Field Coordinator at Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) - 6 Openings

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: Field Coordinator

Locations: Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa and Sokoto
Job Type: Full time
Slot: Kaduna (3), Kano (1), Jigawa (1), Sokoto (1)
Reports to: Associate Regional Manager

Role Purpose

• Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa seeks to fill Field Coordinator roles which will provide support to coordinate and facilitate TaRL activities across Teacher and Mentor Capacity Building, Measurement and Monitoring, Community Engagement and Research and Learning at the LGA level.
• The primary purpose of the role is to build government actors capacity, and systems to ensure that effective TaRL classes are delivered and learning outcomes improve.
• Field Coordinators will be allocated LGAs in order to have more direct engagement and to learn and incubate solutions before they get rolled out to the rest of the programme.
• The role will require someone who is dynamic, creative, good at managing multiple different tasks, and passionate about improving the learning outcomes of all children.
• The position forms part of the state and regional team and will be based in the focus state/LGA with some travel across the state. 

Main Responsibilities
Teacher and Mentor Capacity Building (30%):

• Work with TaRL Africa team to develop a deep understanding of the TaRL approach and learn techniques for providing instructional support.
• Practice the TaRL methodology in the classroom to build practical skillset
• Support teachers and mentors to deliver effective TaRL classes, including visiting classes, supporting struggling schools, working with government mentors to build their skills to support teachers
• Ensure organized training sessions for teachers, mentors, and other educational actors at the LGA level on TaRL methodology are well executed.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to ensure teachers and mentors are implementing TaRL effectively in the classroom.
• Work with local education authorities to strengthen their capacity to support TaRL delivery.
• Work with Local government education authorities and Head teachers to ensure that review and reflection meetings are organised and attended.
• Work with local governments to ensure priority challenges identified during review and reflection meetings are acted on within 1 term
• Provide regular feedback to the organisation on all activities.
• Contribute to the review and development of new materials for implementation.

Assessments and Data Collection (20%):

• Oversee the timely collection of assessment results, monitoring data, including classroom practices to ensure program fidelity.
• Support government and ensure smooth data entry and collation processes
• Collect additional process data as is required for programmatic and reporting purposes.
• Use data to identify gaps, successes, and areas for improvement and communicate these to the state-level/regional team.
• Participate in regular program reviews and provide feedback on TaRL performance in the allocated LGAs.

Research and Learning (15%):

• Support research efforts by collecting relevant data and facilitating research activities in collaboration with the research team.
• Use learnings from the field to help incubate new solutions or improvements for TaRL programming.
• Collaborate with state and regional teams to refine and test innovations before broader rollouts.
• Regularly report on classroom activities – challenges, successes and sharing of best practices.
• Try innovative classroom approaches to address challenges that emerge in the classroom.
• Identify key challenges teachers are facing within the classroom and try out potential solutions through directly delivering classes.
• Share lessons from schools with instructors and mentors.

Community Engagement (15%):

• Engage with parents, community leaders, and local stakeholders to increase awareness and support for TaRL activities.
• Work with local actors to mobilize resources and support for the program, including promoting monitoring of TaRL activities and volunteerism where appropriate.
• Engage with parents, community leaders, and local stakeholders to share learning outcome data and advocate for school attendance.

LGA-Level Coordination and Problem Solving (20%):

• Act as the main point of contact for TaRL activities in assigned LGAs, coordinating with government officials, school administrators, and local partners.
• Address challenges and bottlenecks in implementation at the LGA level, proposing creative and context-specific solutions.
• Provide regular reports and updates on LGA activities to the state/regional team.

Minimum Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in field-based roles, preferably in education or community-based programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in teacher training, mentoring, or capacity-building roles is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with community engagement and mobilizing support for educational initiatives.
• Willingness to travel within the state and engage in fieldwork in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in local languages spoken in the region is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to develop and test creative solutions for implementation challenges.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust approaches based on the realities of the field and stakeholder needs.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building abilities to work effectively with teachers, government officials, and communities.
• Passion for Education: A genuine interest in improving learning outcomes for children in Nigeria.
• Flexibility: Willing to take on multiple roles and handle various responsibilities as needed.

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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