JOBS VACANCIES : Education & Literacy Officers - NASCENT Solutions, International Organization

Education & Literacy Officer
Location: Kumbo, Garoua, Ngaoundere and Bertoua
Type of Employment: Salaried
Reporting: Education and Literacy Lead
Summary
Nascent Solutions (Nascent) seeks qualified professionals to support the literacy component of the
US Department of Agriculture Funded International Food for Education and Child Nutrition
Project. The incumbent will work under the Education and Literacy Lead to provide quality
technical input.
About Nascent Solutions
Nascent Solutions (Nascent) is a US-based international development organization. Its mission is
to enable vulnerable people, especially women and children in rural Africa, to develop skills for
self-sufficiency. The organization focuses on food security and nutrition, health, literacy and skills
development, and gender equity.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate with School administration to support teacher development
• Participate in resource development that aligns with the project goal and target audience.
• Participate in all training activities
• Community engagement and mobilization about the importance of education
• Support field teams through coordination between country offices to ensure that project
activities are conducted promptly and according to project objectives and donor standards.
• Collaborate with field coordinators and assistants to collect quality information and data
for new business opportunities.
• Track the monthly sector achievements and highlights.
Qualifications required
• A bachelor’s degree in education, international development, or a related discipline, or a
master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities to conduct research.
• At least four years of experience in a multicultural context.
• Experience in preparing project reports, work plans, and other design documents.
• Knowledge of and networks within the international development community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with proficiency in a foreign
language highly desirable.
• Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated and autonomous; ability to work with little guidance.

• Willingness and ability to undertake a broad range of tasks as necessary in a small, growing
organization.
• Fast learner and team player.
• Skilled at providing advocacy and technical assistance.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Strong social media capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally 15% of the time.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are advised to submit a cover letter and resume via email at
Recruitment@nascents.org by July 31, 2024.

The applicant MUST clearly indicate the position
and location they are applying for in the email subject line.

Applications sent through any other
medium or channel will not be considered.