Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the corporate affairs commission, in accordance with the Nigerian Law, FRAD work in both humanitarian and development sector to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions.
FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind
Position: EDUCATION OFFICER
Job Type: CONTRACT
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience in community facilitation and mobilization. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in curriculum development, training, or educational program management.
Location: Maiduguri ( Covering for both Magumeri and Damasak)
Job Field: Non Profit
Functions / Day to day activities:
The day-to-day activity of the Education Officer for FRAD Foundation is as follows:
- Develop a comprehensive and engaging educational curriculum tailored to our target audience, ensuring alignment with FRAD’s organizational objectives and standards.
- Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars for FRAD’s staff, volunteers, and stakeholders, utilizing effective instructional techniques and educational resources.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of educational programs and initiatives, including scheduling, resource allocation, and participant assessment.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and relevant stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and reach.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in education and training, continuously enhancing personal and professional skills and knowledge.
- Design, plan, and implement educational programs and initiatives tailored to the needs of students, teachers, and the broader educational community.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and curriculum specialists to develop and refine curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices.
- Providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their instructional practices, classroom management skills, and use of educational technology.
- Implementing strategies and interventions to support student learning, such as academic tutoring, counseling services, and enrichment programs.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Developing assessment tools and methodologies to measure student progress and program effectiveness, analyzing data to inform instructional decision-making and program improvement efforts.
Requirement:
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and educational technology tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems.
- Good understanding of community politics and traditional networks in program location.
- Excellent technical understanding of child protection and community-based approaches.
- Good computer knowledge and skills.
- Be able to prioritize tasks.
- Flexibility and ability to work independently and in a team.
- Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
- Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environments.
- Gender awareness and sensitivity
- Commitment to the vision and mission of FRAD Foundation. In particular, a good understanding of FRAD’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
- PSEA and Safeguarding certificate
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Fluency in Hausa and one of the languages spoken in North-East Nigeria is preferable.
Performance measures:
The performance of the Education Officer for FRAD Foundation, will be measured using the following:
- Curriculum Development
- Training Delivery
- Program Effectiveness
- Partnership Development
- Professional Development
- Feedback and Evaluation
- Adherence to Deadlines and Budget
Personal Responsibility:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and modeling FRAD values.
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities, giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
- Widely share their vision for the FRAD Foundation.
- Future-oriented and thinks strategically.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members, external, partners, and supporters.
- Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.
Personality Attributes / Traits:
Honesty, Accountability, Humility, Humanity, Professionalism, Empathy, Warm, Collaboration, Creativity, Integrity, Attention to details
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their application CV and cover letter in One Document to the following email address: [email protected] On or before 4th March, 2024.
Note
- The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis due to urgency of need of the position Successful candidate will be required to resumed immediately after complete reference check.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Building Resilience, Leave No one behind
