Education Officer at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Title: Education Officer

Job ID.: 13350
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Job Category: Education
Duration of contract: 6 months (Renewable)
Grade Level: Grade 5 in NRC’s grading structure
Reporting line: Education Coordinator

 About Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC):

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

 Qualification for the Vacancy

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Development, Management, or a related field with a Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least two years’ experience working with a national or international NGO or United Nations agency in the Northeast of Nigeria.
• At least one year of experience managing program staff and implementation in the field with experience in education preferred.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Understanding of data collection and analysis and documentation of results
• Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government education authorities.
• Analytic and computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English, both written and oral required.
• Understanding of the education context and humanitarian and development response in north-eastern Nigeria, with specific experience in Borno state preferred.
• Fluent spoken Hausa language, with other local languages an advantage
• Experience with nonformal and vocational education and support to formal education preferred.
• Documented experience working with local government authorities and IDP, returnee and host communities.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement and recruitment of staff and contractors
• Understanding of humanitarian, development and protection standards and their application in the field.

 How to Apply for the Vacancy

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Deadline

29th December, 2023.