Coaching and Mentoring Advisor (CMA) at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Background

• American University of Nigeria (AUN) is Africa's premier development University. Since 2006, AUN faculty and staff have been researching and developing solutions to development and humanitarian challenges faced by Nigeria.
• As part of this focus, AUN is a sub-partner to Creative Associates International on the USAID-funded five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read Activity in Bauchi and Sokoto states
• Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and the select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and "On-demand technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second-grade pupils.

Position Summary

• Work with state governments and other stakehei ders te map and review existing education policy frameworks, especialy focused on primary schooling access, instruction quality, and management
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver coaching activities in content and program areas.
• Develop strategic methods to improve instructional support for pupils.
• Design training that assists teachers in meeting data-driven, collaboratively determined goals.
• Ensure technical coordination of state-level activities and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Education required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least six years of general work experience, with at least four years in a leadership role in a conflict or crisis-affected country context.
• At least three years of supervisory experience with groups or teams of staff required.
• At least five years of relevant technical experience working with activities of a similar scope to this activity.
• Prior experience with the development of early grade literacy materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, preferred.
• At least five years of technical experience in developing and implementing TPD plans and results-based management
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization Implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is highly desired, and advanced proficiency is required.