Plan International Access to Education Lead Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Plan International Nigeria programme looking for “Access to Education Lead”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in social work may apply on or before 5th July 2021.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
Plan International Access to Education Lead Jobs 2021
The Plan International has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Access to Education Lead to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Plan International |
| Position | Access to Education Lead |
| Location | Maiduguri – Borno State, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in social work |
| Experience Required | Minimum five years |
| Application Deadline | 5th July 2021 |
Plan International Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: Plan is seeking applicants for an Access to Education Lead for the anticipated USAID-funded Opportunities to Learn activity in Nigeria. The Opportunities to Learn activity aims to equip out-of-school children and youth in northeast Nigeria with the foundational skills needed to progress to higher levels of education, training and/or engagement in the workforce. This position is contingent upon award by the donor.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for ensuring technical excellence of the project’s approach to ensuring access to quality basic education for out-of-school children and youth, working with project staff leads on safety, quality, and inclusion to ensure harmonized implementation
- Leads the design of the project’s access to education approaches, with contributions from consortium technical leads for complementary results (e.g., safety, teacher’s professional development) to ensure a cohesive implementation strategy
- Works with key staff focused on inclusion to promote equity of access to accelerated basic education, as well as monitoring and evaluation staff to measure success in this area
- Ensure that issues of gender, protection, and conflict sensitivity are factored into the program design
- Work with government authorities and community stakeholders to identify out-of-school children
- Responsible for oversight of the project’s approach to accelerated basic education / non-formal learning spaces, including site identification, establishment, and technical quality oversight
- Oversee project staff working with state authorities to institutionalize processes of education information management and coordination, and identify new opportunities to shape and inform quality equitable education policies/programs with data, evidence, and lessons learned from non-formal education in Nigeria
- Enhance coordination, documentation, and reporting to support information management within the education sector, providing information to the Ministry of Education as needed
- Work with other program staff to develop detailed work plans and spending plans for all accelerated basic education program (ABEP) spaces that will ensure organized, efficient work and on-time completion of activities
Qualification and skills, knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, international development, or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum seven years of experience in a technical role designing and implementing projects that work to promote access to quality education for children and youth; technical expertise in education in emergencies, accelerated learning programs, and/or education access for out-of-school children preferred
- Minimum five years of project management experience; previous experience with USAID-funded programs preferred
- Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation, and replication of approaches and interventions for improving education for marginalized learners and/or learners with disabilities desirable
- Familiarity with early grade reading and mathematics assessments and/or other education-related assessments
- Familiarity with education structures, systems, entities, and EMIS in Nigeria desirable Work experience in Nigeria required; experience working in northeast states of Nigeria highly preferred
- Proficient English oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kanuri and Hausa desirable
- This position is open to Nigerian nationals only; women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Plan International Access to Education Lead Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 5th July 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | plan-international.org |
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