Education Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response.

We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Officer

Location: Sokoto

Position Summary

• The Education Officer leads the development and implementation of educational interventions aimed at reducing school dropouts among adolescent girls and supporting their transition to secondary education and vocational training.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs that support the retention of girls in schools and facilitate their progression to higher education levels.
• Collaborate with local education authorities and schools to implement girl-friendly educational practices.
• Support alternative learning pathways for out-of-school adolescent girls, including vocational and skills training programs.
• Engage with community leaders and families to advocate for girls education and address barriers to school attendance.
• Strengthen civil society and other external engagement by working closely with advocacy and child protection colleagues.
• Ensure that the diverse voices of children – girls and boys – are equitably heard and represented in our education work.
• Oversee and provide technical solutions to speed up the implementation and budget performance of Education activities in line with the project plan and budget.
• Provision of regular operations and implementation updates to the Program Manager on project progress and challenges to allow for timely interventions and corrective actions by management.
• Ensure the timely reviews and adjustments for the project operational and implementation plan and budget as may be required from time to time.
• Effectively support in MEAL activities such as mapping exercises, surveys, needs assessments, baseline, midline and endline assessments and evaluation studies, and putting in place a functional activity tracking table.
• Work with the Child Protection & Safeguarding officers to ensure that all education activities have a safeguarding risk assessment and mitigation measure in place.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing education programs, with a focus on gender equality and empowering girls.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian education system, particularly in Northwest Nigeria.
• Experience in curriculum development and teacher training preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Fluency in English and Hausa, with proficiency in local languages considered a strong asset.
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards.
• Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation, and violence.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume (not more than 3 pages) and Cover Letter (not more than one page) detailing why they are qualified for this position to: [email protected] using “Education Officer” as the subject of the email.

Important Information and Notice

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various project locations