Jobs at Millennium Promise, Deadline 2013-08-05

Millennium Promise is an international non – governmental organization whose vision is to end extreme poverty worldwide in our life time. Its mission is to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in
Africa by 2015.

Millennium Promise, in partnership with the Earth Institute at Columbia University, New York works with impoverished communities, local and national governments, and partner organizations to implement high impact programs aimed at transforming lives in the continent and engaging donor nations, corporations and the general public in the effort.


Millennium Promise, the implementer of Pampaida Millennium Villages project, Kaduna, Nigeria announces the following vacancy:

For further details on the job description and application process, please visit http://www.mdgwca.org/en/jobs.php

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Millennium Promise is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: on 5th August 2013.

Education Coordinator
JOB TITLE: Education Coordinator
UNIT: Pampaida Millennium Villages Project
LOCATION: Zaria,Kaduna, Nigeria
Reporting to the Team Leader.

JOB SUMMARY
Lead and support the implementation of a package of intervention to achieve education related
MDGs in the Project Cluster within a record time.
Purpose of the Position
Under the guidance of the Regional Education Specialist, MDG Centre, West & Central Africa,
the Education Coordinator will work in close collaboration with governmental and nongovernmental organizations in education in Kaduna state and Nigeria in general to contribute
to the achievement of the MDG Goal in Education;

Professional Qualifications/Requirements
 Advanced University degree in Education of related field.
 Minimum of 5 years profession experience in governmental and nongovernmental organizations in Nigeria.
 An extended experience in providing technical support to development partners
and governments in areas relevant to formal and non-formal Education in
Nigeria;
 A good understanding of rights-based/results-based approach to programming
with experience in addressing gender issues and coordinates.
 Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts;
 Ability of effectively manage relationships with senior government officials, key
stakeholders and to work as part of a team;
 Knowledge of adult education and community participatory approaches;
 Work experience in an integrated community development project;
 Team spirit with personal skills in communication and dissemination of
knowledge;
 Demonstrate organization and problem solving skills, flexibility and ability to
work under pressure;
 Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.


Location: Kaduna
Experience: 5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not specified
Required Grade:  Not specified