Nigeria Education Crisis Response is a USAID funded project aimed at supporting Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Yobe states to expand access to quality, relevant non- format education and alternative education opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDP) children, as well as out-of-school children in host communities, aged 6 to 17 at target locations.
The Nigeria Education Crisis Response (ECR) Project is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian Nationals to fill the position below:
Job Title: Wrap Around Service Specialist
Location: Yobe (Office Located in Gombe)
Project Duration: 19 months
Position Start Date: Immediately
Reporting: Report to Non-Formal Education Advisor
Position Summary
- The Wrap Around Services Specialist supports the development and implementation of training and materials on the full range of interventions that address barriers to access including community-led solutions, alternative/accelerated education, safety, and psycho-social approaches.
- S/he works closely with the senior technical team to ensure alignment of materials and training.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works closely with Teacher Education specialist to provide teachers with professional development opportunities that help them understand and use skills to promote students’ SEL and well being and to create a safe learning environment
- Works closely with Materials Development specialist to provide teachers with instructional materials that promote psycho-social support for students
- Trains staff to support and monitor SEL and said learning environment activities in the targeted communities and schools.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- High School diploma required, BA/ES degree highly desired
- Must have 4+ years general work experience and 2+ years ot experience in addressing education access issues
- May supervise a medium size team and have 2 years of supervisory experience en a related field
- Medium level knowledge ol Spoken and Written English required.
- Previous experience working on USAID funded projects is preferred.
- Cognate experience in guidance and counselling/trauma treatment skills
Application Closing Date
13th May, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities and cover letter to 'the Human Resources Manager' through the email:
[email protected]
Note
- Applicants should indicate the Job Position as the subject of their applications and only shortlisted candidates will tie contacted for interview.
- Females as well as indigenes of Yobe and other North East states are encourage to apply