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JOB TITLE: Education in Emergency Officer
JOB LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
JOB DETAILS
The purpose of this role is to support daily implementation of AECID/SPNO funded Education project, Plan international Nigeria.
Dimensions of the Role
The post holder will directly implement the project and also document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the Education in Emergencies components of Plan International’s emergency response.
He/she is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, capacity building.
The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.
AccountabilitiesIn collaboration with the Project Coordinator:
Coordinator the implementation AECID project
Support in documenting lessons learnt and best practices of the on project
With support from M&E team design a Monitoring plan and simple data collection tools to ensure monitoring and data collection of key project indicators.
Highlight education issues requiring a response – both immediate (less than 2 months) and medium term and make recommendations on specific PLAN actions required. Ensure core commitments to children are taken into consideration.
Ensure key data from assessments could be used as a baseline for program evaluation. If additional baseline data is required to evaluate children’s learning outcomes, then work with appropriate colleagues to collect this additional information.
Support in designing appropriate education interventions based on the outcomes of assessments and the context. Inclusion of quality issues in education and learning outcomes is really important.
Will work closely with the National partners in the execution of the Formal, non-formal (ABEP) education component of the project
Will be responsible for the formation, strengthening and training of the Community structures (SBMCs, PMCs, CBCPCs) etc.
Will play a key role in the mobilization and engagement of the community and stakeholders in the implementation and monitoring of the project
Will be responsible for school supervision, and data collection
Will support in organizing and facilitating teacher trainings and assessments
Support assessment of Education sector in the state of implementation
Review, assess and update the education situation in areas affected by emergency
In collaboration with national and international Education actors, map current institutional response capacities – including conducting an education specific 5Ws.
Ensure that issues of early childhood, gender, protection, DRR, and conflict sensitivity are factored into the program design.
Ensure Plan international guidelines, UN education cluster standards and INEE Minimum Standards, are considered and any departures documented.
Provide regular updates to Education Specialist, Humanitarian Program Manager, humanitarian unit and the rest of the CO on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency.
Represent Plan International to clusters, governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the Team Leader.
Support the implementation of, and represent Plan International in, emergency education coordination mechanisms including any relevant cluster.
Brief updates and reports on sectoral activities/strategies to donors and other stakeholders.
Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Project Coordinator.
Technical Expertise, Skills and KnowledgeEssential:
University Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields.
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience Education in Emergencies
Experience working in emergency settings.
Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC).
Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence
Desirable:
Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Ability to read and write in both English and others languages appropriately in Northeast Nigeria
Behaviours:
Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders.
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour.
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations.
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others.
Very strong commitment to continuous learning.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities. Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.
Deadline: December 10, 2021
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