The Atiku Institute of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), sub awardees to Creative Associates on the USAID Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read Activity invites applications and nominations for the position of Teacher Professional Development Advisor (TPDA): This application is open till February 15, 2023.
American University of Nigeria (AUN) is Africa’s premier development University. Since 2006, AUN faculty and staff have been researching and developing solutions to development and humanitarian challenges faced by Nigeria. As part of this focus, AUN is a sub partner to Creative Associates International on the USAID funded five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read Activity in Adamawa, Bauchi and Sokoto states.
Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as: legacy [Adamawa, Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and “On-demand” technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) to Read Activity will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils.
Position Summary
The Teacher Professional Development Advisor is an American University of Nigeria (AUN) employee and will lead the AUN team on the Learn to Read USAID funded Activity. The position holder will be located at the Learn to Read project head office in Abuja. The position holder will report to the Chief of Party of the Learn to Read Activity.
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure technical coordination of state-level activities and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed.
- Work closely with the Senior Pupil & Teacher Performance Advisor to manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
- Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all data: quarterly reports, MERLA data, financial information, etc.
- Support the development of literacy curriculum and standards in colleges of education in collaboration with the National Commission for Colleges of Education and state-based colleges of education.
- Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular communication with state level team counterparts, and with the learning team staff to ensure coherent planning, MERLA practices, and project troubleshooting.
- Support development and implementation of teacher, school leader, and local government authority staff training in local language early literacy methods and materials.
- Support development and implementation of all local language teacher and classroom supervision, monitoring/coaching, and pupil testing efforts.
- Work closely with the Senior Pupil &Teacher Performance Advisor to develop working relationship with teacher development institutions.
- Provide TA capacity development design leadership and advisory support to state learning partner teams in accordance with TA plans for TPD support.
- Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education in the area of languages, PhD preferred with at least three years of supervisory experience with groups or teams of staff required. Also at least five years of relevant technical experience working with activities of a similar scope to this activity.
- Prior experience with the development of early grade literacy materials, training programs, classroom monitoring protocols, and tests and assessments, including EGRA, preferred.
- At least five years of technical experience in developing and implementing Teacher Professional Development (TPD) plans and results-based management.
- Fluency in written and spoken English highly desired, advanced proficiency required.
Preferred Skills and Expertise
- Previous experience in similar role and with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
- Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
- Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking, excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Familiarity with early grade reading in Hausa language preferred.
Interested applicants should submit an application to