Materials Development Specialist at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Materials Development Specialist

Req No: MATER01626
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

• Creative is seeking a Materials Development Specialist for an anticipated donor-funded project in Nigeria aiming to enable more effective state and non-state systems to deliver foundational skills to all children
• The Materials Development Specialist will be responsible for the development of reading and instructional materials, ensuring that the content of the materials developed is effective
• S/he will also be responsible for leading the production of multimedia classroom and instructional materials to ensure they adhere to the content developed by the Ministry of Education.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The Materials Development Specialist will report to the Curriculum Development Advisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and develop teaching manuals and guides for in-service training that will be used to roll out the teacher trainings;
• Develop training materials that include how to teach the component skills of reading, classroom-based reading assessment, and methodology for teaching fundamental reading skills to children, as well as oral reading skills development in Hausa;
• Ensure that all pedagogical materials align with government requirements and build on existing training materials as recommended by the Ministry of Education;
• Ensure availability of materials available in innovative IT formats to support self-learning where possible; and
• Collaborate with the other projects to ensure linkages and shared approaches and materials.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in Education or related Pedagogically oriented field preferred;
• At least four (4) years of experience in work specifically to improve education programming directed to rural, ethno-linguistic underserved populations;
• At least six (6) years of general work experience;
• Prior experience with supporting family/community engagement of education outcomes;
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken and English;
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural barriers to education and to reading in Nigeria;
• Demonstrated experience on other international development projects strongly preferred; and
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in local languages is highly desired.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Position contingent upon donor funding.