Education Officer at Yobe Peace and Community Development Initiative (YOPCODI)

Organization Background

• YOPCODI is a Nigerian Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) that envision a society where communities have equitable access to social and economic services.
• YOPCODI works for the sustenance of peace and development in volatile and resettled communities affected by insurgency, with focus on responding to the immediate, short and long-term needs of affected children and women in Northeast Nigeria.

Position Summary

• The Education Officer will take responsibility for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of education programme to improve children’s learning outcomes through both formal and non-formal education activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the areas of education in emergencies to teachers, volunteers and community members engaged in the project.
• Closely collaborate with the concerned stakeholders to ensure that programme goals are achieved and sustained.
• Actively participate in education-related activities and meetings, and seek active collaboration with other players working in the education sector.
• Adhere to the work plan and ensure the activities are fully implemented as per the standards.
• Ensure close supervision and support to field based education activities.
• Identify and communicate project gaps, challenges and vulnerabilities to the line manager on a timely basis and suggest possible solutions to the problems.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to education for every child, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and at-risk children.
• Ensure adherence to project standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Report serious cases of abuse to the Child Safeguarding focal point, Line Manager or Project Coordinator. Strict confidentiality must be respected.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final report based on the project targets and results.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Education Degree: University Degree in Social Work, Education, Social Studies, Human Rights, or any other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of Education / Child Protection / SGBV / Social Work / Case Management.
• Good analytical and writing skills.
• Good knowledge of MS office software.
• The ability to work with people of all ages and from a range of backgrounds
• Language skills: Fluent in local languages and in English (speaking/reading/writing).