Youth Foundation for Development, Education & Leadership also known as YouthhubAfrica is a non-profit organization founded in 2011. Youthhubafrica is a platform for young people in Africa involved in social change to interact, learn, and collaborate in new, creative, and easy ways. Youthhubafrica’s mission is to equip young people with skills and an enabling environment to take center stage for Africa’s development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Program Officer-Education
Reports to: Programs Manager
Location: Abuja
Department: Programs
Main Function
The purpose of this role is to support the work of the program team to ensure the smooth delivery of our program to participants. The role will also support wider program activity and development, increase awareness of Education Support and ensure program 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.
- Lead the community mapping and identification of schools, learners, and adolescents in collaboration with stakeholders in line with the project design.
- 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 Programs Manager to ensure quality programme design, delivery, documentation, and reporting of education activities.
ELIGIBILITY
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. An advanced degree is an added advantage.
- 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
WORTH
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Pensions Contribution
- Group Life Insurance
- Free lunch
- Personal Development Opportunity
- NSITF Compliance
NOTE: YHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. As a result, we do not discriminate based on age, gender, or disabilities.
DEADLINE: February 13, 2025
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and cover letter to apply@youthhubafrica.org on or before the 13th of February 2025 using PROGRAM OFFICER (EDUCATION) as the subject of the mail.
