Education Officer at Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCII)

Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCII) is a non-governmental organisationcarrying out operations in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. Our Mission is to provide hope, protect, and uphold the rights and dignity of children and their caregivers in marginalised or most vulnerable communities through building long-lasting pillars by way of collaboration, inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are focused on creating a world where children are safe, secured, respected, and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential by being committed to the eradication of poverty and children's inclusion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Officer

Location: Borno

Job Summary

• The Education Officer will support the implementation of Accelerated Education Programmes (AEP) aimed at providing out-of-school children and vulnerable learners with opportunities to access quality education.
• The role will focus on programme delivery, monitoring learning outcomes, and supporting teachers and learning facilitators.

Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation:

• Support the design and implementation of accelerated learning programmes for out-of-school children.
• Coordinate learning activities in learning centres and ensure adherence to programme guidelines.
• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of teachers or learning facilitators.

Curriculum and Learning Support:

• Ensure the effective delivery of the accelerated learning curriculum.
• Monitor teaching quality and provide mentoring support to teachers.

Community Engagement:

• Engage with parents, community leaders, and stakeholders to promote enrolment and retention of learners.
• Support community awareness campaigns on the importance of education.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track student attendance, learning progress, and programme performance indicators.
• Support data collection and reporting in collaboration with the MEAL team.

Child Protection and Safeguarding:

• Ensure all education activities follow child safeguarding and protection standards.
• Identify and refer children requiring protection or specialized support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in education programmes, preferably accelerated education or non-formal education.
• Experience working with vulnerable or out-of-school children.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of education in emergencies or non-formal education approaches.
• Good facilitation and teacher support skills.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online