Education Officer

Job Description

An Education Officer is a professional responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of educational programs.
In the humanitarian and development sectors, they ensure that learning initiatives reach target populations—such as children in conflict zones or underserved communities—while adhering to national and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
The role balances technical education expertise with administrative management:

Program Implementation: Executing activities according to work plans, budgets, and donor requirements.
Technical Support: Providing guidance to teachers, community mobilizers, and government counterparts on best practices, such as Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE).
Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL): Conducting field visits to track progress, collecting data on output indicators, and documenting lessons learned.
Stakeholder Engagement: Building partnerships with local authorities (e.g., SUBEB), community leaders, and parents to ensure program buy-in.
Child Safeguarding: Ensuring all educational environments are safe and that “Do No Harm” principles are strictly followed.
Core Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field. Some senior roles prefer a Master’s degree.
Experience: Typically requires 1–3 years of professional experience in education program management. Experience in emergency contexts (e.g., Northeast Nigeria) is often a high-priority asset.
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and strong report-writing skills in English.
Languages: Fluency in English and local languages (such as Hausa or Kanuri in Northern Nigeria) is frequently required for community engagement.