Accelerated Learning Technical Lead at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an organization with robust interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Accelerated Learning Technical Lead

Location: Kano
Job Category: Fixed Term

Job Description

• The AL Technical Lead will support the FCDO-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) project with support to Accelerated Learning (AL).
• The AL Lead will support the Kano state government with light-touch advising on sustaining AL interventions in 7 LGAs, which may include liaising with desk officers and government officials, as well as conducting periodic school visits.
• In addition, the AL Lead will provide support for developing an AL camp model to be used in 4 focal LGAs as a complement to PLANE’s Foundational Literacy and Numeracy interventions.
• The AL Lead may also be responsible for responding to additional technical assistance requests in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, in collaboration with PLANE staff and consultants.
• Additional support to other PLANE activities, including workshops, materials development, materials distribution, community activities, report writing, and work planning may also be requested.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS / BA in Education, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS / MA Degree in Education, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Documented experience in Accelerated Learning programming.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Hausa.
• Demonstrated understanding of literacy and numeracy instruction 
• Working understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a team and adapt to an evolving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview