Deadline: 26 August, 2022
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
YouthHubAfrica is seeking to fill the role of Programmes Officer on Education.
YouthHubAfrica is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that provides platforms for young people to contribute to sustainable development and collaborate in creative and special ways.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the executive director, programmes manager, and other team members to understand programme goals and meet expectations
- Analyse trends and gaps in educational development, policies and emerging issues and recommend programme strategies to meet needs
- Take the lead in preparing proposals, concept notes and reports as assigned
- Design and ensure proper implementation of activities in the project under the education thematic area
- Contribute to information-sharing and data management systems
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports on time and with accurate data
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
- Actively participate in relevant working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of the organisation’s code of conduct
- Take notes of regular team meetings for the programme office use
- Work with other programme assistants to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed
Requirements
- Degree in Education, Social Sciences or a related field from any reputable school (a master’s degree will be an added advantage)
- Three years of experience in programme design and implementation in a similar role will be an added advantage
- Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilisation projects and stakeholder engagement
- Proven knowledge and experience in leading advocacy efforts
- Proven knowledge and experience in stakeholder management, which includes mapping and engagement
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible to a changing environment, and make decisions independently
- High-level computer literacy
- Willingness to work in a team
- Experience in an NGO is an added advantage
- Ability and willingness to travel within the country and across the region regularly
- High degree of independence, creativity and commitment
- Strong analytic and communication skills, ability to write clearly and succinctly under time pressure and to make well-organised verbal presentations
- Ability to work under high-pressure of work
- Passion for education and girl-child development
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