• Application Deadline:
• Position: Education Officer - Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Borno




• City Maiduguri




• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  
  

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.