NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.ย
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Education Officer to join our team in Monguno, Borno State. You will be responsible for plannning and implementing Education program activitiesย inย complianceย with projectย log frame, budget, workplan, proposal, NRC, donors and humanitarian practices and guidance provided by the Education Manager or Coordinator and Education Specialist for Area Northeast Office.ย
Generic responsibilities
Plan and implement program activitiesย inย complianceย with projectย log frame, budget, workplan, proposal, NRC, donor and humanitarian practices and guidance provided by the Education Manager or Coordinator and Education SpecialistDevelop and apply work plans, procurement plans and spending plans to ensure on time implementation of project activities.Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reports.ย Formally or informally identify capacity development needs for Education staff and partners, identify or provide training and follow up mentoring.Oversee the work of Education Assistants, identify capacity building needs, and provide technical and administrative support and mentoring as needed.Work with M&E to supervise the collection of data including baseline and endlines.Ensure that all necessary documents and means of verification for all activities are captured and stored electronically.Specific responsibilitiesย
ย In collaboration with Education Technical Assistants, provide training to teachers on Education Technical areas such as pedagogy,ย Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) and Learnersโ Assessment, child protection and NRCโs Better Learning Program among others,Oversee recruitment and procurement processes in coordination with Education Assistants and NRCโs Human Resources and Procurement units and follow up as necessary.Represent NRC to government authorities and ensure that all project activities are done in coordination with government.Engage and coordinate with local government authorities, communities, community leaders, parent groups, school management and other organizations implementing education activities including the Education in Emergencies Working Group and implementing partners.Ensure effective coordination with NRCโ Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) RRM, Monitoring and Evaluation, Protection and Compliance units.Supervise and submit needs assessment, data collection and submission and collection of documentation and verification of project activities.ย Together WASH and Shelter team support school construction/ rehabilitation activities including hygiene promotion campaigns and WASH in schoolsAny other task relevant to the position as requested by the line and/or technical managerGeneric Professional Competencies:ย
Technical background in ย Education , university degree level in relevant discipline essentialMinimum 3 yearsโ Education ย experience in a humanitarian/ early recovery contextExperience working in complex and volatile contextsPrevious experience working in ย BAY States, especially, Monguno, Borno State is an added advantage.ย Technical ย Education ย expertise ( Non formal education, formal education, youth programming, Teachers Professional Development (TPD), Gender and Inclusive education programming.ย Very good working English (both written and verbal), fluency in the Local Language.ยContext/ Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:ย
Proven knowledge inย technical trainings such pedagogical skills, Better Learning programme(BLP), Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) and Learnersโย Assessment, Teachers Professional Development (TPD) and Child protection, psychosocialย support programme, Safeguarding, gender and inclusion education programmingย Proven knowledge ย soft ย education including WASH in schools, hygiene promotion, ย community sensitization, ย schoolsโ construction/ rehabilitation related works.Good capacity for planning and monitoring of education activities in resources constraint environmentAbility to work in to provide sound technical guidance and support to ย teachers in schools s well as school administration and other education stakeholders, including School Based Management Committees, Parent Teachers Association Members, Local Education Authorities(LEA)ย Have a good knowledge of the local cultures and languages of the areas of interventionย Have a good command of computers (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)Whatโs in it for you?ย
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:ย
At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.ย
Learn on the job:ย NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.ย
Additional Information:ย
Duty Stations:ย Monguno, Borno State Nigeriaย
Duration of contract:ย 12 months .
Grade Level:ย ย Grade 5 in NRC's grading structureย
Reporting line:ย ย Field Coordinator Monguno
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only.ย We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy