Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA) Advisor at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA) Advisor

Job ID: 2022-2427
Location: Abuja
Category: Program Management
Reporting & Supervision: Reports to the Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Research Learning and Adapting Advisor.

Program Description

• Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second grade pupils.
• The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practice by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform.
• The project objective is to instill ownership in and build capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and wellbeing necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains.
• LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost- efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.

Position Summary

• Lead the development of the CLA strategy and plan, and oversee CLA activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of the project CLA approach and mentor project-wide CLA implementation using relevant tools and resources.
• Coordinate systematic integration of CLA approach across the program cycle, applying the relevant tools and resources.
• Coordinate with state-level CLA officers on implementation of CLA events, information sharing and ensuring learning is fed back to LEARN advisors and government counterpart for adaptation of approaches and interventions.
• Monitor project-wide effectiveness of the CLA approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Analytical Sciences, Project Management or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least six years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least four years in CLA and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• At least three years of supervisory experience with groups or teams of staff required.
• Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform strategic decision-making.
• Fluency in spoken and written English highly desired, advanced proficiency required.

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.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.