Job Vacancy: Job title: Senior Data Systems Advisor, Abuja, Nigeria
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Position : Senior Data Systems Advisor, Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
The Senior Data Systems Advisor will l ead Identify technology solutions for data management to improve teaching and learning through the project. Develop proposals and cost/benefit analysis of different solution.
REPORTING & SUPERVISION
The Senior Data Systems Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with project management and technical advisors to decide most appropriate technological approaches and how to integrate technology into existing programs.
- Manage the piloting of technology platforms.
- Assist evaluation of technology platforms and make recommendations on revisions to both the platform and curriculum as appropriate.
- Train facilitators, teachers, government staff, and learners on the use of technology. Collaborate and maintain regular contact with partners to ensure successful implementation of technology to support curriculum.
- Prepare progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against set targets.
- Collaborate closely with Nigeria LEARN staff and management in Nigeria and abroad as required.
- Participate in internal administrative and operational meetings, as required, and facilitate arrangements for organizing meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Liaise with Senior TA Coordination and Learning Advisor to develop plans to monitor and support TA Data Systems gaps, providing on-demand support as needed.
- Liaise with other Technical Advisors to develop plan, implement, monitor and support TA Data Systems gaps, providing on-demand support as needed.
- Provide capacity building, coordination, and monitoring support to Data Systems TA staff and consultants in Abuja and in Legacy, Launching, and On-Demand states.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
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Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in data systems, education technologies, or related field required; master’s degree may be substituted for undergraduate degree in data systems, education technologies, or related field and two additional years of relevant experience.
- At least eight years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least five in design technological learning and management solutions in education sector; West Africa experience preferred.
- At least four years of direct supervisory experience required.
- Demonstrated success and experience in delivering cost effective, user-friendly educational technical solutions that support quality learning outcomes, and community engagement.
- Prior experience organizing, implementing, and reporting on education management indicators.
- Prior experience with monitoring and reporting requirements for USAID programs highly desired.
- Demonstrated excellence in communications and interpersonal skills.
- Political savvy to interact effectively with numerous ministry institutions and senior-level national and subnational-level government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged environments, across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed upon timelines.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
- Fluency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba is highly desired.
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 systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Excellent record keeping, and documentation skills are required.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Job criteria for job ad : Senior Data Systems Advisor, Abuja, Nigeria Job category :
IT, new technologies
Industries :
Social, public and human services
Employment type :
Permanent contract – Fixed-term contract
Region :
Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:36:34 GMT
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