Program Officer – Education at Youth Foundation for Development, Education & Leadership (YouthhubAfrica)

Job Title: Program Officer – Education

Main Function

• The purpose of this role is to support the work of the programme team to ensure the smooth delivery of our programme to participants.
• The role will also support wider programme activity and development, increase awareness of Education Support and ensure programme outcomes are met and impact measured.
• The Programme Officer will provide operational and technical support under the leadership of the Education Programme Manager to implement all Education activities for projects and ensure effective collaboration across other Thematic Officers on different projects.
• This includes supporting the development of the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), participating in stakeholders’ engagement and coordination meetings, participating in needs assessments and training, and contributing to narrative reporting in line with donor requirements.
• The role also involves close collaboration with community leaders, religious leaders, and other key stakeholders within the community.

Role Responsibilities

• To provide administrative and delivery support to the programme team to meet programme objectives and targets.
• Work closely with the Program Manager, and other team members to understand program goals and to meet expectations.
• Initiate and lead research activities around the thematic area
• Research opportunities for funding for the organization
• Take the lead in Education and Girls’ Child Literacy Programs and lead the design of new initiatives and projects, including preparing proposals, concept notes, and reports as assigned.
• Lead the implementation of activities on proposed and approved concepts
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on time and with accurate data
• Compile other reports as may be required by management or by donors to meet grant agreements and program deliverables
• Work with the program manager to train staff to become leaders in promoting education, basic education, girls’ education, and learning
• Work with other Program Staff to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed.
• Participate in relevant working groups, local, national, and continental, and contribute to interagency initiatives
• Contribute to the organisation’s positive image and overall credibility, notably by applying the organisation’s Code of Conduct
• Map, engage, and manage critical Stakeholders within the education sector, nationally and internationally.
• Assist with the support of our network of Associate Facilitators who deliver some of our programmes, to ensure smooth processes and good communication.
• Maintain up-to-date information on progress, supporting Education Support to report progress to funders.
• Lead the community mapping and identification of schools, learners, and adolescents in collaboration with stakeholders in line with the project design.
• Coordinate with other technical functions to ensure a conducive learning environment for learners across the formal and non-formal schools.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, including collection of monitoring data and tracking of progress on output indicators; utilise data to contribute to reports as required.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure quality programme design, delivery, documentation, and reporting of education activities.
• Maintain a high standard of transparency and accountability during programme design and support in expediting implementation while ensuring integrity and timeliness of project duration and meeting programme objectives, and compliance with donors’ policies.
• Ensure the timely reviews and adjustments for the project’s operational and implementation plan and budget as may be required from time to time.
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibilities as and when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• An advanced degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of accrued working experience in program implementation with an NGO and those applying partnership approaches is desirable.
• Experience in strategic thinking and planning skills, be able to set priorities, prepare manageable plans, and evaluate progress.
• Knowledge of the NGO sector and relevant issues is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, project management tools, and report writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian response.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Fluent in English language skills (written and verbal).

The opportunity will offer

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Pensions Contribution
• Group Life Insurance
• Free lunch
• Personal Development Opportunity
• NSITF Compliance.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 13th February, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their CV in MS Word to:  [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Note

• YHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
• As a result, we do not discriminate based on age, gender, or disabilities.