Researcher - 46 days, N15,000 – 20,000/day


46 days (end July - September 2006)



The Commonwealth Education Fund (CEF) is seeking qualified researchers to undertake a qualitative short-term study in Nigeria. The position requires some desk-based research, semi-structured interviews with a range of stakeholders, plus facilitation of group discussions stimulating reflection and creative ideas. Most of the research will take place in Nigeria, but attendance at an international workshop in Kenya will be required in July. A written report and oral presentation will be due in September 2006.



The CEF, jointly managed by ActionAid, Oxfam and Save the Children, was launched in 2002, with the aim of creating a social and political environment in which education becomes the number one national priority for developing nations. Through support for national coalitions the CEF encourages wide participation in the design and implementation of national and local education plans and frameworks. It also helps local communities to monitor government spending on education, and supports learning from effective innovations in quality education provision.



As the CEF will end in June 2008, this international research is being undertaken in order to find nationally appropriate ways to sustain the CEF model. The research will also document and share learning on the process of coalition building and sustainable collaborative funding strategies.



Essential requirements: Three years' qualitative research experience; knowledge of development and education sectors; excellent time management, research and writing skills; internet and telephone access; resident in the country; willing and able to travel to Kenya 24-27 July 2006.



Deadline for applications is 28 June 2006, and work will commence on 24 July 2006.



Contact: Mamedu Andrew - CEF COORDINATOR (EMAIL: andrew.mamedu@actionaid.org , TEL: 08037175377)