Education Officer at Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) wasestablished in 2018 andregistered as an NGO with Head Office in Maiduguri - Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa state. We have been visible in Borno Adamawa and Yobe states implementing projects in Education, Protection (Child /GBV), WaSH, Nutrition, Empowerment/Livelihood, Governance, and Peace Building. Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance service delivery and empower citizens, through our Humanitarian, Development, and peace-buildingnexus (HDP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Officer

Location: Roving (Gwoza & Ngala), Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Reports To: Education Manager
Contract Terms: 1-year Fixed Term (3 months probation period)

Position Overview

• With the direct supervision of the Education Manager, the Education Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of NHF-funded projects that focus on formal and non-formal education.
• The education officer is responsible for accurate data collection and documentation, teacher training, liaising with local government education authorities, and school Heads and principals, drafting reports, following up on the maintenance of the school together with the construction foreman and regularly communicating with the education manager.
• Ensures the quality day-to-day implementation of teaching and learning activities at the learning centers.
• Ensure proper records of enrollment data and learner retention in schools/Learning centers.
• Works closely with the school head, SBMC’s CVTS, and Community Stakeholders to ensure enrollment of learners back to school and deliver the project activities on time.
• Support the Facilitation of accelerated education programs and distribution of educational material aligned with needs on the ground.
• Monitor the learning progress at the spaces.
• Support the consultant in conducting in-service teachers/facilitators training based on teachers' training needs.
• Ensures effective budget management based on existing tools (PR tracking and BvA) to avoid under or overspending. Tracks the PR on regular basis to ensure quality budget management.
• Conduct weekly review meetings with field staff and be responsible for sharing progress report updates promptly.
• Represents CATAI in all coordination meetings both at the state and local level.
• Work closely with the M & E team to ensure timely submission of the 5Ws and capture all necessary documents and MOVs are stored.

Job Essentials

• B.Sc / BA /B.Ed HND/NCE in Education, Social Sciences, or equivalent field experience
• At least 3 years of program experience, education in humanitarian education programs various experience in capacity building/training facilitation is desirable.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in remote areas, and achallenging work environment with minimal direct supervision.
• Willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Key Competencies:

• Understanding the education context in northeastern Nigeria, with specific experience in Borno state preferred.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Do-No Harm principles and established International child protection standards.
• Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government, coordination and, LGE.
• Experience with non-formal and formal education and mainstreaming.
• Experience implementing the NHF/the ECHO project is an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English, and local language both written and oral is required.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, GBV, VAC, and Fraud. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2024.