Summary of the Role: 

• The Program Delivery and Training Associate will support the design and continual improvement of the numeracy, english and Hausa reading components of TaRL interventions in Nigeria. The role will be focused initially on supporting content development and capacity building exercises for TaRL activities. The Program Delivery and Training Associate will work as part of a team who will work hand in hand with the focus state government to improve learning outcomes in the state. The role requires someone passionate about education, dedicated, flexible, solutions-oriented and caring. The position will be based in the focus state with frequent travel within the state. 

Major roles and responsibilities:

• Strengthen instructional effectiveness by developing deep expertise in the TaRL approach and using classroom practice to continually enhance instructional support skills.
• Improve learning materials and methodologies by testing and refining literacy and numeracy content in the classroom and incorporating feedback from teachers, learners and data.
• Promote innovation in teaching practice by identifying, documenting and sharing successful instructional techniques across the project.
• Ensure programme coherence and impact by aligning literacy and numeracy components with other programme activities to deliver on programme objectives and workplan commitments.
• Enhance teacher and mentor capacity by designing and facilitating high-quality trainings and workshops in collaboration with government and internal PD&T teams.
• Improve instructional delivery in classrooms by providing ongoing coaching and tailored support to teachers and mentors, including lesson planning and adaptation of teaching materials.
• Maintain high training and mentoring standards by quality-assuring coaching and training delivered by Master Trainers and Teacher Trainer/Mentors.
• Enable informed decision-making by contributing to timely and accurate technical and programme reports for the Programme Advisory Board.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement and collaboration by supporting the management of relationships with key government partners at national, state and LGA levels.
• Promote effective collaboration within TaRL Africa by building and maintaining strong working relationships with the Central and Nigeria TaRL teams and contributing actively to programme delivery.

Key Competencies:

• Expertise in Foundational Learning Methodologies: Deep understanding of the TaRL approach and ability to model high-quality literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Content Adaptation and Development: Ability to design, test and refine teaching and learning materials based on classroom evidence and learner needs.
• Training Design and Facilitation: Skill in developing and delivering engaging, learner-centered training and coaching sessions for teachers and mentors.
• Monitoring and Quality Assurance: Ability to assess the quality of instructional delivery and mentoring, and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

• Data-driven Improvement: Ability to collect, analyse and use classroom data and feedback to inform instructional content and programme decisions.
• Programme Integration: Ability to align instructional components with broader programme objectives and activities to deliver coherent and effective implementation.

• Collaboration and Partner Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain productive working relationships with government officials and internal project teams.
• Communication: Ability to clearly present technical information and good practices to diverse audiences (teachers, mentors, government officials and internal teams).

• Innovation and Continuous Learning: Openness to new approaches and commitment to improving practice through experimentation and reflection.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify instructional challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Accountability and Dependability: Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time and follow through on commitments.

Education and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching or a related field; A PGDE and/or Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of (4) four years’ experience working within the education space.
• Working knowledge of local curriculum, textbook analysis, instructional practices and assessment tools preferred
• Good command of written and spoken English

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Summary of the Role: 

• TaRL Africa is supporting the Katsina State Government to implement the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program for Out-of-School Children (OOSC) and across conventional primary schools in the state. The PD&T assistant will provide support to coordinate and facilitate TaRL activities across the location including teacher and mentor capacity building, measurement and monitoring, community engagement and research and learning at the LGA level.  The primary purpose of the role is to build government actors capacity, and systems to ensure that effective TaRL classes are delivered and learning outcomes improve. PD&T Assistant will work closely with LGA actors to have more direct engagement and to learn and incubate solutions.  The role will require someone who has a good understanding working with out of school children, is dynamic, creative, good at managing multiple tasks, and passionate about improving the learning outcomes of all children. The position forms part of the state and regional team.

Major roles and responsibilities:

Strengthen Teacher and Mentor Capacity for Improved Instructional Quality (30%)

• Increase instructional effectiveness by applying deep expertise in the TaRL approach to provide targeted support and coaching for teachers and mentors, improving classroom delivery and learning outcomes.
• Enhance teacher and mentor performance through actionable insights from classroom practice and structured quality assurance of training sessions at the LGA level.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing results-focused coaching, ensuring challenges identified in reflection meetings are resolved within one academic term.
• Strengthen sustainability by building the capacity of Local Government Education Authorities to independently support, monitor, and improve TaRL activities.
• Improve program quality by contributing to the development and refinement of teaching and learning materials that respond to emerging classroom needs.
• Enable responsive decision-making by providing timely, strategic feedback to the TaRL Africa team.

Leverage Data for Continuous Program Improvement and Accountability (20%)

• Ensure accurate tracking of learning outcomes through timely and reliable data collection and monitoring.
• Improve evidence-based planning by supporting government-led data systems and generating high-quality reports for LGA-level program adjustments.
• Increase teaching effectiveness by using data insights to identify learning gaps, highlight successes, and recommend targeted interventions.
• Support adaptive program design through evidence-based feedback that informs refinements across LGAs.

Contribute to Innovation and Learning to Strengthen TaRL Programming (15%)

• Enhance program effectiveness by documenting classroom successes, challenges, and best practices to inform strategic decisions and policy advocacy.
• Increase contextual relevance by supporting innovative classroom strategies and adapting interventions to emerging challenges.
• Strengthen evidence generation through systematic collection of high-quality field data that supports continuous learning.

Foster Community Ownership and Support for Foundational Learning (15%)

• Increase community engagement and support by building strong relationships with parents, local leaders, and stakeholders to promote program activities.
• Improve student participation and learning outcomes by sharing data with communities and empowering them to advocate for consistent school attendance.

Ensure Effective Coordination and Responsive Implementation at the LGA Level (20%)

• Enhance local education system capacity by serving as the primary liaison for TaRL activities, ensuring alignment with government officials and school leadership.
• Improve program delivery by proactively identifying implementation challenges and facilitating timely, context-specific solutions.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by providing actionable insights and regular field reports to regional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to develop and test creative solutions for implementation challenges.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust approaches based on the realities of the field and stakeholder needs.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building abilities to work effectively with teachers, government officials, and communities.
• Passion for Education: A genuine interest in improving learning outcomes for children in Nigeria.
• Flexibility: Willing to take on multiple roles and handle various responsibilities as needed.

Education and Qualifications 

• HND/bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in field-based roles, preferably in education or community-based programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in teacher training, mentoring, or capacity-building roles is preferred.
• Experience working with out of school children
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with community engagement and mobilizing support for educational initiatives.
• Willingness to travel within the state and engage in fieldwork in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in local languages spoken in the region is a required.

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