Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the World’s leading Nonprofit Research and development firms. EDC designs, implements and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide.Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assessment Officer
Location: Bauchi
Essential Functions The Assessment Officer is expected to:
Communicate clearly, accurately, efficiently, and courteously;
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders;
Work collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating leadership and initiative; and
Implement and maintain various technologies and data management systems. All positions require adherence to EDC policies and procedures.
The Assessment Officer will:
Provide support for development of project-specific literacy and other kinds of assessments
Assist to conduct in-country adaptations of international literacy assessment tools
Assist to develop and implement literacy and other kinds of assessments in three of Nigeria's Northern states
Participate in data analysis and cleaning
Assist in preparing reports on assessment results
Support the creation of communication briefs and presentations on basic literacy and other kinds of assessments
Support knowledge sharing efforts related to evaluation protocols, procedures and reports
Collaborate closely with the M&E team in all activities
The Assessment Officer:
Effectively interacts with diverse staff, colleagues, and clients
Seeks and incorporates feedback
Coordinates administrative and logistical tasks
Coordinates quality assurance
Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges
Collaborates on troubleshooting complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
Adapts readily and demonstrates flexibility
Supports innovation that benefits project activities
Implements and promotes the use of EDC and project systems
Seeks help and support as needed
Demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn
Supports staff in carrying out tasks
Qualifications
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills:
Demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to effectively work independently as well as ingroups; strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Specific requirements:
High School diploma required, BA/BS degree highly desired
3+ years work experience and 2+ years of assessment, research and evaluation experience
Experience with computer applications (including databases), psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet research
Some prior research or evaluation leadership preferred
Travel to project states required, up to 30%
Proficiency in Hausa
An ideal candidate will have:
Academic background and professional interest in basic literacy research and evaluation
Experience in data collection, processing, and analysis
Statistical analysis skills
Ability to analyze and provide written synopses
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Prior experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
Application Closing Date
17th January, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
Candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.