About Swoden
SWODEN is a non-discriminatory and not-for-profit Non-governmental organization. The organization was established in 1995 and registered with Corporate Affairs Commission to address current challenges faced by women and youth in accessing basic information and services at the community level that affects their development and also participation in policy development at both micro and macro level. Activities are drawn from their felt needs through grassroots participation and mobilization and use of community structures to ensure sustainability.
Tittle Position: Education Officer
Location: Jigawa / Implementing LGA Birnin Kudu
Contract Duration: 8 Months
The Education Officer will be responsible for;
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the identification, mobilization, and enrollment of out-of-school girls and women for
formal school reintegration.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective literacy and numeracy instruction within
the project.
• Coordinate with relevant educational institutions, local authorities, and community
structures to ensure smooth reintegration processes.
• Monitor the attendance, academic progress, and retention of beneficiaries in schools and
literacy classes.
• Support the integration of foundational literacy and numeracy into skills training curricula.
• Organize and facilitate awareness campaigns on the importance of girl-child education and
women’s literacy.
• Prepare detailed work plans and activity reports for educational interventions.
• Ensure all educational activities align with project goals and SWODEN Nigeria’s operational
guidelines.
• Manage educational resources and materials efficiently.
Data Collection & Reporting
The Education Officer will be responsible for meticulous data collection and reporting related to
all educational activities. Key data deliverables include:
• Beneficiary Registration: Accurate and complete registration forms and profiles for all
enrolled girls and women.
• Attendance Tracking: Daily/weekly attendance records for school reintegration, literacy
classes, and educational support sessions.
• Progress Assessments: Records of pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure
learning gains (literacy, numeracy).
• Retention Data: Regular updates on beneficiary retention rates within formal schooling
and literacy programs.
• Challenges and Solutions: Documenting challenges faced by beneficiaries and
implemented solutions.
• Success Stories: Collection and documentation of individual success stories and case
studies demonstrating impact.
• Activity Reports: Timely submission of weekly and monthly activity reports detailing
progress, challenges, and next steps.
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing education programs, preferably in
NGOs or community-based settings.
• Proven experience working with out-of-school children, women, and vulnerable
populations.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian education system, especially in northern Nigeria.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mobilization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (oral and written) is mandatory.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Desirable:
• Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience in M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) for educational programs.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of Jigawa State.
• Proficiency in using data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Experience in curriculum development for non-formal education.
Application Dealine 29 August 2025
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified should Go click link below to Apply.
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