Technical Officer - Math at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria.

In anticipation of The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) project which focuses on “improving basic education and tackling fundamental system constraints by raising the quality of teaching and learning” in key state areas (Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa & Abuja) and to strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer - Math

Location: Abuja
Job Category: Fixed Term, Technical

Responsibilities

• The Technical Officer-Math will be responsible for developing and implementing the project’s overall math approach, in conjunction with other FHI 360 technical leads.
• H/She will support in developing and revising materials for math instruction, in alignment with the Nigerian curriculum and global best practices as well as engage with designing in-service training materials to improve teacher practices around mathematics.
• H/She will also assist in building stakeholder capacity around evidence-based math practices.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International equivalent in Mathematics Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field, and 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Mathematics, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field, and 3-5 years relevant experience
• 2-4 years’ experience with education programs
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluency in Hausa or Kanuri highly desired.
• Prior team lead experience preferred. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector, NGOs, and CBOs.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2021.