EiE Associate (Safe School Initiative) at GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON)

GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a policy-driven humanitarian, non-governmental organization that implements her program through a revitalized partnership. It is a non-profit organization with a mandate of making the lives of vulnerable people better, those affected by disaster or crisis. GPON is presently operating in the Northeastern regional part of Nigeria where we have reached over 100,000 lives with relief materials, child protection services. GBV mitigation services, livelihood skill-building, health services, and Education support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EiE Associate (Safe School Initiative) 

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the EiE Officer the EiE Associate Officer (Safe School Initiative Focal Point) will promote a safe, orderly, and caring environment by planning and implementing programs designed to reduce school violence and to engage students in appropriate behaviours and activities that promote character and facilitate academic growth.                                                   

Responsibilities

• Map out stakeholders and carry out advocacy visits on Safe school activities
• Plans and implements programs and activities to reduce school violence.
• Promotes character education concepts and serves as a positive role model.
• Maintains high visibility throughout the building and grounds.
• Coordinates program-related staff development for faculty and staff as indicated.
• Monitors student behaviour and develops interventions for improvement.
• Makes classroom presentations on program-related topics in coordination with instructional staff.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, administration, and staff.
• Involves parents and community as “on-site” advocates in the schools.
• Serves on the Student Services Team and the School Crisis Team.
• Assists the administrative staff with security concerns.
• Periodically participates in alternative and remediation programs, detention halls, and attendance academies.
• Attends scheduled Safe School Coordinators and School Resource Officers program meetings.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities.
• Completes monthly reports and other accountability reports (such as for grants) as assigned.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
• Products and services

Qualifications 

• A University Degree in one of the following fields is required: Education, Psychology, Sociology or any relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.
• Experience working in a relevant role in the NW of Nigeria is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English and local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) is required. 
• Availability: immediately
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with GPON Terms of Employment. The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

Salary Range
N150,000 - N200,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• The position is for Nigerian Nationals only and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
• GPON provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• GPON encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.