Nov 7, 2018
EDC/NEI PLUS PROJECT – ABUJA.
ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST (ABUJA)
Location: EDC/NEI PLUS PROJECT, ABUJA OFFICE, ABUJA NIGERIA.
Introduction:
The Northern Education Initiative Plus invites application from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assessment Specialist. The Assessment Specialist will lead the design and implementation of the project’s assessments and operational research initiatives. He/she will report directly to the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist based in Abuja and work closely with the Senior M&E Advisor and other members of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment and Research Unit. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Essential Job Functions:
Primary Responsibilities:
The Assessment Specialist will lead the design and implementation of all assessments and operational research. Specifically, the Assessment Specialist will:
Provide leadership with development of project-specific literacy and other kinds of assessments
Conduct in-country adaptations of international literacy assessment tools
Develop and implement literacy and other kinds of assessments in two of Nigeria’s Northern States Bauchi and Sokoto
Participate in data analysis
Prepare reports on assessment results
Prepare communication briefs and presentations on basic literacy and other kinds of Assessments
Provide training to field staff on assessment-related tasks such as data collection, data management and dissemination
Coordinate knowledge sharing efforts related to evaluation protocols, procedures and reports
Collaborate closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment & Research team in all activities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Skills and Experience
An ideal candidate will have:
Academic background and professional interest in basic literacy research and evaluation
Experience in data collection, processing, and analysis
Statistical analysis skills with knowledge of SPSS
Knowledge and understanding of remote data collection
Ability to analyze and provide written synopses
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Prior experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
Proficiency in Hausa is an added advantage
Qualifications
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to effectively work independently as well as in groups; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Specific requirements:
Master’s degree with atleast 3–5 years related assessment, research and evaluation experience
Experience with computer applications (including databases), psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet research
Some prior research or evaluation leadership preferred
Travel to project states required, up to 30%
Apply via :
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes . with “Abuja Assessment Specialist” in the subject line of the e-mail. Only candidates who are found suitable will be invited for the interview. Phone calls will not be accepted please.EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.Please note that invited candidates are expected to bear the cost of attending the interview as no cost is attached for that.
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