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: Assessment Specialist
Req No: ASSES01629
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
Creative is seeking an Assessment 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 Assessment Specialist will work closely with the technical teams to provide technical guidance and support field activities to improve teachers’ ability to use continuous assessment and assess their progress; improve reading standards and benchmarks; and strengthen school monitoring practices
S/he will also work closely with the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the areas of student assessment.
Reporting & Supervision:
This position reports to the Assessment and Standards Advisor.
Primary Responsibilities
Design and facilitate training and other professional development activities to expand and improve Grades 1 to 4 and Grades 5 to 8 Mother Tongue and English teachers’ use of continuous assessment;
Use assessment data to guide changes in instruction and other educational practices;
Provide leadership in the development of simple school report cards for use with school communities;
Support the adaptation, design, and administration of the Early Grade Reading Assessment;
Support the MOE partner organizations in the review and revision of reading standards and benchmarks for grades 1 to 4;
Integrate reading standards and benchmarks and relevant student assessment-related content into the project-related workshops, trainings and other events and ensure its wide dissemination;
Ensure synergy among the project ’s technical teams in the areas of continuous assessment, school monitoring, and standards and benchmark-setting;
Lead the preparation of protocols and Terms of References for assessment needs;
Collaborate with MOE and partners in the area of student assessment and in result sharing.
Conduct periodic documentation and/or case studies to measure impact of activities;
Maintain an up-to-date catalog of all assessment results and tools in electronic and hard copy of data files;
Support in the preparation of quarterly and other regular reports; and
Other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Educational Qualification in Assessment, or related fields;
At least 10 years of general experience and five (5) years of experience in measurement, evaluation and student assessment;
Expert knowledge in reading instruction required;
Demonstrated experience in measurement, evaluation and assessment report writing;
Good communication and interpersonal skills are required;
Knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred;
Professional proficiency and fluency in written and spoken English; and
Basic Information and Communication Technology skills for data collection, analysis and report writing.