Education Officer at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria (SWODEN)

Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria (SWODEN) is a non-discriminatory and not-for-profit Non-governmental organization. The organization was established in 1995 and registered with Corporate Affairs Commission to address current challenges faced by women and youth in accessing basic information and services at the community level that affects their development and also participation in policy development at both micro and macro level. Activities are drawn from their felt needs through grassroots participation and mobilization and use of community structures to ensure sustainability.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Officer

Location: Jigawa 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
The Education Officer will be responsible for;

• Lead the identification, mobilization, and enrollment of out-of-school girls and women for formal school reintegration.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective literacy and numeracy instruction within the project.
• Coordinate with relevant educational institutions, local authorities, and community structures to ensure smooth reintegration processes.
• Monitor the attendance, academic progress, and retention of beneficiaries in schools and literacy classes.
• Support the integration of foundational literacy and numeracy into skills training curricula.
• Organize and facilitate awareness campaigns on the importance of girl-child education and women's literacy.
• Prepare detailed work plans and activity reports for educational interventions.
• Ensure all educational activities align with project goals and SWODEN Nigeria's operational guidelines.
• Manage educational resources and materials efficiently.

Data Collection & Reporting:

• The Education Officer will be responsible for meticulous data collection and reporting related to all educational activities.

Key data deliverables include:

• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all enrolled girls and women.
• Attendance Tracking: Daily/weekly attendance records for school reintegration, literacy classes, and educational support sessions.
• Progress Assessments: Records of pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure learning gains (literacy, numeracy).
• Retention Data: Regular updates on beneficiary retention rates within formal schooling and literacy programs.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries and implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case studies demonstrating impact.
• Activity Reports: Timely submission of weekly and monthly activity reports detailing progress, challenges, and next steps.

Requirements and Qualifications
Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing education programs, preferably in NGOs or community-based settings.
• Proven experience working with out-of-school children, women, and vulnerable populations.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian education system, especially in northern Nigeria.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mobilization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) for educational programs.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of Jigawa State.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Experience in curriculum development for non-formal education.

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• SWODEN is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons from marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For more information about SWODEN, please visit our website www.swoden.org or contact us directly via email: swodeninfo@yahoo.com
• Thank you for your interest in working with SWODEN.