Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project recruitment, December 2014 ([email protected] )
Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the below position:
Job Title: Communication Officer
Location: Bauchi
Job Description
- The Communications Officer will develop, implement and maintain
an effective project communications strategy, which responds to donor
needs and the priorities of the project. This will include developing an
overall strategy, communication material and coordinating specific
activities as needed.
Requirements and Experience
- Expertise in developing communication materials in print and online formats to support project objectives.
- Understanding of USAID communications and branding and marking guidelines.
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Communications, ICT, or related fields. Masters' degree preferred.
Job Title: Accountant
Locations: Gombe and Bauchi
Slot: 2
Job Description
- The Accountant will be responsible for applying accounting
principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare
accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure
appropriate accounting control procedures.
- The accountant will also be responsible for maintain personnel
leave files that inform payroll. One position will be based in Bauchi
the other in Gombe.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related Field.
- 2-3 years of experience in Accounting.
- Demonstrated experience in administration and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs especially Excel.
- Desired experience working with USAID funded programs.
Job Title: Teacher Education Specialist/Advisor
Locations: Bauchi and Gombe
Slot: 2
Job Description
- The Teacher Education Specialist will be responsible for
coordinating all training activities for the project, focusing on
improving instruction for literacy, numeracy and life skills.
- S/he will lead the development and implementation of the teacher
training component of the program, working in close collaboration with
the non-formal education advisor and the technical team.
Requirements and Experience
- At least 5 years' experience in training and/or teaching.
- Demonstrated experience developing reading and numeracy curricula.
- Demonstrated experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) or similar models.
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or related fields. Master's degree highly preferred.
Job Title: Database Specialist
Location: Bauchi
Job Description
- The Database Specialist will be responsible for liaising with
M&E, programs, communications, and grants to ensure data integrity.
- He/she will collect, organize and analyze data on project
implementation to support transparent management of project resources
and M&E.
- The Database Specialist will support the development and
implementation of the data management system to ensure data quality and
accurate reporting.
Requirements and Experience
- At least 3 years' experience in developing and implementing database systems.
- Previous experience with USAID-funded programs.
- Expertise in collecting arid analyzing data for project monitoring.
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or related fields.
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Locations: Gombe and Bauchi
Slot: 2
Job Description
- The logistics officer will be responsible for assisting
Operations Manager in a day-today management of operations and
procurement activities. One position will be based in Bauchi the other
in Gombe
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 3 year experience responding to procurement/logistics
requests related to supplies, materials for project related activities.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Must be extremely reliable, trustworthy and a good team worker.
- Flexible in working hours.
Job Title: Cashier
Locations: Gombe and Bauchi
Slot: 2
Job Description
- The main duties of the Cashier will be the management of cash
and cash transactions, vendor payments, receipts collections and
reconciliation of financial transactions.
- He/she will also be responsible for day to day bank liaison and
general Finance Department office duties. One position will be based in
Bauchi the other in Gombe.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 3 year experience responding to procurement/logistics
requests related to supplies, materials for project related activities.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Must be extremely reliable, trustworthy and a good team worker.
- Flexible in working hours.
Job Title: Wrap-Around Services Specialist/Advisor
Locations: Bauchi and Gombe
Slot: 2
Job Description
- The Wrap-Around Services Specialist supports the development and
implementation of training and materials on the full range of
interventions that address barriers to access including community-led
solutions, alternative/accelerated education, safety, and psycho-social
approaches.
- S/he works closely with the senior technical team to ensure alignment of materials and training.
Requirements and Experience
- Expertise in social-emotional learning and child well-being.
- Demonstrated experience in child psychology.
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or related fields. Master's degree highly preferred.
Job Title: Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer
Location: Gombe
Job Description
- The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be
responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness
and support of schooling in targeted non-formal education and
alternative education learning center communities in Gombe.
- This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs
to establish community coalitions and learning centers, building the
capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the
community's demand for education.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization
- Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably in the education sector
- Experience with international organizations' community grants mechanisms
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing capacity
building plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive
environments
- In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
- Demonstrated capacity in managing staff.
- Bachelor's Degree in International Development, Communications, Social Work, or other related field. Master's degree preferred.
Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Gombe
Job Description
- The Team Leader (Gombe) will be responsible for overseeing strategic and day-to-day implementation of Gombe activities.
- The Team Leader will provide supervision and guidance to the technical advisors and support services personnel.
- He/she will work closely with the Project Director to ensure Gombe implementation is closely aligned with the overall project.
Requirements and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' management experience, preferably with USAID-funded education project.
- Demonstrated management ability with capacity to think
strategically, prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex and
challenging environment.
- Strong diplomacy skills; ability to establish and maintain good
working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a
sensitive environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or related fields. Master's degree highly preferred.
Job Title: Material Development Specialist
Location: Bauchi
Job Description
- The Materials Development Specialist will be responsible for
leading the development and distribution of instruction and
teaching-learning materials for literacy, numeracy, life skills and
wraparound to be used in Non-Formal Learning Centers, Adolescent Girls
Learning Centers and Youth Learning Centers.
Requirements and Experience
- At least 5-8 years of experience in Education, or other related fields
- At least 3-4 years of experience related to materials
development as it relates to the field of education, Strong preference
for materials development related to reading
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural barriers to education and to reading in Nigeria
- Demonstrated experience on other international development projects strongly preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, ICT, or related fields. Masters’ degree preferred.
Job Title: Finance and Grants Officer
Location: Gombe
Job Description
- The Finance & Grants Officer will work under the supervision
of the Director of Finance and will advise and assist in the design,
development, and implementation of identified grants.
- S/he will be responsible for understanding all aspects of each
grant idea and the grants approved, including the narrative, financial,
procurement and logistical aspects to insure database accuracy and
integrity.
- The Finance & Grants Officer is responsible for managing
overall accounting and financial control systems for the project and for
ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place
to meet generally recognized accounting standards.
- In addition, the Finance & Grants Officer will manage all
bookkeeping, bank accounts and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are
available for effective and efficient implementation of project
activities and support programs. This position will be based in Gombe.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent;
- Minimum of three years' experience working on accounting/financial management of development programs;
Financial management experience on USAID contracts/cooperative
agreements, including USAID policy, procedural, and reporting
requirements;
- Experience managing USAID-funded grants programs;
- Experience in field based accounting;
- Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills.
Job Title: Non-Formal Education Specialist
Location: Gombe
Job Description
- The Non-Formal Education (NFE) Specialist will be responsible
for coordinating activities to increase access to NFE and alternative
learning options for children, especially girls, disabled children and
IDPs in Gombe state.
Requirements and Experience
- Experience in research and/or policy work regarding formal and non-formal education systems.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience implementing NFE programming.
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or related fields. Master's degree highly preferred
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their Resume and Cover letter to:
[email protected]
Note: On the subject line- indicate the job position
you are applying for and the state. Please note only finalists will be
contacted.
Application Deadline 12th December, 2014.