LGEA Access Coordinator - Northern Education Initiative Plus at Creative Associates International

Project Summary

• The Northern Education Initiative Plus project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria; equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• The LGEA Access Coordinator will provide technical Assistance and guidance 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 and psychosocial support and ensuring activities are conflict-sensitive and do no harm
• The position will be based at the respective Local Government Education office.

Reporting & Supervision:

• This position is housed in LGEA in Bauchi, Nigeria, reporting to the Access & Fragility Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing and addressing barriers to educational access and participation;
• Support in Access issues of supply and demand for education options/services;
• Participate in analysis and assessment of education needs in emergencies;
• Liaise with LGEA government and NGO partners to address barriers to access to education both formal and informal
• Liaise with non-formal education as well as Islamic Education centers to improve access to education for children.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master's Degree with at least one year (or Bachelor's with at least 3 years) of relevant experience in education development, with familiarity working in local governmental systems in Nigeria
• Prior experience providing training and capacity building to staff and counterparts in areas of participatory planning
• Undergraduate Degree in Education, Public Administration or related field;
• Fluency in English and Hausa required.