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Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN) is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Nigeria with its head office in Kaduna and field offices in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa state. CCDRN partners with communities, philanthropists, government, and donors to provide sustainable community development services in the areas of conflict resolution, peace-building, livelihood, research, agriculture, health, nutrition, education as well as governance.
JOB TITLE: Education AdvisorJOB LOCATION: KadunaEmployment Type: Full-time
JOB DETAILS
The Education Advisor is responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership, guidance & oversight to the CCDRN’s National Office program in areas of Education.
Support all education program teams and ensure all Education / Education in Emergencies (EiE) programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding, and contributes significantly to CCDRNs strategic objectives, national/global learning, and advocacy.
S/he will provide strategic and technical leadership and assume the overall responsibility for the growth, development, and quality of the education portfolio.
S/He must possess a leadership profile with a proven track record in education and a sound technical background in program design, capacity development, and delivery. S/he should also have experience in managing complex programming delivery in conflict and fragile contexts, including in times of remote access.
Job Description and Responsibilities
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As the Education Advisors/he will be responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of our education programming and the development of CCDRN’s education strategy. S/he will provide high-quality technical support to National Offices to ensure all programs are delivered at the highest quality for children.
Provide technical assistance in the delivery of funded programs, contribute to building evidence from our work, and disseminate this among key audiences
Be up to date on relevant national/global education policy and programming within and beyond CCDRN with a focus on basic education.
Developing screening, referral, outreach, training, and support protocols and systems needed to implement education programs.
Updating inclusive education teacher training courses and ensuring teacher education aligns with Inclusive Education Policy and screening tools
Provide expert technical advice on the design and quality implementation of CCDRN’s interventions ensuring the approach is consistent with other agencies and integrated with other CCDRN’s activities.
To lead on the development of the education strategy, ensuring strategic recommendations are practical and results-focused.
Represent CCDRN in relevant working groups and on other relevant education networks.
Advice on developing integrated projects with education as a key theme, advice on creating education projects for OOSC and street children.
Quality technical leadership and advice for the design, implementation, and monitoring of education work at State, LGA, and community levels.
Identifying innovative approaches and incorporating them into CCDRNs projects.
Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance, and frees up people to deliver outstanding results for children.
Provide technical support and oversight of education program activities. Provide technical advice on the quality of implementation of program activities.
Work closely with other technical teams for possible integration into other programs.
Lead and draft quality proposals for the education program and oversee quality research in the field of education
Make regular visits to field sites, to monitor and oversee education program implementation and offer advice
Work with the MEAL unit to develop tools and ideas to ensure that education programs are monitored against measurable and appropriate indicators.
Support program assessments, evaluations, and other reviews required in the program.
Identify learning and training opportunities for CDRN staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff. Together with other sectors, identify sector-integrated capacity-building opportunities.
Assist Project Officers in developing a program implementation plan and procurement plan
Provide technical guidance and support to the Program Managers, Officers, and field staff in the effective delivery of program implementation on time: monitor against log frames, review actual vs target, review budget vs actual expenses, and advise corrective measures: a review of the work plan and prepare acceleration plan
Lead the development, design, and analysis of continuous assessments of Education and cross-sectoral needs in schools and communities, and ensure that these are appropriately reflected in sectoral strategies and programs design and development;
Develop and update the Education strategy, ensuring consistency with global Education Breakthrough, Education Common Approaches, Quality Learning Framework and with CCDRNs Theory of Change;
Work collaboratively with other sectors on ways to integrate Education with other programs, where relevant, in order to maximize impact for children and families.
Ensure recognized international best practices and CCDRN policies are applied in the work with children; promote the safe participation of children in our programs.
Improve/strengthen the coordination of CCDRNs work with the National and States Ministries of Education.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a B.Ed / Master’s Degree / PhD qualification with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
Note
Late application will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage women to apply.
Deadline: March 14, 2022
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