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Program Assistant – Assessment Coordination, PAL Network Hubs at People’s Action for Learning
2 months ago
The People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network is a south-south partnership of 17 member organisations working to promote children’s foundational learning across Africa, Asia, and America. PAL Network members conduct citizen-led assessments (CLAs) and learning intervention programmes (action) aimed at improving learning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
ASSESSMENT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION (80%)
Lead the coordination and logistical support for assessment-related activities within each region.
Ensure alignment of regional activities with the overall strategic goals of the assessment projects.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between regional staff and the central assessment unit to implement project deliverables effectively.
Oversee the collection and analysis of data pertaining to assessment activities.
Implement and monitor quality control protocols to maintain high standards in data integrity and reliability.
Coordinate and support the organisation of training sessions for regional teams on assessment protocols and tools.
Assist in the development and adaptation of training materials to meet local needs.
Prepare detailed reports on the progress and outcomes of assessment projects.
Document all field processes, highlighting challenges and solutions related to the assessment within the region.
REGIONAL HUB OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (10%)
Support non-assessment-related regional hub activities where required.
Assist in general administrative tasks and other duties as required to support the overall objectives of the regional hub.
OBJECTIVE:
The Program Assistant is primarily responsible for facilitating and supporting the implementation of PAL Network’s common assessment projects within their respective regions. This role focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of assessment activities, contributing to the strategic objectives of the PAL Network while also supporting broader regional hub operations.
OTHER (10%)
Attend and fully participate in network and staff meetings and retreats as required.
Support writing of bimonthly and annual reports and use these as the basis for monthly and annual engagements with the supervisor.
Perform such other duties as may be required from time to time.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics or related fields.
Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in a coordination role within an educational or assessment-focused project, preferably in an international or cross-cultural setting.
Skills:
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with database management systems.
Knowledge of digital data collection tools (ComCare, SurveyCTO or closely related) is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Languages
Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is required.
Candidates selected for West Africa must be proficient in French, and those for Central and South America must be proficient in Spanish.
Additional proficiency in either Kiswahili or Portuguese is highly desirable for candidates selected for East and Southern Africa.
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