Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparent elections and more. Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel in conflict and post-conflict environments. To deliver a high degree of service, innovative theories of change and solid project evaluation, Creative is divided into four program divisions: Education Communities in Transition Economic Growth Cross Function Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has been a results-driven organization. In the area of education, for example, since 2000 Creative has trained nearly 390,000 teachers in new strategies, approaches and pedagogical techniques. About 45 percent of the teachers are based in Africa. Thanks to the support of international clients, multilateral donors and the private sector, Creative has active programs in 20 countries-from Honduras to Tanzania and Yemen to Cambodia. Since its founding, Creative has undertaken projects in more than 85 countries. Today, the Creative counts on a professional staff of more than 1,000 people around the world who are committed to working with officials, nongovernmental organizations and community members to realize the positive change they seek.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 years
- Location: Bauchi
- Job Field: Data Science / Research
PositionSummary
Primary state-based support the development and implementation of state-based assessments, studies, and research.
Reporting & Supervision
The Study Officer will report to the MERLA Officer with dotted line reporting to the Research and Learning Advisor
Responsibilites
- Research and Assessment Manager to set up and conduct research activities and situational studies and collaborate with state and LGEA counterparts on planning and logistics for all studies.
- Work with Research and Learning Advisor to set up and conduct research activities and situational studies.
- Collaborate with state and LGEA counterparts on planning and logistics for all studies.
- Support training of staff in the use of data collection tools.
- Support in the collation and analysis of research and study data in the State to facilitate learning and collaboration.Support in development of Research reports with the Research and Learning Advisor.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in data systems, statistics, or related field preferred, high school diploma required.
- At least three years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years designing and delivering education studies
- At least six months’ supervising experience required, if supervising employees.
- International development experience, particularly in education, assessments, and special studies
- Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.
- Prior experience with supporting civil society-based monitoring of literacy outcomes is required.
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English required.
- Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba preferred.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in similar role.
- Proven experience directly and indirectly supervising and managing staff and teams.
- Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
- Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Creative Associates International on hq-creative.icims.com to apply
