Senior Programme Officer - Education at Neem Foundation

Neem Foundation is Non-Governmental Organisation that is committed to improving the lives of those affected by the North- East insurgency in Nigeria through building inclusive communities, providing and raising the standards of psycho-social care and countering extremist narratives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer - Education

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Senior Programme Officer (Education) will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical expertise, and oversight in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Neem Foundation’s education initiatives.
• The role will focus on ensuring access to quality education, improving learning outcomes, teacher training, and strengthening education systems in line with Neem’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of education programmes and projects.
• Develop and adapt training curricula, teacher support models, and innovative approaches to improve learning outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance to programme staff, partners, and stakeholders on education-related initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, donors, and education stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on education programmes to measure impact and ensure accountability.
• Contribute to resource mobilization, including proposal writing and donor engagement, to sustain and expand education initiatives.
• Represent Neem Foundation in education networks, coalitions, and advocacy platforms.
• Supervise and mentor junior programme staff working on education projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience in education programme management, preferably with NGOs, international development agencies, or education institutions.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s education sector, policies, and challenges.
• Proven experience in teacher training, curriculum development, or education system strengthening.
• Demonstrated experience in programme design, fundraising, and donor reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2025.

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