Assessment 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: 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

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