Education Management Information Systems Officer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Adamawa /Gombe

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:

Job Title: Education Management Information Systems Officer

Location: Adamawa /Gombe
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Project Description

• American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola is implementing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded "Addressing education in North East Nigeria"
• The project is intended to develop and strengthen the education system in Adamawa and Gombe States which will enable it to deliver access to high quality education options that respond to the needs of all children without burdening it with addition cost that will result if parallel systems are created.
• The project will work with state partners and national and international academic institutions to analyze and understand the situation, prepare strategies for various scenarios and test and apply the best fit purpose in each situation. In 3 years, the project will reach 200 schools, 5000 teachers and over 200,000 learners.

Summary of Position

• The Education Management Information Systems Officer reports to the Deputy Director Education Management Information Systems. S/he will work with state partners to develop their data collection, management and use skills to improve classroom instructions.
• He will mentor state partners in the use of statistical software for education monitoring and planning while training them on reporting and use of the information.

Position Requirements

• BSc in Mathematics/Statistics with 3 years EMIS experience or MSc in Mathematics/Statistics with 1 years EMIS experience
• 1 years’ Experience participating in designing and conducting education census
• 4 years teaching experience
• Versatile in use of statistical software (to be tested)
• Good ICT skills (to be tested)

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to: [email protected] 

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Please indicate duty station you prefer on your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.