Digital Learning Advisor at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Digital Learning Advisor

Job ID: 2022-2433
Location: Abuja
Category: ICT for Development
Reporting & Supervision: Senior Data Systems Advisor.

Program Description

• Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils.
• The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform.
• The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains.
• LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

Position Summary

• Design distance and blended learning courses, using creative, innovative, and evidence-based approaches.
• Develop dynamic, experiential virtual learning session designs, including macro designs, micro designs, and training and producer scripts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with subject matter experts to develop distance learning programs. Work with clients to conduct learning assessments, research, document reviews, telephone interviews, and focus groups. Facilitate virtual learning events.
• Bring cutting edge thinking, methodologies, and approaches to integrate distance learning applications into trainings and convenings.
• Respond to on-demand requests concerning curriculum development and the use of technology.
• Collaborate with cross-objective managers to digitize content.
• Work with Senior Data Systems Advisor to provide capacity building, coordination, and monitoring support to Data Systems TA staff and consultants in Abuja and in Legacy, Launching, and On-Demand states.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Education, Curriculum Design, Communications, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least six years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least four years designing and delivering distance learning activities and programs for international audiences.
• At least three years of supervisory experience with groups or teams of staff required.
• International development experience, particularly in distance/online education.
• Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.
• Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English required, fluency preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.