The World Literacy Foundation, established in 2013, is dedicated to empowering communities worldwide through literacy and education. With a presence in countries including Australia, the US, the UK, Kenya, Colombia, and Uganda, we support children and young people by providing books, literacy resources, and educational tools. We believe every child deserves access to the literacy skills needed to seize opportunities and thrive, regardless of their location. Education is the cornerstone of brighter futures, and we work tirelessly to ensure that children across the globe have the skills they need to succeed. Since 2014, we have been implementing ourSun Booksdigital learning initiative to provide children in Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya with access to high-quality educational resources. By integrating literacy, solar power, and digital technology,Sun Booksis transforming education in off-grid areas. The platform offers over 800 eBooks, interactive literacy activities, and teaching resources. We also provide ongoing teacher training to ensure that education is both sustainable and impactful. As we continue to expand our presence in Nigeria, your role will be crucial in supporting this growth and helping us reach even more children in need.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sun Books Implementation Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT) & Lagos
Role Overview
- The Sun Books Implementation Manager will oversee the implementation of our Sun Books Project in Nigeria.
- This role will focus on ensuring that our Sun Books project is effectively implemented through the productive utilisation of our literacy resources in all our project schools.
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for literacy improvement among teachers and children of underserved communities.
Key Responsibilities
Sun Books Project Implementation:
- The effective implementation of our Sun Books Project in all our project schools.
- The Supervision of teachers and children as they make use of our literacy resources.
- The teaching and co-teaching of Literacy in the classroom using our structured literacy resources and syllabus
- Organisation of literacy sessions with learners during free periods
- Ensure a positive project experience among the teachers and learners we work with.
Performance Tracking & Impact Measurement:
- Monitor and evaluate the project impact among teachers and learners, ensuring alignment with WLF’s impact goals.
- Track teachers’ and learners’ progress through ongoing assessments, to identify their literacy needs and optimize program effectiveness.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports to the Project Lead and Global Program Manager on program outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Sound knowledge of TESOL and the overall teaching of Literacy.
- Proven experience managing literacy projects.
- Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills to track program impact across schools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global non-profit environment.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee literacy initiatives.
- Experience teaching Literacy to vulnerable and marginalised children.
- Experience training teachers on effective literacy teaching in low-income communities
- Ability to create and maintain sound relationship with teachers, school heads and administrators.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 15th May, 2025.
