Education Officer at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria - SWODEN

The Education Officer will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, mobilization, and enrollment of out-of-school girls and women for formal school reintegration.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective literacy and numeracy instruction within the project.
• Coordinate with relevant educational institutions, local authorities, and community structures to ensure smooth reintegration processes.
• Monitor the attendance, academic progress, and retention of beneficiaries in schools and literacy classes.
• Support the integration of foundational literacy and numeracy into skills training curricula.
• Organize and facilitate awareness campaigns on the importance of girl-child education and women's literacy.
• Prepare detailed work plans and activity reports for educational interventions.
• Ensure all educational activities align with project goals and SWODEN Nigeria's operational guidelines.
• Manage educational resources and materials efficiently.

Data Collection & Reporting

• The Education Officer will be responsible for meticulous data collection and reporting related to all educational activities.

Key data deliverables include:

• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all enrolled girls and women.
• Attendance Tracking: Daily/weekly attendance records for school reintegration, literacy classes, and educational support sessions.
• Progress Assessments: Records of pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure learning gains (literacy, numeracy).
• Retention Data: Regular updates on beneficiary retention rates within formal schooling and literacy programs.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries and implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case studies demonstrating impact.
• Activity Reports: Timely submission of weekly and monthly activity reports detailing progress, challenges, and next steps.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing education programs, preferably in NGOs or community-based settings.
• Proven experience working with out-of-school children, women, and vulnerable populations.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian education system, especially in northern Nigeria.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mobilization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) for educational programs.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of Jigawa State.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Experience in curriculum development for non-formal education.