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Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Summary:
The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary:
The Senior Educational Access/Fragility Specialist provides the overall technical expertise on the expansion of access-related activities, including risk reduction and safety, gender based violence, equitable education services, education and conflict analysis, non-formal education, well-being, psychosocial support and ensuring activities are conflict-sensitive and do no harm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitating access to quality education of 500,000 out of school children through Non-Formal setting education, community mobilization and capacity building of education authorities and other partners;
• Analyzing and addressing barriers to educational access and participation;
• Assessing issues of supply and demand for education options/services;
• Analysis and assessment of education needs in emergencies;
• Integrating a conflict-sensitive approach to education, preparation of activity designs;
• Adapting rapidly changing activity designs; implementing successful strategies to combat school-related gender based violence; and
• Implementation of risk reduction and psychosocial well-being activities.

Reporting & Supervision:
This position reports to the Chief of Party.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’s Degree in education, conflict-related field, political economy, or related field;
• At least eight (8) years of experience in the education sector, with at least five years of a leadership role in a conflict or crisis-affected country context;
• At least five (5) years of relevant technical experience working with activities that are of a similar scope to this activity; and
• At least five (5) years’ technical experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and results-based management.