NRC has been present in Nigeria since 2015 and has been working to help displacement-affected communities meet their basic needs, improve their livelihoods, access essential services, and enhance their resilience to future shocks through our six core competencies: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Shelter, Education, Information-Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS), Camp Management, and Protection. NRC provides immediate assistance during the onset of emergencies through the rapid response mechanism (RRM). With a workforce of 370 staff and a presence in key locations such as Maiduguri (in Borno State), Yola (in Adamawa State) and Jos (in Plateau State), NRC can respond to the needs of those affected by the conflict across North-East, and North Central Nigeria.
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno,Mubi, and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Education Technical Assistant to join our team in Monguno, Borno State. You will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of education project activities across target locations inthe NRC Area North East office
Generic Responsibilities
Support day-to-day implementation of education project activities across target locations, ensuring activities are delivered according to workplans and timelines.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, identify challenges, and provide timely feedback to the Project Officer.
Assist in organising trainings, workshops, meetings and community engagement sessions, including participant mobilisation and logistical arrangements.
Assist in coordinating learning activities in schools, Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), and community-based education centres.
Maintain accurate project records, beneficiary data, attendance sheets, activity reports, and filing systems.
Support community mobilisation and engagement with School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), parent groups, youth groups, and community leaders to promote access to education.
Support implementation of safe, inclusive, gender-sensitive, and conflict-sensitive education activities.
Support distribution of education materials, teaching and learning supplies, recreation kits, and other project items, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
Collect routine monitoring data and support assessments, surveys, and post-distribution monitoring activities.
Assist in identifying children at risk of dropping out and support referral pathways for protection, psychosocial support, and other specialised services where necessary.
Work closely with teachers, facilitators, and incentive staff to ensure adherence to approved teaching schedules and activity plans.
Support accountability mechanisms by receiving and documenting community feedback and complaints and escalating them appropriately.
Assist the Project Officer in preparing weekly updates, activity reports, and other programme documentation.
Perform any other project-related duties assigned by the Project Officer or Area Programme Manager
Specific Responsibilities
Supports the Education Officer in the implementation of the Project Work plan
Monitoring of activities in schools and centers
Work with SBMCs and children’s groups to address protection concerns in schools
Work with community facilitators in ensuring regular data collection, reporting and storage
Generic professional competencies:
Have at least 3 years of teaching experience in Primary School, pre-primary or any other formal or non-formal learning institution.
Experience in community development initiatives
High level of personal integrity and sensitivity to adult psychology.
High standard of English methodology including oral skills.
Knowledge on use participatory and learner centred methods, children rights and the global education standards
Experience in Project Management in humanitarian/recovery context
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Be a Nigerian citizen
Hold a bachelor’s degree in education from a reputable institution
Must have undergone training in and demonstrate a strong mastery of education and psychosocial support approaches for children.
Have at least 3 years teaching experience
Understanding of child protection issues in schools and working with SBMCs in addressing them
Experience in working with children with disabilities/special needs education
Experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Strong organizational and team working skills.
Good knowledge of English and knowledge of the local language.
What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:
At NRC we think creatively We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.
Additional Information
Duty Stations: Monguno, Borno State Nigeria
Duration of contract: 6 months (with possibility of extension).
Grade Level: Grade 4 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Field Coordinator
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidate is strongly advised to apply.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We started our relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries. We specialise in six areas: food security, education, shelter, legal assistance, protection from violence, and water, sanitation and hygiene.
We stand up for people forced to flee. NRC is a determined advocate for displaced people. We promote and defend displaced people's rights and dignity in local communities, with national governments and in the international arena. NRC’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva is a global leader in monitoring, reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
We work with partners across the world through NORCAP, our global provider of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding expertise. NORCAP collaborates with local, national and international partners on finding sustainable solutions to meet the needs of people at risk.
Around 15,000 humanitarians work with the NRC. Most of us are hired locally to work in the field, and a small number are based at our head office in Oslo. Many of our colleagues were once themselves forced to flee their homes.
NRC assisted almost 9.1 million people worldwide in 2024, and with your support, we can help even more.
In order to meet the needs of more than 120 million displaced people worldwide, we need to unite forces across sectors and work together as one team. Through mutual partnerships we are dedicated to finding unique solutions for people who have been forced to flee, helping them build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities.
To find out how you can support our work, please visit nrc.no/corporate or send an e-mail to corporate@nrc.no.
