Hope And Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is a national Non-Governmental Organization based in Yola with a field office in Maiduguri Borno State.
HARAF is looking for dedicated staff for The Girls 4 Girls Education Project in Adamawa State, North East
Nigeria. The project is 12 Months funded by KFW in partnership with UNICEF. The Girls4Girls Initiative under this project seeks to provide opportunities for girls to promote enrolment and access for those who has dropped out, retention and continuity with the necessary life skills that can help them to cope and overcome the lingering challenges they face daily. HARAF will leverage our experience implementing integrated Education in Emergencies and Child Protection in Emergencies programmes Building on existing relationships with government and NGO stakeholders to ensure coordination and complementarity will form the basis for targeted support to meet the educational needs of girls in Adamawa
HARAF is currently seeking qualified candidate for the position of;
Position Title:- Education Officer
Contract Type:- Full time
No. Reqd. :- 1
Location:- Yola
EDUCATION OFFICER
- Education Officer is responsible to support the development and implementation of the Education activities in the project locations.
- This position will take responsibility for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of HARAF education program on Girls 4 Girls (G4G)
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 to field based education activities
- Support set up of clear referral pathways between Education and CP teams.
- 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 set up of clear monitoring and evaluation plan (including development and implementation of tools).
- Feed the project monitoring tools with highest level of accuracy in close coordination with project monitoring team.
- Establish and strengthen School Based Management Committees including training and community engagements. Requirements
- Language Skills: Fluent in local languages and in English (speaking/reading/writing).
- Education Degree: University degree in Social Work, Education, Social Studies, Human Rights, or any other related discipline.
- Work experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Child Protection / Education / SGBV/ Social work / Case management.
- Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills.
- Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
- 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.
- Good knowledge of Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Minimum Standards (INEE MS) and other existing global guidelines and tools for EiE.
Method of Application
Vacancy closes 7 days after publication 24th August, 2021.
Interested candidates are to submit their CV and Cover letter to [email protected] No applications will be received at HARAF office.
HARAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are Highly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer:
HARAF does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
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