OVC Education, Adolescents and Protection Officer at the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) Freelance Full Time Internship Part Time Temporary

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JOB TITLE: OVC Education, Adolescents and Protection OfficerJOB LOCATION: Obollo Afor, EnuguEmployment Type: Full-time
JOB DETAILS:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical guidance and ensure the implementation of Education activities for community based OVCs support in the 4GATES project.
The OVC Education, Adolescents and Protection Officer is under the supervision of the Program Manager, in collaboration with other thematic areas officers organize a range of duties related to education and child protection.

Responsibilities

The Education Officer will provide technical leadership in education OVC services.
The OVC Education and Protection Officer will have some combination of technical expertise and experience in OVC service areas that include;psychosocial support, education, child rights and advocacy.
The OVC Education, Adolescent and Protection Officer will guide the project technically in terms of: OVC service provision; capacity development and mentoring of community volunteers and care givers on child education.
To develop detailed annual/monthly/weekly work-planfor OVC Care and support in child protection and education and participates in project evaluations and assessments.
To identify and support indigent OVC with primary and secondary school fees.
To plan for and oversee debriefing training for adolescent youths.
To plan for and undertake follow-up trainings for community volunteers.
To facilitate the formation and training of Community OVC coalitions and task forces
To represent PCI in OVC forums at local and national levels.
To prepare and submit timely monthly, reports and share with partners as appropriate.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of First Degree in Law or a Degree in Education, Social Sciences or other relevant field
2-3 years post NYSC experience.
Have an understanding of the child right sector, OVC frameworks in Nigeria and OVC programming guidelines including National Service Standards is essential.
Experience working with children
Experienced in child rights
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and power point presentation
Excellent project management skills and attention to details
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good communication skills
Innovative
Fluency in English and Igbo is essential

HOW TO APPLYInterested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Deadline: September 29, 2021

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Education / Teaching / Training