Education Assistant 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: Education Assistant

Locations: Talata Mafara LGA, Zamfara
Duration: 3 months

Background

• GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a non-governmental and nonprofit organization that strives to make the lives of vulnerable women and children better through revitalized partnerships.
• GPON provides life-skill education and psychosocial support to conflict-affected, WaSH community or camp services, Education in emergency services, Gender-based Violence mitigation services, Child protection services, Protection monitoring services, Nutrition and public health services.
• For the next three months, GPON shall be implementing this consortium project with funding support from the Education Cannot Wait grant (ECW) in Talata Mafara LGA, Zamfara State. 
• With the possibilities of an extension, GPON seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles for the following position.  

Key Responsibilities

• The Education Assistant will support education sector programme implementation in the respective state under the guidance of the Education Officer for the First Emergency Response education project.
• This includes supporting in the development of the Detailed Implementation Plan, participating in stakeholders’ meetings, and contributing to narrative reporting. The job holder will also be working closely with stakeholders at the local community, school, local government area, and State level.
• Under the guidance of the education officer and working closely with the project team members, including implementing partner the Education assistant will ensure that the education activities designed are carried out in a coordinated manner and in line with donor requirements, GPON standards, project agreement and commitments.
• Support coordination and facilitation of teacher and Community Volunteer Teacher (CVT) trainings.
• Assist with enrolment, profiling, and attendance tracking of learners.
• Monitor safe learning spaces and ensure effective use of distributed learning and WASH materials.
• Mobilize School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), parents, and local leaders to support project activities.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and child protection practices in schools and communities.
• Collect field data, prepare weekly activity updates, and contribute to reports.
• Assist with planning and logistics for trainings, community meetings, and distributions.

Minimum Qualification

• ND in Education or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education or community-based projects.
• Strong community engagement and mobilization skills.
• Good communication and basic reporting skills.
• Fluency in Hausa/local languages is an advantage
• Working experience in local communities, children with disabilities (CWD), and vulnerable people
• Familiarity with the community and understanding of local protection challenges.

Desirable Competencies:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving Programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve the performance of self and others. 
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within the area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns, and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet the resource needs of GOALPrime.
• Emergency and Crisis - Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments. Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and makes use of coordination structures. Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, GOALPrime, and other emergency response agencies. 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Hausa, other spoken languages in the community, is an added advantage.
• Work Environment
• In the Community and schools in Talata Mafara LGA.
• Standards for Professional Conduct

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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