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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. Experience4 – 5 yearsLocation Adamawa, Job Overview/Summary The IRC is seeking to hire a full time Education Technology and Innovation officer (Edtech) in Nigeria to support projects across our portfolio of the education Global Research & Innovation Priority (GRIP). Our multi-disciplinary teams build, facilitate, and contribute to projects that span research and ideation through prototyping, piloting, evaluation and scaling. Our solutions are co-created in partnership with colleagues and partners from the regions where we work. You must be comfortable in a fast paced, collaborative and flexible working environment to help to manage the diverse, multi-disciplinary work. Experience working in cross-functional teams is essential. The successful candidate will report to the Ed-Tech Specialist in Nigeria and will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all the education activities, including leading and coordinating the non-formal education program and systems support activities at the national and state level. Major Responsibilities The Ed-Tech and Innovation Officer (EdTech) will be an integral part of the Nigeria Country team and will work collaboratively with the Education team at various stages of innovation, research, and project implementation. EdTech solution scaling and thought leadership Oversee EdTech pilots in coordination with technology, education, and humanitarian partners, while building roadmaps to scale Support further understanding of localized students and teacher needs for education, preferably in humanitarian contexts. Oversee training, coaching and on-going support of teachers, tutors and learning facilitators to improve instructional practices in literacy, numeracy and social and emotional skills. Ensure technical coordination of state-level activities related to teacher education and curriculum development, and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed Build and maintain a network of innovative process and education solution partners who can support the development of new educational products and services. This includes individuals, collectives, implementers, consultants, and startups. Program & Project Management Manage delivery across several projectswith multi-disciplinary teams that include education, technology, design, innovation, implementation, and research expertise. Support the projects procurements activities in collaboration with the Supply Chain team. Clear monitoring and reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annually) against program level deliverables and KP Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: Education Coordinator Indirect/Technical Reporting: N/A Position directly Supervises: N/A Key Internal Contacts: FC, M&E, HR, Supply chain and Finance Country Program: Region/Global: Qualifications Education/Work Experience: Preferably master’s degree in education technology, bachelor’s degree in education, or related field. 4-5 years of experience delivering projects and programs ideally in NGO or social enterprise settings. Experience of working with cross functional digital teams. Experience of delivering innovation projects (ideally education technology and innovation ones) end-to-end, on time, on budget and to a high quality. Experience of financial management at project and program level. Good understanding of, and experience with, project planning software and a range of cloud-based technologies (esp Asana, Mavenlink, Hubspot & Excel) Enjoy collaborative work, flexible structures and working with a geographically dispersed team. Ability to multi-task and move quickly between projects through effective prioritization. Organized and with excellent attention to detail. Ability to apply diversity and inclusion lens and approach to work. Cares about the mission and goals of the IRC. Desirable Preferred experience working in education in humanitarian contexts. Experience of working on projects with a diverse range of non-profit, commercial, and entrepreneurial stakeholders. Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee (IRC) on rescue.csod.com to apply

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