Pre-service Coordinator 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: Pre-service Coordinator

Req No: PRESE01630
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Project Summary

• Creative is seeking a Pre-service Coordinator 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 Pre-service Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating program activities among stakeholders including universities and relevant Government of Nigeria entities, ensuring key teaching modules are included in curricula and policies are adapted accordingly.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The Pre-service Coordinator reports to the Teacher Education Advisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with select universities and relevant Government of Nigeria entities in the implementation of a sustainable and scalable pre-service teacher education program;
• Coordinate with universities to incorporate pre-service modules into curricula, including supporting case building for policy and resource modifications where necessary;
• Organize and participate in training programs;
• Collaborate effectively with Ministry of Education on training activities while building capacity;
• Work with university faculty on teaching methodology classes and pre-service teacher mentoring programs;
• Manage the outputs and performance of state-level personnel; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related Pedagogically oriented field;
• At least four (4) years of experience in work specifically to improve education programming directed to rural, ethno-linguistic underserved populations;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of teacher professional development;
• Proven experience developing effective training materials;
• Prior experience with supporting family/community engagement of education outcomes;
• Professional proficiency in written English; and
• Fluency in spoken English and other relevant local languages.

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.