Education Officer - ECHO Project at Terre des hommes (Tdh)

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. The Foundation has been helping children in need for over 50 years, defending their rights regardless of their race, creed, or political affiliation. In over 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation, and violence, improves children’s and their mother’s health, and provides emergency psychological and material support in humanitarian crises.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Officer - ECHO Project

Location: Nigeria

General Description of the Position

• Reporting to the Education Supervisor, under the overall supervision of the Child Protection and Education in Emergencies Program Manager, the Education Officer is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Education activities in Tdh project locations.
• This position will take responsibility for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Tdh's education programme to improve children's learning outcomes (literacy, Numeracy and skills acquisition) through both formal and non-formal education activities.

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 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 set up of clear monitoring and evaluation plan (including development and implantation 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.

Coordination & Représentation:

• 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;
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information and data of beneficiaries at all times;
• 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.
• Fully comply with the Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is always upheld.

Other:

• 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.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project's needs.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Tdh Security Regulations and promptly report any incidents or risks.
• Fully comply with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct, including safeguarding policies, anti-fraud/corruption policies, and those related to the prevention of financing criminal activities. Systematically report any breaches through the whistle-blowing framework.
• Promote awareness within the Foundation regarding abuse, violence, and related rights, respecting the rights and dignity of children, community members, and staff.
• Commit to Tdh’s risk-management policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Directive on Staff Misconduct, Safety and Security Policy, and Anti-Fraud/Corruption policies.
• Develop a culture of open and informed leadership to reduce the risk of abuse and harm in our work with children and communities.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Advanced Degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Educational Management, or a related discipline.
• Skills and Experience Requirements
• Experience:
• 3+ years of professional experience in the education sector, with a focus on education in emergencies or development settings.
• Proven experience in implementing formal and non-formal education programs for children.
• Experience working with **teachers,
• facilitators, volunteers, and community members** in educational projects.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of education in emergency principles and practices.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques to track program progress and outcomes.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs for School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) and community engagement activities.
• Familiarity with Child Protection Minimum Standards and referral pathways between education and child protection services.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government authorities and humanitarian actors.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and ensure timely implementation of activities.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and provide technical support and guidance to field staff.

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to child safeguarding and adherence to ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel and work in emergency and high-risk environments.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills to prepare detailed reports on program activities and outcomes.

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2024.