Fresh Jobs at Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCII)

Job Summary

• The Volunteer Teacher will support the delivery of learning activities under the Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) for out-of-school and vulnerable children. The role involves facilitating structured learning sessions, supporting students’ academic development, and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons using the approved accelerated learning curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans and teaching materials to support effective learning.
• Support students in developing basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills.

Classroom Management

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Manage classroom activities and encourage active student participation.

Student Monitoring

• Track student attendance and participation.
• Assess students’ learning progress and provide feedback to the Education Officer.

Community Engagement

• Encourage school attendance and support community efforts to enroll out-of-school children.
• Engage with parents and caregivers to support learners’ education.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Promote child safeguarding and ensure the protection and wellbeing of all learners.
• Report any child protection concerns in line with organizational procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of NCE, Diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Prior teaching or volunteer experience working with children is an advantage.
• Passion for education and supporting vulnerable children.

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Patience and ability to work with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to child safeguarding and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work collaboratively with programme staff and community members.

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Job Summary

• The GBV/PSS Caseworker will provide survivor-centered support to individuals affected by gender-based violence (GBV), including case management and psychosocial support (PSS). The role involves identifying survivors, assessing their needs, providing emotional support, and facilitating referrals to appropriate services in line with ethical and protection standards.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Identify and register GBV survivors in line with confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop individualized case plans.
• Provide ongoing case management support and follow-up for survivors.

Psychosocial Support (PSS)

• Provide basic psychosocial support and emotional support to survivors.
• Facilitate individual or group psychosocial support sessions where appropriate.
• Promote resilience, coping mechanisms, and wellbeing among survivors.

Referrals and Coordination

• Refer survivors to appropriate services including health, legal, shelter, and protection services.
• Coordinate with service providers to ensure survivors receive comprehensive support.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, confidential case files and records.
• Prepare case reports and contribute to programme reports in line with organizational requirements.

Community Engagement

• Support community awareness activities on GBV prevention and response.
• Help strengthen community-based referral pathways for GBV survivors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or related field.
• At least 1 year experience working in GBV, protection, or psychosocial support programmes.
• Experience in case management and working with vulnerable populations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of survivor-centered approaches and ethical standards.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in challenging and sensitive environments.

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Job Summary

• The GBV Officer will lead the implementation and coordination of gender-based violence prevention and response activities. This role will ensure survivor-centered services, strengthen referral pathways, and support community awareness initiatives aimed at preventing GBV and supporting survivors.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Plan and implement GBV prevention and response activities in line with organizational objectives.
• Supervise and provide technical support to GBV/PSS Caseworkers.
• Ensure GBV activities are implemented according to humanitarian protection standards.

Case Management Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on case management and ensure adherence to survivor-centered approaches.
• Monitor the quality of case management services and ensure confidentiality and ethical practices.

Community Engagement and Prevention

• Lead community sensitization activities on GBV prevention, gender equality, and protection.
• Work with community leaders and stakeholders to strengthen community-based protection mechanisms.

Coordination and Referrals

• Strengthen and maintain referral pathways with health, legal, protection, and psychosocial service providers.
• Represent the organisation in GBV and protection coordination meetings where required.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor GBV programme activities and track progress against project indicators.
• Prepare regular narrative reports and contribute to donor reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in GBV or protection programming.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing protection programmes.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of GBV principles and survivor-centered approaches.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism.

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Job Summary

• The Finance Officer will support the financial management of the organization by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with donor and statutory requirements, and efficient financial systems. The role will contribute to strengthening financial controls and supporting effective program implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget tracking reports.
• Manage petty cash and bank transactions, ensuring timely reconciliations.

Budgeting and Grants Support

• Support the development of project budgets and organizational budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances.
• Support financial reporting requirements for donors and partners.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor regulations.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents for audit and review purposes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.

Payments and Procurement Support

• Process payments to staff, vendors, and consultants in line with approval procedures.
• Verify supporting documents before payments are processed.
• Maintain vendor records and payment schedules.

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian statutory requirements including taxes and regulatory filings where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in finance, preferably within the NGO or development sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Skills and Competencies

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a start-up environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

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Job Summary

• The Education Officer will support the implementation of Accelerated Education Programmes (AEP) aimed at providing out-of-school children and vulnerable learners with opportunities to access quality education. The role will focus on programme delivery, monitoring learning outcomes, and supporting teachers and learning facilitators.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation

• Support the design and implementation of accelerated learning programmes for out-of-school children.
• Coordinate learning activities in learning centres and ensure adherence to programme guidelines.
• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of teachers or learning facilitators.

Curriculum and Learning Support

• Ensure the effective delivery of the accelerated learning curriculum.
• Monitor teaching quality and provide mentoring support to teachers.

Community Engagement

• Engage with parents, community leaders, and stakeholders to promote enrolment and retention of learners.
• Support community awareness campaigns on the importance of education.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track student attendance, learning progress, and programme performance indicators.
• Support data collection and reporting in collaboration with the MEAL team.

Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Ensure all education activities follow child safeguarding and protection standards.
• Identify and refer children requiring protection or specialized support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in education programmes, preferably accelerated education or non-formal education.
• Experience working with vulnerable or out-of-school children.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of education in emergencies or non-formal education approaches.
• Good facilitation and teacher support skills.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments.

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Job Summary

• The MEAL Officer will be responsible for strengthening the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems to ensure programs are effectively tracked, evaluated, and improved. The role will support evidence-based decision-making, accountability to beneficiaries, and learning across programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for programmes and projects.
• Track project indicators and ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess programme implementation and performance.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain programme databases and ensure quality, accurate, and timely data entry and management.
• Analyse programme data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MEAL reports.
• Support the preparation of donor reports and programme performance reports.

Accountability

• Support the establishment and management of feedback and complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries.
• Ensure community feedback is documented, analysed, and used to improve programme delivery.

Learning and Knowledge Management

• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from programme activities.
• Facilitate learning sessions with programme teams to improve project implementation.
• Support knowledge sharing and evidence generation for organisational growth.

Capacity Building

• Train programme staff and partners on monitoring tools, data collection methods, and reporting standards.
• Support the development of tools such as data collection forms, surveys, and monitoring templates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Information Science, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably in the NGO or development sector.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with MEAL tools, indicators, and data management systems.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data collection tools.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.