JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Experienced Education Technical Assistant to join our team in Area South, Mubi Adamawa State.

Generic responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
Implement activities based on project and program requirements
Prepare status reports for internal and external reporting
Ensure proper filing of documents and means of verification
Identify and share ideas for improvement of the Education program

Specific responsibilities

Plan and implement program activities in compliance with project log frame, budget, work plan, and proposal and with NRC, donor, and humanitarian practices.
Liaise with government education stakeholders for effective coordination
Mobilize communities to support learning opportunities and educational participation
Identify and register children and youth for learning activities based on NRC and donor criteria
Plan, oversee and document the distribution of materials and supplies for learning, verifying that amounts received and distributed, and recording any losses.
Monitor activities and ensure accuracy of data collection and tracking of community feedback and complaints in coordination with NRC”s Protection and Complaints and Feedback Units.
Ensure that learning spaces are safe for learners and report any protection concerns
Supervise learning facilitators and enumerators and report performance concerns
Provide training to teachers on pedagogy, child protection, and NRC’s Better Learning Program
Develop weekly work plans and other key implementation planning documents
Monitor implementation and provide recommendations to improve the quality of implementation
Coordinate with other NRC programs, other organizations implementing education activities and actively participate in Education in Emergencies Working Group meetings.

At least 2 years experience in a similar position with a national or international NGO or a United Nations organization in the northeast of Nigeria
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Experience in activity planning and budget management
Experience working with and mobilizing communities
Fluent English – speaking, reading, writing
Analytic and computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Formal or non-formal teaching experience preferred
Experience working in humanitarian or development activities in the northeast of Nigeria
Fluent spoken Hausa language, with other local languages an advantage
Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements