Coordinator, SCALE Program at Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa

Teaching at the Right Level Africa (TaRL Africa) is a newly formalised partnership between Education NGO, Pratham, and research centre J-PAL, who have been working together developing cost-effective, scalable literacy and Numeracy interventions for more than 15 years. The fruits of these efforts have been the development of what we now refer to as the TaRL.

The TaRL approach, pioneered by Pratham, helps children develop basic reading and numeracy skills. In TaRL classroom: children are assessed on basic reading and numeracy using a simple tool; grouped by learning level, rather than by grade, for a dedicated time when they focus building foundational skills through activities and materials appropriate for each group. As children progress, they move to the next learning group and continue to grow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coordinator, SCALE Program

Location: Plot 118 Sector Centre A, Ahmadu Bello Way - Abuja
Reports to: Manager, SCALE Program - Abuja
Department: Program Management & Partnerships (PMP)

TaRL Africa Initiative

• TaRL Africa initiative is hosted by Empower Learning Africa, a not-for-profit organization registered and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with teams in Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Zambia and locally registered offices in Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire.
• TaRL Africa began as a joint venture by Pratham and J-PAL in 2019, with the goal of supporting governments and organizations across Africa to accelerate children's foundational skill learning using the evidence-based "Teaching at the Right Level" (TaRL) approach.
• TaRL Africa's vision is for every child across Africa to have foundational skills so that they can have a better future. Our mission is to ensure education systems effectively equip children with these foundational skills.
• In Nigeria, TaRL Africa is implementing the FCDO-funded Scaling Access and Learning in Education (SCALE) program, which aims to improve access to foundational learning for out-of-school children (OOSC) and Almajiri learners by integrating the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach into alternative education pathways, strengthening delivery systems, and generating evidence to inform policy and scale. 
• To support effective delivery and coordination of SCALE activities, TaRL Africa is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide day-to-day program coordination and operational support to the SCALE Program Manager.

Summary of the Role

• The Program Coordinator will support the SCALE Program Manager in the effective delivery of the FCDO-funded SCALE program in Nigeria by providing day-to-day coordination, planning, and operational support to the SCALE Program Manager.
• The role will focus on tracking implementation progress, coordinating inputs across technical, finance, and partner teams, supporting donor reporting and compliance processes, and ensuring program activities are delivered on time and to quality.
• The Program Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining strong internal coordination and smooth communication with partners to support successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Program Coordination & Implementation Support:

• Support day-to-day coordination of SCALE activities, tracking progress against workplans and agreed milestones.
• Follow up with technical, finance, and operations teams to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Support the organization and documentation of program meetings, workshops, and review sessions.
• Assist in updating and maintaining program workplans, risk registers, and activity trackers.

Planning, Monitoring & Documentation:

• Support the Program Manager in monitoring implementation progress and flagging delays, risks, or issues for follow-up.
• Compile inputs from different teams to support preparation of internal progress updates and management briefs.
• Maintain organized program documentation, including meeting notes, action logs, and key correspondence.

Donor Reporting & Compliance Support:

• Support preparation of donor technical reports, presentations, and briefing materials by consolidating inputs from relevant teams.
• Assist in tracking reporting timelines and compliance requirements in line with donor and organizational standards.
• Support quality assurance processes for draft reports before submission by the Program Manager.

Partner & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Support coordination with implementing partners and stakeholders (e.g. Education Development Trust (EDT) and government counterparts), as delegated by the Program Manager.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on agreed actions with partners.
• Support communication flows between TaRL Africa and partners to ensure clarity on roles, timelines, and expectations.

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Provide administrative support related to program logistics, workshops, and events.
• Support coordination with finance and operations teams on activity planning and expenditure tracking, as required.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager to support effective delivery of the SCALE Program.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Education or a related field with 3–5 years’ experience supporting donor-funded education or development programs, ideally in Nigeria.
• Experience working with international donors (e.g. FCDO) and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience working with out of school children in Nigeria is an advantage. 
• Strong organizational, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
• Proactive problem-solving and follow-up
• Commitment to TaRL Africa’s mission and values

TaRL Africa Values   

• We put children’s learning first 
• We are always learning, improving, and innovating 
• We are locally rooted for high-quality delivery and sustainable impact 
• We are kind, respectful, and collaborative 
• We are proactive, committed to integrity, and doing our best each day.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
• TaRL Africa provides a nationally peer-benchmarked compensation package aligned with organizational salary scales, taking into account both qualifications and professional experience.
• TaRL Africa is an equal-opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce.
• TaRL Africa does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Be aware of fraudulent messages offering job opportunities in exchange for money or “codes.” All official communication will come from @tarlafrica.org email addresses. If in doubt, contact us at recruitment@tarlafrica.org.