveness and identify gaps in the technical design or implementation
Liaise with government agencies and schools to maximize opportunity for enabling policy, sustainability and ownership for reading and numeracy intervention in the state.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of reading & literacy programs in Nigeria.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding formative learning processes.
Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other AHNI partners.
Strong language skills in both Hausa and English
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting.
Relevant computer software and internet skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Hausa language.
Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 30%.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Advanced degree in education or related field.
At least 7-9 years’ experience in education sector; experience working in primary education strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work with government, partners and/or local government structures and school settings.
Proven expertise in mother tongue (L1), early grade reading or math instruction and/or assessment
Significant experience in developing and producing of supplementary reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve foundational skills in the primary grades
Has ability to coordinate education interventions, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
Strong leadership qualities and facilitation skills, experience in working with teachers to improve practice
Experience in project reporting
Demonstrable knowledge of research-based best practices literacy instruction and/or math instruction
Experience/preparation in modeling teaching, observing teachers, and providing feedback