Plan International recruits 01 Access to Education Lead

Plan International recruits 01 Access to Education Lead

Plan International

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

Access to Education Lead
Date : 22-Jun-2021
Location : Maiduguri – Borno State, Nigeria
Company : Plan International
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.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Deadline for application submission : 5th July, 2021.
Location : Maiduguri
Role 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 implementationLeads 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 strategyWorks 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 areaEnsure that issues of gender, protection, and conflict sensitivity are factored into the program designWork with government authorities and community stakeholders to identify out-of-school childrenResponsible for oversight of the project’s approach to accelerated basic education / non-formal learning spaces, including site identification, establishment, and technical quality oversightOversee 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 NigeriaEnhance coordination, documentation, and reporting to support information management within the education sector, providing information to the Ministry of Education as neededWork 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 activitiesConduct program site visits to ensure activities are implemented as planned and are high quality, relevant, and safeCoordinate with OTL Deputy Chief of Party – Operations for relevant administrative, financial, and operational support to design and implement activitiesDevelop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of local staff and other stakeholders in key aspects of the project’s access to education approachParticipate in external meetings with key stakeholders and/or USAID to discuss programmatic collaborations and/or present project progressOrganize necessary programmatic and operational information to ensure quality program records are in placePrepare program reports and donor reports as required; perform other reporting tasks, as required
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, international development, or related field is required; Master’s degree preferredMinimum 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 preferredMinimum five years of project management experience; previous experience with USAID-funded programs preferredKnowledge and experience in the design, implementation, and replication of approaches and interventions for improving education for marginalized learners and/or learners with disabilities desirableFamiliarity with early grade reading and mathematics assessments and/or other education-related assessmentsFamiliarity with education structures, systems, entities, and EMIS in Nigeria desirable Work experience in Nigeria required; experience working in northeast states of Nigeria highly preferredProficient English oral and written communication skills required; proficiency in Kanuri and Hausa desirableThis position is open to Nigerian nationals only; women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply
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.POSTULER