Ongoing Job Recruitment at American University of Nigeria (20 Positions)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

Deputy Director Education Management Information Systems

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship
Experience7 years
LocationAbuja, Adamawa
Job FieldICT / Computer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The Deputy Director for EMIS will lead the capacity development of key state staff in EMIS while ensuring that the project develops the systems and processes that the states can collect, analyze, report and utilize education data for planning and quality assurance purpose. Reports to the Chief of Party

Position Requirements

MSC in Mathematics/Statistics with 7 years EMIS experience or PhD in Mathematics/Statistics with 4 years EMIS experience
7 years’ Experience designing and conducting education census
5 years’ Experience in teaching
Versatile in use of statistical software (to be tested)
Superb ICT skills (to be tested)

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Deputy Director, Finance and Administration

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience7 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Finance / Accounting / Audit

Location: Yola
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Closing Date: April 19, 2019
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Deputy Director Finance and Administration will manage all aspects of the financial and administrative procedures of the project.
S/he will be in charge of all financial reports and supports the CoP with ensuring compliance with financial and administrative matters of the project.
S/he report to the Chief of Party

Position Requirements

BSc Accounting/Banking and Finance. A post graduate degree will be an advantage
Certified Accountant
7 years’ Experience managing financial unit of USAID projects
Grant management experience for USAID projects
Experience in the use of financial accounting software (to be tested)
Experience in project audits
Experienced in managing finance and admin staff of projects
Knowledge of USAID financial regulations
Good trainer
Accounting skills will be tested
ICT skills will be tested

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project

Communications Manager

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Communications Manager will manage all project communications both electronic and print as well as be responsible for all press evens.
S/he will be in charge of ensuring standards and adherence to USAID branding and marking plan. The position holder reports to the Chief of Party.

Position Requirements

BA in English, Mass communication or related field
5 years’ experience managing project communications
Excellent writing skills (to be tested)
Excellent communication skills
Good oratory skills
Experience developing success stories
Experience as a press person
Experience editor of print and or electronic media
Good editing skills
Great ICT skills to be tested
Teaching experience will be an added advantage

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Education Management Information System Specialist

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience7 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldICT / Computer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Duration: Three (3) Years
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment

Summary of Position

The Education Management Information System Specialist will report to the EMIS deputy director and be responsible for working directly with state partners and through hands on mentoring and capacity development, improve their data management skills and knowledge to improve education data administration within the target states

Position Requirements

B.Sc in Mathematics/Statistics with 7 years EMIS experience or
MSC in Mathematics/Statistics with 4 years EMIS experience
5 years’ Experience designing and conducting education census
3 years’ Experience in teaching
Versatile in use of statistical software (to be tested)
Superb ICT skills (to be tested)

Description of Benefits:

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Security Advisor

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience5 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldSecurity / Intelligence

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The Security Advisor will provide overall guidance and direction for all security matters that the project staff will likely encounter.
S/he will also be responsible for security of staff both local and international while ensuring security of training venues and travel to sites.
The position holder reports to the Chief of Party.

Position Requirements

BSc in Sociology and other Social Sciences with 5 years’ experience managing project security
MSC in security studies plus 2 years’ experience managing project security
At least 5 years’ experience in security profession
Retired military/police and or other security service
Experienced in the north east security field
Knowledge and experience of security equipment
Good understanding of child and women rights matters
Good network within Nigerian security profession
Good ICT Skills to be tested

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

School Improvement Support Specialist

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The School Improvement Support Specialist will report to the deputy project director, instructional development.
S/he will be responsible for improving the skills and knowledge of state education managers to utilize data for teacher and school improvement purposes.

Position Requirements

M.Sc/MA in Sociology/Psychology, Economics or other Social Sciences
5 years’ experience in community development activities
3 years’ Experience in working with schools and parents
Excellent facilitation skills
IT skills to be tested

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Security Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldSecurity / Intelligence

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The Security Officer is in charge of state level security of staff and our partners during project events.
S/he reports to the Security Advisor

Position Requirements

BSc in Sociology and other social sciences with 4 years’ experience managing project security
At least 3 years’ experience in security profession
Retired military/police and or other security service
Experienced in the north east security field
Knowledge and experience of security equipment
Good understanding of child and women rights matters
Good network within Nigerian security profession
Good ICT Skills to be tested

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Senior Human Resources Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience4 – 6 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldHuman Resources / HR

Location: Yola
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Senior Human Resource Officer will manage HR functions of the project.
S/he will be responsible for managing staff HRT matters and play a critical role in ensuring that staff rights and privileges are protected in particular the right of female members of staff.

Position Requirements

BA Human Resources Management, plus 6 years’ experience
MA Human Resource management, plus 4 years’ experience
Good writing skills
Good communication skills
Experience in Nigeria labor laws (to be tested)
Good people management skills.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Senior Information Technology Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldICT / Computer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Senior IT Officer will manage all of the IT needs of the project. In this position, s/he will be responsible for providing technical support to staff to carry out their duties using ICT.
The position holder reports to the deputy director of EMIS

Position Requirements

BSc/HND in Computer Science
5 years’ experience managing project IT
Certified IT technician
Experience networking and wireless technology
Experience in setting up WAN/Lan systems
Highly skilled in computer hardware and software matters
IT skills to be tested

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Finance & Admin Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
LocationGombe
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Finance / Accounting / Audit

Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The finance and Admin. Officer will manage project financial processes and procedures and reports to the Finance and Admin. Manager.

Position Requirements

BSc Accounting/Banking and Finance with 3 years project experience
Grant management experience for USAID projects
Experience in the use of financial accounting software (to be tested)
Experience in project finance and audits
Experienced in project banking
Knowledge of USAID financial regulations
ICT skills to be tested.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Procurement Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The Procurement Officer will report to the Chief of Party and be responsible for all project procurement matters working with the procurement committee.
The position holder will also keep an up to date project inventory working with the Asset management Assistant

Position Requirements

BA/B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Purchasing, Accounting, Banking and Finance
3 years experience in project procurement
Experience in vendor analysis and selection
Good excel skills
Good ICT skills to be tested

Description of Benefits

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Community Engagement Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience2 years
LocationGombe
Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding

Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Community Engagement Officer will support the Community Engagement Specialist through developing in depth knowledge of local customs and culture and using this to ensure that project is well understood and supported by the various communities within the respective states.

Position Requirements

BA Sociology, Psychology or similar
2 years community experience in the area of education, livelihoods etc.
Good local knowledge of the state
Good network within the state system
Experience in the education sector in the target state
Ability to speak the local language preferred

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Education Management Information Systems Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience4 years
LocationAdamawa, Gombe
Job FieldICT / Computer

Location: Adamawa /Gombe (Please indicate duty station you prefer on your application)
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Education Management Information Systems Officer reports to the Deputy Director Education Management Information Systems.
S/he will work with state partners to develop their data collection, management and use skills to improve classroom instructions.
He will mentor state partners in the use of statistical software for education monitoring and planning while training them on reporting and use of the information.

Position Requirements

BSc in Mathematics/Statistics with 3 years EMIS experience or
MSc in Mathematics/Statistics with 1 years EMIS experience
1 years’ Experience participating in designing and conducting education census
4 years teaching experience
Versatile in use of statistical software (to be tested)
Good ICT skills (to be tested).

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Instructional Materials Development Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience5 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldEducation / Teaching

Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Instructional Materials Development Officer will support the Deputy Director, Instructional Materials Development.
In this position, s/he will be responsible for supporting state partners to develop their skills in instructional materials creation.

Position Requirements

BA in English Language, Mathematics
5 years current or previous teaching experience at primary school level
2 years’ Experience in materials development in educational settings on a donor funded project
Good writing skills
Above average ICT skills

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

State Team Leader

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
Experience3 years
LocationAdamawa
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The state team leader is the administrative and technical lead for the project in the respective states.
As head of office, all staff in the specific state report to this position holder.
S/he will ensure adherence to financial and administrative processes and support technical staff to carry out their core functions.
S/he is the representative of the Chief of Party in each state and will ensure that all staff adhere to project standards. The position holder reports to the Chief of Party

Position Requirements

MA/MS in Pure and or Social Sciences
3 years’ experience in project management
3 years’ experience managing staff
Great communication skills
Good understanding of local customs
Good understanding of Nigeria labor laws
Good ICT skills to be tested
A good report writer (to be assessed)
Average knowledge of project finance and procurement processes (to be tested)

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

School Improvement Support Officer

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience4 – 5 years
LocationAdamawa, Gombe
Job FieldEducation / Teaching

Location: Adamawa /Gombe
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The School Improvement Support Officer will report to school improvement Specialist.
S/he will be responsible support the SI specialist to support and improve the skills and knowledge of state education managers to utilize data for teacher and school improvement purposes.
S/he will work with state partners to use data for in service training of teachers and conduct classroom observations to support teachers through formative processes.

Position Requirements

BA in Education
3-5 years education management experience as a HoD, or subject head
Experience working with PTA or SBMC
Teaching experience a must
ICT skills important
Good report writing skills

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

M & E Assistant

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience2 years
LocationAdamawa, Gombe
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial

Location: Adamawa /Gombe
Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The M&E Assistant will report to the Snr. M&E officer. They will be responsible for administering tools, collecting and entering classroom and school data as well as conduct basic analysis.
They will also be responsible for supporting senior staff during workshops.

Position Requirements

BSC Mathematics/Statistics/ITC required
L2 years’ experience of data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing.
Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills.
Knowledge of local language preferred
Good IT skills needed
Ability to use excel and similar software preferred
Excellent verbal and written skills in English

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Driver

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationSecondary School (SSCE)
Experience3 – 5 years
LocationGombe
Job FieldTransportation and Driving

Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: Three (3) Years

Summary of Position

The Driver is in charge of driving staff to various destinations. The position holder will also provide logistics and administrative support to staff during workshop.
The position holder reports to the team leaders of their respective states

Position Requirements

Minimum requirement of SSCE and Trade test is an added advantage. At least 3-5 years working experience with International organization with ability to handle multiple priorities.
Certificate on professional driving is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Hausa is an added advantage.
Experience of USAID policy on driving and vehicle usage is an advantage

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

IT Assistant

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
LocationEnugu
Job FieldICT / Computer

Department: Atiku Center (AENEN)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Duration: 3 years

Summary of Position

The IT Assistant position holder will cater to the IT needs and support for all project and state partner staff within the state.
S/he will also provide technical support to education managers as they have their skills developed in other areas.
The position holder reports to the Senior IT officer

Position Requirements