Education State Facilitator

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Job Title:

Education

• State Facilitator
• Location: Benue
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The engagement of the Education state facilitator (Benue) is to ensure that the implementation of Education programme especially the Accelerated Basic Program in hard-to-reach areas is monitored and quality assured to deliver the expected results. The state facilitator will work closely with the Ministry of Education and SUBEB partners in the field to provide effective coordination and monitoring of the implementation of all activities under the Education work plans and contribute to strengthening the education system. The facilitator will ensure the effective facilitation in the implementation and coordination of equitable access to quality learning for all children in the different LGAs, track progress, document results, develop recommendations for progress, and ensure resources are utilized judiciously for intended purposes. The facilitator will deploy knowledge and experience to create momentum at the LGA, community, and school levels in the quality and timely implementation of planned activities.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks The assignment will entail the Facilitator to effectively contribute to coordination and monitoring of the implementation of all UNICEF supported education activities and contribute to the overall results of the Enugu Field Office workplan, in partnership with state education agencies. The Facilitators shall carry out the following tasks in fulfilling the expectations of the post: In consultation with the

Education

• Specialist, regularly monitor education activities in the state and collect data to support effective reporting. Provide technical support to the ABEP centers across the IDP camps and host community centers and ensure quality delivery of the program. Document and report the reach and impact of UNICEF interventions weekly using a pre-aggregated template. Report any actual or potential acts of misappropriation, abuse, misuse, or deviation from implementation plans to the supervisor. Maintain up-to-date and accurate records/database on UNICEF education programme implementation across the three output areas in the state and ensure effective and timely information reporting as required. Conduct quality assurance activities at LGA, Community and School levels to ensure quality of the implementation of interventions, under the guidance of the

Education

• Specialist. Work closely with MOE and SUBEB officials to ensure timely completion (based on the agreed timeframe) of Annual School census data collection, processing, data cleaning, data merging, and analysis. Standard statistics reports generation, and dissemination of gender disaggregated results. Liaise with MOE and SUBEB officials to provide technical support to strengthen capacity of staff at LGEA level for effective coordination of different interventions including Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Nigerian Learning Passport, Digital NEMIS, Out of School interventions and community engagement activities. Document lessons learned and best practices, producing monthly stories, including Human Interest Stories and Picture stories at least twice a year. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Deliverables

• Monthly monitoring and mentoring of Facilitators and mentors of the newly established ABEP centers in terms of quality teaching. Jointly with UNICEF Education Specialists, develop a Monthly work plan detailing how key task will be conducted each month. Timely submission of bi-weekly activity progress reports as well as contributing to monthly and emerging reports on specific interventions. Spend 40% of the time on reporting and 60% on the field for Monitoring and stakeholders engagement. Weekly engagement with education stakeholders both at the state and local government level to increase access and improve quality of education in the state. Capacity building for school, LGA and state level education stakeholders/partners implemented based on assessed gaps and needs.

Requirements

• Education Background: A first Degree in education or Higher National Diploma Social Sciences, Economics, or related fields. Must be computer literate with an excellent knowledge of data management.

• Language: Fluency in English and good English writing skills. Fluency in TiV/Idoma is an added advantage.

• Work

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting education programs either development or humanitarian with focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and the Accelerated Basic Program.

• Skills: Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data. Experience working in a humanitarian context is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience working with UN or NGO programmes/projects is an asset. Demonstrates, applies, and shares technical knowledge. Good understanding of community involvement and participation and experience working in North central Nigeria, preferably in Benue. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to a varied audience. Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment, set high standards for quality of work, and consistently achieve project goals.

Application Closing Date

6th October, 2026.