Hausa Reading Specialist 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: Hausa Reading Specialist

Req No: HAUSA01627
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

Creative is seeking a Hausa Reading Specialist 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 Hausa Reading Specialist provides overall technical oversight and guidance to the project’s support to improve reading instruction in local language.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position is located in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Curriculum Development Advisor.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise the production of all project-supported reading material, all project-supported trainings in reading, all teacher and classroom supervision and monitoring and all student testing efforts;
Ensure complementarity of activity approaches in reading across the project activity states,
Liaise with government representatives and technicians on technical matters and bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring that children in project schools achieve improved outcomes in reading; and
Work directly with a Hausa language expert (particularly if the advisor is not conversant and fluent in written and spoken Hausa).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education, preferably with a specialty in early grade reading;
At least six (6) years of experience in programs in sub-Saharan Africa that work specifically to improve early grade reading;
Prior experience with the development of early grade reading materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA;
Prior experience with supporting civil-society based monitoring of reading outcomes;
Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English;
Fluency in written Hausa is preferred but not required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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