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JOB TITLE: Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Trainers
JOB LOCATION: Adamawa, Bauchi and Sokoto
JOB DETAILS
- The EGRA Trainer will be responsible for preparing and training data collectors to administer the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) accurately and effectively.
- The Trainer will deliver comprehensive training sessions, ensuring that all data collectors are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their roles.
- The Trainer will also provide ongoing support and guidance throughout the data collection process.
Objectives of the Assessment
- Ensure that all data collectors are thoroughly trained in the EGRA protocols, tools, and ethical guidelines.
- Promote high standards of data collection by ensuring that data collectors are proficient in administering the EGRA.
- Provide continuous support to data collectors during the fieldwork to address any challenges and ensure consistent application of the assessment protocols.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive training curriculum and materials based on the EGRA protocols.
- Customize training sessions to address the specific needs and contexts of the data collectors.
- Conduct in-person for data collectors, covering all aspects of the EGRA, including the purpose of the assessment, data collection techniques, and ethical considerations.
- Use interactive methods, such as role-playing and mock assessments, to ensure data collectors fully understand the procedures.
- Assess the competence of data collectors through practical exercises and evaluations.
- Certify data collectors who demonstrate the required proficiency in administering the EGRA.
- Provide real-time support to data collectors during the data collection period, addressing any issues or questions that arise.
- Conduct spot checks or field visits to observe data collectors in action and ensure adherence to the training provided.
- Collect feedback from data collectors regarding the training and use this information to make improvements to future training sessions.
- Report to the Project Manager on the progress of the training and any areas that need further attention.
Deliverables:
- Develop and submit a comprehensive training curriculum and supporting materials, including manuals, presentations, and assessment tools.
- Deliver successful training sessions to all data collectors, ensuring each participant is prepared to administer the EGRA.
- Provide certification to data collectors who meet the required standards for EGRA administration.
- Submit reports on the support provided to data collectors during the fieldwork, including any challenges encountered and how they were addressed.
- Compile a final report summarizing the training process, participant evaluations, and recommendations for future training sessions.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in education, social sciences, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in training and capacity-building, preferably in educational assessments or similar projects.
- Prior experience with facilitating EGRA or similar literacy assessments is highly desirable.
- Strong training and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate adult learners.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in the local language(s).
- Ability to design and adapt training materials to suit different learning styles and contexts.
- Willingness to travel to training locations and provide ongoing support during the data collection period.
Total Data Collectors required per State:
- Adamawa – 7
- Bauchi – 7
- Sokoto – 7
Others:
- The Data Collectors will attend training for 5 days and work for a total of 10 days to cover the sampled schools and communities.
How to apply
to apply for the ongoing Creative Associates International job opening, kindly send your CV to [email protected] using the job title as subject
Deadline: August 31, 2024