{"id":59722,"date":"2018-07-02T11:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=59722"},"modified":"2018-06-29T16:47:32","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T15:47:32","slug":"save-children-new-vacancy-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/save-children-new-vacancy-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"Save the Children New Vacancy &#8211; Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Save the Children is the world\u2019s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children\u2019s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Consultant \u2013 Development of Literacy Materials to Improve Learning Outcomes of Children Affected by Conflict in North \u2013 East, Nigeria<br \/>\nLocations:<\/strong>\u00a0Borno<br \/>\n<strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time Humanitarian<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It aims at increasing equitable access to inclusive and protective education for children affected by conflict in Borno state, Northeast Nigeria<\/li>\n<li>The project targets 5,000 primary school-aged children (2,500 girls; 2,500 boys) who do not currently have access to learning opportunities by setting up Temporarily Learning Spaces (TLS) in areas where we already have child protection platforms and have identified a large need for learning opportunities. An additional 1000 (500 girls; 500 boys) children enrolled in primary schools will be benefiting from learning materials.<\/li>\n<li>Based on Save the Children\u2019s global ambition 2030 and the Country education strategy, we are committed to ensuring that all children learn from a quality basic education and achieve improved learning outcomes in Literacy, Numeracy and wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>The major target group are the most deprived children who are least likely to learn<\/li>\n<li>These include but not limited to children affected by armed conflict, Almajiris, the girl child and the nomadic pastoralist. Literacy rates are generally low in the Northeast and one of the attributes among others is the lack of access to age and context appropriate readers or story books which denies children a chance to practice reading<\/li>\n<li>Children need to learn to read so that they can read to learn. With funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA), Save the Children is implementing a\u00a0 project titled; Providing safe learning opportunities for children affected by conflict in Northeast Nigeria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Objective<\/strong><br \/>\nThe objectives of the consultancy are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop literacy materials; storybooks, workbooks\/worksheets, flashcards and charts that are adapted to this context and curriculum (primary 1 \u2013 6) according to the levels<\/li>\n<li>Translate the resources into the common languages spoken; Hausa and Kanuri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Consultant will be engaged. He\/she will work together with education learning spaces where Save the children is implementing its project in Jere and MMC local government areas<\/li>\n<li>The consultant, through different methods such as focused group discussions, meetings and child participation activities will engage with children, parents including community members to develop stories for different age\/grade<\/li>\n<li>These stories will be illustrated by children and\/or illustrator and then compiled by the consultant<\/li>\n<li>Save the Children will take the responsibility of mass producing it. The consultant will be responsible to work with professional language translators to proofread materials developed in both the local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) and English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What the consultant would then have to do with our support would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engage parents, teachers and children to tell stories which the consultant can then put down in the correct Kanuri and Hausa orthography.<\/li>\n<li>Based on the national basic education (primary 1 \u2013 6) curriculum and the context (language, culture and religion), develop learning resources such as flashcards, worksheets and charts.<\/li>\n<li>Engage professional translators to ensure the correct use of Hausa and Kanuri orthography in all materials developed<\/li>\n<li>Illustrate the stories- some of the stories can be illustrated by children or an illustrator.<\/li>\n<li>All the material produced need to be gender and conflict sensitive.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the storybook, flash cards, charts and worksheets are designed, draft copies printed and templates shared with Save the Children.<\/li>\n<li>Have all storybooks translated in English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three sets of Storybooks according to age\/grade in Kanuri, Hausa and English<\/li>\n<li>Literacy learning resources; flashcards, worksheets and charts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the course of the consultancy, Save the Children shall cover for the following as part of the training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consultancy Fee: The consultancy fee shall be paid as per the contract<\/li>\n<li>Transportation Cost: Transportation fee to and from Maiduguri shall be provided to the consultant upon submission of an invoice or request.<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation: The consultant shall be provided with accommodation (subject to availability of space in the guest house) or reimbursement will be made to the consultant for accommodation (subject to submission of hotel receipt\/invoice). The reimbursement for accommodation shall be in line with SCI rate.<\/li>\n<li>Car Hire: This shall be provided only for the number of days of field work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least a Master\u2019s Degree in a relevant discipline<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated understanding of the education sector with emphasis on school and teachers management<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children\u2019s aims, values and principles<\/li>\n<li>Extensive theoretical and practical experience of educational policies and school management<\/li>\n<li>Experience with education management and administration<\/li>\n<li>Excellent analytical and report writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/savethechildrenng.simplicant.com\/jobs\/27071-consultancy-development-of-literacy-materials-to-improve-learning-outcomes-of-children-affected-by-conflict-in-north-east-nigeria-borno\/detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline\u00a0<\/strong>5th July, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SCI reserves the right to withhold payment if deliverables do not meet the requirements outlined in this Terms of Reference.<\/li>\n<li>We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.<\/li>\n<li>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received and also Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date if considered necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not use third party for employment and also does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save the Children is the world\u2019s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. 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