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Job Description

Assessment, Programme Design, and Planning:

• Assesses the situation and analyses the needs of education in the intervention area to identify the appropriate and relevant actions and interventions.
• Conduct regular assessments, and analyses and advise programme design and modifications.
• Lead implementation and monitoring of education in emergency activities.
• Be responsible for the timely and successful implementation and reporting of education activities (basic literacy, numeracy, Social and Emotional Learning, skills acquisition programmes), by the projects’ objectives/outcomes.
• Undertake risk assessment in collaboration with MEAL and programme team to justify education intervention.
• Ensure that issues of gender, disability, disaster risk reduction, and conflict sensitivity are considered in the education program design, beneficiaries’ selection, and project implementation.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of assigned staff to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of their respective roles in the implementation and client support processes.
• Raise to the line manager new needs in items and services for the implementation of educational activities and participate in the development of PSR and procurement plans.
• Supervise the effective implementation of the vocational skills training program, livelihood, and small business component of the project.
• Establish and manage up-to-date records of all activities at the skills facilitation and training centers, including statistics and stock records of materials/equipment.
• Maintain the database on vocational skills training and/or small business grant
• Oversee the small business grant start-up, apprenticeship, and cooperatives

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning:

• Provide valuable inputs to the MEAL team on the development of educational tools to ensure that an effective and results-based monitoring system is in place
• Adapt Tdh education tools to be appropriate and relevant in the specific context of Bolori2, under the guidance of the Programme Manager and MEAL team
• Ensure regular monitoring of projects results, documentation of projects case studies, lessons learned, significant changes, and best practices, and coordinating learning and reflection meetings/sessions
• Provide input to the development or revision of a monitoring and evaluation system.
• Monitor appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential education services
• Prepares and submits periodic reports on the progress of the technical assistance being provided to the schools and TLSs
• Ensure proper record-keeping of all activities monitoring and reporting tools and prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly activity reports on time
• Participate in monthly project management & quarter review meetings to enable adequate staff support
• Provide follow-up and technical support for schools and Temporary Learning Spaces
• Identify any major discrepancy/ delay that may arise in project implementation and report immediately to the line manager
• Provide a biweekly report on education needs, gaps, and responses for submission to the EiE Working Group
• Participate in the development of new education proposals for funding and advise on their technical soundness and financial feasibility.
• Coordinate with the MEAL team to prepare and submit biweekly SITREP and a monthly update on Report Hub for the attention of the EiE Working Group.

Capacity Building:

• Identify knowledge gaps/training needs and ensure that education officers, education volunteers, facilitators, and teachers receive appropriate orientation/training for teaching the target pupils
• Develop and conduct training on theoretical, technical, and methodological aspects of education, and implement internal capacity-building activities with the education team.

Team management:

• Support the education team (officers, facilitators, and volunteers) to reach project objectives and provide them with continuous mentoring, guidance, and coaching
• Organise weekly and monthly activity schedules for the team of monitors to conduct education activities
• Conduct staff performance planning, evaluation, and appraisal and develop and implement capacity-building plans
• Conduct regular meetings with the education officers and volunteers and ensure, with the line manager, close coordination with the case management team
• Ensure respect for and compliance with Tdh Human Resources Policy.

Advocacy and Networking:

• Contribute to strengthening the capacity of education actors in line with the organization’s policies and strategies.
• Liaise with other humanitarian actors in project locations to jointly advocate for education issues
• Liaise with different humanitarian actors to identify training opportunities for the development of the capacities of the staff in program-relevant thematic areas
• Participate in EiE working Group meetings, assessments, and workshops
• Keep in close contact with respective local authorities, related government ministries, department, and agencies (SAME, SUBEB, LGEA, MoE) to ensure their active participation in the effective implementation of the educational activities as well as proper use of resources.
• Work closely with the Case Management and MHPSS Supervisors and their respective team to ensure child protection and education activities are integrated into addressing child protection issues.

Coordination and Representation:

• Represent the organization in the local Education Interagency Coordination meetings, liaise with relevant Government line agencies, National, State, UN agencies, and I/NGOs working in the field of operation.
• Liaise with other humanitarian actors in project locations to jointly advocate for education issues
• Ensure close coordination with Tdh Child Protection teams for the purpose of identification and referrals
• Coordinate with Tdh support departments to ensure timely and planned procurement, construction, and delivery of Education related supplies and services.
• Proactively develop and maintain effective working relationships with the key stakeholders in her/his designated area
• Ensure that Tdh Education services are well known within her/his designated area through the strong representation of Tdh in the Community/Camp-level meetings.

Reporting:

• Prepare and submit weekly, and monthly reports on education activities
• Prepare and submit field visits or monitoring reports
• Prepare training reports including pre and post-test analysis
• Prepare success stories on case management activities
• Contribute to documenting the response, experience, and lessons learned on Education in emergency programming.

Qualification & Experience:

Required:

• University Degree or equivalent in education, humanitarian studies, or a related field is required; a master’s degree may be preferred.
•  Experience in education in emergency contexts across Borno.
• A minimum of 6years working experience implementing Education in Emergencies projects within an international organization or within the UN system is mandatory. Experience with both sectors will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated project/people management experience within a large team.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Computer Literate with minimum skills in Word, Excel and internet applications

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the NE context and local languages distinct advantage
• Organized, meticulous and tactful.
• Communicates well and can work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, autonomous, rigorous, analytical, and is willing and motivated to work within an international and multi-cultural setting.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Tdh Security Regulations and promptly report any incidents or risks.
• Fully comply with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct, including safeguarding policies, anti-fraud/corruption policies, and those related to the prevention of financing criminal activities. Systematically report any breaches through the whistle-blowing framework.
• Promote awareness within the Foundation regarding abuse, violence, and related rights, respecting the rights and dignity of children, community members, and staff.
• Commit to Tdh’s risk-management policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Directive on Staff Misconduct, Safety and Security Policy, and Anti-Fraud/Corruption policies.
• Develop a culture of open and informed leadership to reduce the risk of abuse and harm in our work with children and communities.

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• Under the supervision of the Logistics Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Logistics & Supply, HR, and Security teams, the Field Operations Officer is responsible for providing operational and logistical support to ensure the effective implementation of project activities in field locations in Borno State.
• The position will be based in one of the organization’s operational locations within Borno State (Monguno, Bama), with possible deployment to other areas of operation as required.
• He/She ensures that field operations run smoothly, securely, and in full compliance with organizational procedures and donor standards. The Field Operations Officer is responsible for providing operational and logistical support to ensure the effective implementation of project activities in remote locations. Working closely with the project team, the officer ensures that field operations run smoothly, securely, and in full compliance with organizational procedures and standards.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Logistics & Procurement

• Coordinates procurement activities for field operations in Borno, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.
• Plans and monitors transport, fleet management, and movement of goods and personnel.
• Oversees the use and maintenance of vehicles, including logbook monitoring, servicing, and liaison with suppliers.
• Ensures maintenance, security, and optimal use of equipment, facilities, and premises.
• Supervises inventory management, stock tracking, and timely distribution of project equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ensures adherence to the project procurement plan in collaboration with Project Manager and with the support of the logistics.
• Liaises with the logistics to validate suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
• Ensures proper functionality and maintenance of IT and telecom assets, including allocation and correct use of satellite/security phones.
• Supervises guards and ensures proper management of duty rosters and daily operations.
• Supports logistical organization of project activities (trainings, distributions, awareness sessions), including the collection of supporting documents (attendance sheets, donation certificates, etc.).
• Provides regular reporting on logistics and procurement activities, costs, and performance indicators.

Administrative & HR Compliance

• Collects, verifies, and files administrative documents (attendance sheets, leave records, etc.).
• Supports the application of HR procedures and policies at field level, in line with organizational standards.
• Promotes compliance with safeguarding principles, the Code of Conduct, and “Do No Harm” standards in all operations.
• Ensures proper documentation and archiving of project and administrative records according to internal standards.
• Facilitates the recruitment process of staff in that work location, if necessary.
• Supports the recruitment process of volunteers at field level and assist the program team in identifying suitable individuals who can also serve as daily workers when the need arises.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff and liaise with Coordination to solve HR related issue, if any.

Finance, Compliance & reporting:

• Supports the preparation, verification, and processing of financial transactions at the field level in compliance with Tdh policies and donor requirements.
• Collects, review, and submits supporting financial documents (invoices, receipts, vouchers) for timely reporting.
• Liaises with the Finance team to ensure timely retirement of advances issued to field staff.
• Maintains accurate filing systems (both electronic and hard copy) for all financial and operational documents at the field office.
• Ensures all supporting documents for expenditures, procurement, and field activities are properly completed, signed, and archived.
• Assists in preparing monthly financial reports and submitting documentation to the coordination/finance office.
• Supports donor audits and internal controls by providing complete and accurate documentation when requested.
• Tracks and updates documentation related to field contracts, service providers, and suppliers.
• Provides regular updates on field financial status, pending advances, and outstanding documentation.
• Ensures compliance with Tdh financial policies, donor regulations, and audit standards at the field level.
• Collaborates closely with Finance Team, Logistics, and Program teams to ensure smooth documentation flow and accountability.

Field Supervision & Security

• Serves as the main operational focal point in assigned field location, liaising daily with the program team to anticipate and support operational needs.
• Oversees facilities management, including office, guesthouse, and equipment maintenance.
• Tracks and records team movements to ensure adherence to movement protocols.
• Supports security management at field level by promoting staff awareness of procedures and compliance with safety protocols, while major security responsibilities remain with the Field Coordinator.
• Contributes to contingency planning and ensures basic preparedness measures are in place (e.g. communication tools, first aid kits, safe room readiness).
• Shares relevant operational and security-related information with the Project Manager, Field Coordinator, and Security team, reporting any incidents promptly.

Others

• Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the Supervisor.
• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA are always upheld.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.

Security

• Comply with Tdh Security Regulations

Job requirements:

Experience/competencies:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, procurement, or field support roles.
• Proven experience supporting field-based teams in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
• Familiarity with administrative and HR compliance in NGO settings.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles, including safeguarding and accountability.
• Previous exposure to basic security risk management at the field level is an asset.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative under pressure.
• Good interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills.
• Build and maintain trustful relationships with counterparts.
• Understand and comply with Tdh’s operational framework.
• Capacity to strictly follow procedures while maintaining flexibility in the field context.
• Shows integrity and ethical values during activities.
• Applies the security guidelines.
• Reports any incident, suspicion or violation of such policies
• Proficiency in basic IT tools (Excel, Word, communication apps, etc.).

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Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide technical support in the areas of education in emergencies to teachers, facilitators, volunteers and community members engaged in the project.
• Closely collaborate with all 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 national/international and North-east Nigeria Education Sector guidelines.
• Ensure close supervision and support of field-based education activities
• Support in the establishment of CPiE component within the Education activities
• Support set up of clear referral pathways between Education and CP teams in close collaboration with PSS and Case Work Officers
• Identify and communicate project gaps, challenges and vulnerabilities to the line manager on a timely basis and suggest possible solutions to the problems.
• Actively participate in the setup of clear monitoring and evaluation plan (including the development and implementation of tools)
• Feed the project monitoring tools with the highest level of accuracy in close coordination with the project monitoring team.
• Establish and strengthen School Based Management Committees including training and community engagements.

Coordination & Representation:

• Liaise with relevant government authorities, State Universal Basic Education Board, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and relevant humanitarian actors for the proper coordination and implementation of the project.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final reports based on project targets and results.

Child Protection:

• Promote inclusion and equal access to education for every child, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and at-risk children.
• Always maintain strict confidentiality regarding information and data of beneficiaries.
• Ensure Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Minimum Standards are mainstreamed through all the programmatic activities.
• Report serious cases of abuse committed against children to the Child Protection Project Manager. Strict confidentiality must be respected.

Security

• Comply with Tdh Security Regulations

Others

• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA are always upheld.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
• Deliver any other tasks as assigned by his/her manager.

Requirements:

• Education Degree: University Degree in Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
• Work experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Education / SGBV/ Social work / Case management.
• Language Skills: Fluent in local languages and English (speaking/reading/writing).
• Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills.
• Computer skills: Good knowledge of MS Office software.
• Other: Knowledge of protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/Good capacity building and supervisory skills/ Excellent knowledge of protection and education in emergencies / Previous experience in child protection and education in emergencies is highly desirable.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

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Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provide technical support in the areas of education in emergencies to teachers, facilitators, volunteers and community members engaged in the project.
• Closely collaborate with all 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 national/international and North-east Nigeria Education Sector guidelines.
• Ensure close supervision and support of field-based education activities
• Support in the establishment of CPiE component within the Education activities
• Support set up of clear referral pathways between Education and CP teams in close collaboration with PSS and Case Work Officers
• Identify and communicate project gaps, challenges and vulnerabilities to the line manager on a timely basis and suggest possible solutions to the problems.
• Actively participate in the setup of clear monitoring and evaluation plan (including the development and implementation of tools)
• Feed the project monitoring tools with the highest level of accuracy in close coordination with the project monitoring team.
• Establish and strengthen School Based Management Committees including training and community engagements.

Coordination & Representation:

• Liaise with relevant government authorities, State Universal Basic Education Board, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and relevant humanitarian actors for the proper coordination and implementation of the project.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final reports based on project targets and results.

Child Protection:

• Promote inclusion and equal access to education for every child, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and at-risk children.
• Always maintain strict confidentiality regarding information and data of beneficiaries.
• Ensure Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Minimum Standards are mainstreamed through all the programmatic activities.
• Report serious cases of abuse committed against children to the Child Protection Project Manager. Strict confidentiality must be respected.

Security

• Comply with Tdh Security Regulations

Others

• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA are always upheld.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
• Deliver any other tasks as assigned by his/her manager.

Requirements:

• Education Degree: University Degree in Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
• Work experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Education / SGBV/ Social work / Case management.
• Language Skills: Fluent in local languages and English (speaking/reading/writing).
• Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills.
• Computer skills: Good knowledge of MS Office software.
• Other: Knowledge of protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/Good capacity building and supervisory skills/ Excellent knowledge of protection and education in emergencies / Previous experience in child protection and education in emergencies is highly desirable.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.