Education Coordinator Yobe

TITLE: Education Coordinator
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations
LOCATION: Yobe
GRADE: 3
CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with the possibility of extension.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Education Coordinator provides overall technical leadership quality assurance and coordination of Education in Emergencies (EiE) interventions under the ECHO-funded project. The postholder will ensure design integrity technical excellence and adherence to global EiE standards (INEE ECHO guidelines) across all education components including Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) Literacy & Numeracy Boost Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Catch-Up Clubs inclusive education and safe learning environments. The role is responsible for driving improved learning outcomes safe and inclusive access and transition pathways into formal education systems ensuring integration with child protection MHPSS and WASH interventions as outlined in the project design.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Programme Manager- ECHO.
Technical reporting line: Head of Education/Education Technical Advisor
Staff directly reporting to this post: Education Officers/EiE Officers
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Leadership & Programme Quality
Lead the technical implementation and continuous improvement of EiE interventions in line with the approved proposal and ECHO requirements.
Ensure quality delivery of core EiE approaches including:
Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP)
Literacy Boost & Numeracy Boost
Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)
Catch-Up Clubs for adolescents especially girls
Provide technical oversight to ensure programmes deliver foundational literacy numeracy and transition outcomes for both in-school and out-of-school children.
Ensure alignment with INEE Minimum Standards Safe Schools approach and GEDI (Gender Equality & Disability Inclusion) frameworks.
Embed inclusive education practices including disability screening assistive devices and differentiated instruction.
Implementation & Delivery Support
Guide field teams and partners in translating programme design into high-quality implementation plans.
Ensure delivery of key EiE components including:
OOSC mapping enrolment campaigns and transition pathways
Establishment and management of ABEP centres and learning spaces
Remedial education and structured learning activities
Teacher deployment and classroom support
Ensure integration of psychosocial support (PSS) safeguarding and protection referral pathways within all education activities.
Oversee safe gender-responsive and disability-inclusive learning environments including school rehabilitation and learning spaces.
Development & Pedagogical Support
Lead technical delivery of teacher training and continuous professional development including:
ABEP methodology and curriculum delivery
TaRL Literacy Boost and Numeracy Boost
Inclusive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning
Classroom-based PSS and positive discipline
Support establishment of coaching mentoring and classroom observation systems to improve teaching quality.
Ensure teachers are equipped to identify respond and refer child protection concerns safely.

Outcomes & Assessment
Ensure effective implementation of learning assessments (ASER EGRA/EGMA TaRL tools continuous classroom assessment).
Track and improve learning outcomes retention and transition rates in line with ECHO indicators.
Work with MEAL team to ensure:
Robust indicator tracking (enrolment retention transition learning gains)
Use of data for adaptive programming
Promote evidence-based decision making to improve programme effectiveness.
Technical Support & Capacity Strengthening
Provide hands-on technical guidance to implementing partners (LABDI PREHYA) to ensure quality delivery of EiE components.
Lead partner capacity strengthening in:
EiE methodologies and pedagogy
Inclusive education and safeguarding
Learning assessment and data use
Conduct regular technical field visits joint monitoring and review sessions.
& Coordination
Ensure strong integration between education child protection MHPSS WASH and cash components.
Coordinate with:
SUBEBs Ministries of Education LGEAs
Education Cluster / EiE Working Group
Local stakeholders (SBMCs PTAs community leaders)
Support system strengthening including school safety systems referral pathways and community engagement structures.
Inclusive & Protective Learning Environment
Ensure all education interventions are:
Child-safe and safeguarding compliant
Gender-responsive and inclusive of children with disabilities
Risk-informed and conflict-sensitive
Lead implementation of Safe Schools principles including:
School safety systems
Child protection integration
Risk-informed planning
Documentation & Learning
Ensure systematic documentation of:
Best practices case studies innovations
Lessons learned in EiE programming
Contribute to technical reporting (donor and internal) ensuring high quality and evidence-based inputs.
Facilitate learning and reflection sessions to improve programme quality.
Resource Management & Team Development
Provide technical supervision coaching and performance management for EiE staff.
Identify staff capacity gaps and implement structured technical development plans.
Foster a culture of quality learning and accountability within the education team.
Representation & Advocacy
Represent the education unit in:
Coordination meetings and technical forums
Government engagements
Contribute to advocacy on access to safe inclusive education for crisis-affected children.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self accountable for making decisions managing resources efficiently achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team) takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children engages and motivates others.
Future orientated thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team colleagues Members and external partners and supporters.
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Approachable good listener easy to talk to.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
Honest encourages openness and transparency.
Occasional duties:
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Judgement and Decision-Making
The Education Project Coordinator will in close collaboration with the Programme Manager Technical Advisors Team Leaders and Deputy Director Programme Operations Humanitarian be responsible for making quick decisions aimed at improving timely and quality delivery of the interventions. Some of the decisions that require consultations include but not limited to; major operational issues technical guidance policies/procedural changes and financial decisions.
Academic background; experience & person specifications:
Minimum of a bachelors degree in education Arts Social Sciences. Experience in managing integrated programmes across different thematic areas such as education child protection child rights governance or disaster risk reduction is a must.
At least 5 years of accrued working experience in program implementation with a minimum of 2 years in a quasi-management level position in an international NGO and those applying partnership approaches is desirable.
Experience in strategic thinking and planning skills be able to set priorities prepare manageable plans and to evaluate progress.
Experience of working with local partners and Local Government and State Authorities in Education Child Rights Governance Health Nutrition Education or Child Protection is an added advantage.
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
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.
Contacts:
Internal Contacts
Programme Manager - frequent contact
EDUCATION Projects Staff frequent contact
Field Finance Manager frequent contact
Technical Specialists frequent contact
Other Save the Children Staff regular contact
External Contacts:
Partners frequent contact
Children stakeholders regular
Government agencies (LGEA & State Government staff) Frequent contacts
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.