The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

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 scaleSupport 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 neededBuild 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 ManagementManage delivery across several projects with 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

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