Education Officer

Education Officer Summary Hope 360 Aid is seeking a dedicated Education Officer to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of educational initiatives designed for marginalized youth, including displaced children, returnees, and those from host communities. Based in Maiduguri, Borno State, this full-time role is pivotal in expanding access to secure and inclusive learning environments while enhancing pedagogical outcomes. The successful candidate will ensure all program activities align with donor mandates, international education standards, and organizational policies, ultimately fostering a supportive ecosystem that empowers vulnerable learners and strengthens community resilience. Responsibilities Execute education interventions in strict adherence to approved project proposals, work plans, budgets, and donor stipulations. Drive enrollment and retention efforts for out-of-school children, internally displaced persons, returnees, and other at-risk groups. Oversee the setup, rehabilitation, and enhancement of temporary learning facilities and necessary infrastructure. Manage the logistics for distributing school supplies, bags, teaching aids, and other approved educational resources. Facilitate the delivery of formal and non-formal education, early childhood programs, and accelerated learning curricula. Track implementation progress and promptly communicate any delays, challenges, or emerging needs to supervision. Coach teachers and facilitators on effective, learner-centered pedagogical strategies. Organize and support professional development workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building events for educators. Verify the availability and proper utilization of teaching and learning materials across sites. Cultivate safe, inclusive, and participatory environments that prioritize child well-being. Lead learning assessments aimed at boosting literacy, numeracy, attendance, and retention rates. Collaborate with school management committees and parent-teacher associations to deepen community involvement in education. Mobilize parents, caregivers, religious figures, traditional leaders, and local authorities to encourage consistent school attendance. Lead awareness campaigns focusing on the value of education, girls' empowerment, inclusivity, and child protection. Partner with government ministries and education authorities to streamline program delivery. Foster strategic alliances with civil society organizations, community-based groups, and humanitarian partners. Establish and reinforce community education committees and school governance structures. Champion equal educational access for girls, boys, children with disabilities, and other vulnerable demographics. Diagnose barriers to school access or retention and propose targeted solutions. Ensure learning environments are gender-sensitive and inclusive of individuals with disabilities. Guarantee strict compliance with child safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and protection protocols. Identify and refer children requiring specialized psychosocial or protection support via established channels. Manage children's data, images, and case details in full compliance with consent and data protection regulations. Contribute to needs assessments, school mapping exercises, enrollment surveys, and community consultations. Gather and maintain precise data regarding learners, staff, facilities, attendance, and resource allocation. Assist in identifying and registering eligible beneficiaries according to defined selection criteria. Track key indicators such as enrollment, attendance, retention, and completion rates. Utilize approved tools, including KoboToolbox, to maintain accurate and up-to-date databases. Ensure all data is secure, confidential, and readily accessible for monitoring and reporting purposes. Conduct frequent field visits to schools and learning sites to verify intervention quality and safety. Evaluate the relevance, accessibility, and safety of educational activities. Gather beneficiary feedback and facilitate accountability mechanisms. Participate in baseline studies, post-distribution monitoring, and other MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) processes. Document lessons learned, success stories, and implementation challenges for organizational learning. Assist in drafting monitoring reports and implementing corrective actions based on findings. Generate timely weekly, monthly, and periodic activity reports for the supervisor. Contribute to donor reporting, project updates, case studies, and success narratives. Attend sector coordination meetings, including Education in Emergencies Working Group sessions, and other technical forums. Coordinate with other program sectors to deliver integrated humanitarian responses. Assist in developing activity plans, procurement requests, distribution schedules, and implementation timelines. Ensure all activities meet applicable education standards, budget constraints, and donor visibility guidelines. Adhere to organizational policies regarding child protection, PSEA, gender equality, anti-fraud, and staff conduct. Report any safeguarding concerns through official channels immediately. Maintain professional boundaries and treat all children with dignity and respect. Deliver education assistance impartially based on assessed needs. Follow all security protocols and organizational guidelines during field operations. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.