Education and Psychosocial Support Officer at Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC)

Reports to: Program Manager

Job Purpose

• The purpose of this position is to provide technical guidance and ensure the implementation of Education and Psychosocial support activities for community-based OVCs support in the 4GATES project component of JDPC ENUGU’s Treatment, Prevention, and Support for OVC Project.
• The OVC Education and Psychosocial support Officer are under the supervision of the Program Manager, in collaboration with other thematic areas officers organize a range of duties related to education and child protection.

Responsibilities

• The Education and Psychosocial Support Officer will provide technical leadership in education and protection OVC services.
• The OVC Education and Psychosocial Support Officer will have some combination of technical expertise and experience in OVC service areas that include; child protection, psychosocial support, education, child rights, and advocacy.
• The OVC Education and Psychosocial Support Officer will guide the project technically in terms of OVC service provision; capacity development and mentoring of community volunteers and caregivers on child protection and education.
• To develop a detailed annual work plan for OVC Care and support in child protection and education and participate in project evaluations and assessments.
• To identify and support needy OVC with primary and secondary school fees.
• To plan for and oversee debriefing training for adolescent youths.
• To plan for and undertake follow-up training for community volunteers.
• To facilitate the formation and training of Community OVC coalitions and task forces
• To prepare and submit timely monthly, reports and share with partners as appropriate.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of First Degree or HND in Social Sciences or a Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or another relevant field
• 2-3 years experience.
• Having an understanding of the child rights sector, OVC frameworks in Nigeria and OVC programming guidelines including National Service Standards is essential.
• Experience working with children
• Experienced in child rights
• Knowledge of OVC programming is essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint presentation
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and innovative
• Fluency in English and Igbo is essential.
• Must reside in Enugu state.