Apply for Education Volunteer Teacher at Save the Children NGO 2023

 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Education Volunteer Teacher

ROLE:

The Education Volunteer Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of lessons to out of children enrolled in AEP centers for implementation of the Education Cannot Wait - Multi-Year Resilience Project (ECW-MYRP) for Save the Children.

Under the guidance of the Education Officer(s), he/she will ensure that ECW-MYRP Accelerated Education Program (AEP) is implemented in line with SCI standards and donor requirements and commitments. The Education volunteer Teachers will be responsible for delivering accessible and protective education services to learners in the AEP center

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1.     Support and guide the learners to comprehend the subject study.

2.     Keep records of pupils' performance.

3.     Have contact sessions with learners at least 4 hours a day and 4 times a week.

4.     Prepare weekly lesson plans and delivery plans as per the curriculum.

5.     Support to identify and enroll the target children within the community for the program.

6.    Support in back-to-school campaign/ community awareness-raising activity in the community

7.     Targeted children and adolescent boys and girls ages access quality, relevant basic education learning opportunities.

8.     Support mobilization of communities, and work closely with School-Based Management Committee (SBMC)

9.     Ensure that all documents for children are kept up-to-date, accurate, and secure; and ensure that information is compiled as needed on an accurate and timely basis to assess progress against activities and outcomes for each class.

10.Deliver accessible and protective education services in the AEP center

11.Record leaners' attendance during every contact day

12.Data compilation and reporting of learners

13.Ensure a safe and friendly atmosphere within the Temporary Learning Sites.

14.Ensure the inclusion of all children regardless of gender and ability in all learning activities.

15.Ensure equipment, teaching and learning resources, and play materials are used properly, inventory taken, and are safely stored daily.

16.Report progress and challenges

17.Conduct additional tasks as required by the supervisor.

 

General:

Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Core Behaviours:

Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:

1.     Ensures that programme goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes, and commitments.

2.     Integrates beneficiary accountability principles into the approach.

3.     Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation.

Operating safely and securely:

1.     Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency.

2.     Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities.

3.     Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation.

4.     Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms.

Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment.

1.     Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations.

2.     Demonstrates personal integrity by using one's position responsibly and fairly.

3.     Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct.

4.     Plans, prioritizes, and performs tasks well under pressure.

5.     Takes responsibility for own work and for the impact of own actions.

Achieving results effectively:

1.     Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls.

2.     Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly.

3.     Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long-term.

4.     Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results.

5.     Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximise resources.

6.     Documents lessons learned and applied them to future projects.

Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:

1.     Actively listens to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders.

2.     Actively participates in networks to access and contribute to good practice.

3.     Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict affected people and other stakeholders.

4.     Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance.

Leadership: Action: Thinking: Self; Inspiring: Developing Others:

1.     Builds own awareness of the bigger global picture by using a broad range of

2.     sources to gather data.

3.     Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings.

4.     Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution.

5.     Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for the purpose of his/her development.

6.     Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses.

7.     Makes positive statements about work.

QUALIFICATION

Minimum of an OND, NCE certificate or its equivalent.

EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES

1.     At least 2 years of accrued working experience in the field of Education with a minimum of 1 year in a volunteer role in an international NGO or NNGO is desirable.

2.     Experience in strategic thinking and planning skills, be able to set priorities, prepare lesson plans and evaluate learners' progress.

3.     Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

4.     Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.

5.     Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of needs or humanitarian response.

6.    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in a multi-cultural and or international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

7.     Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.

8.     Excellent time management and planning capacity.

 

 

THE ORGANIZATION

We employ approximately 17,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 60 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

Save the Children

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

1.     No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday.

2.     All children learn from a quality basic education and that.

3.     Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to Apply?

Online applications -Kindly submit your Resume, Cover Letter, Certificates, Indigene Certificate and other form of ID to this email nigeria.volunteers@savethechildren.org indicating the position and location as the subject of the email. Please note that multiple applications will lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.

Job Opening date: 5th July 2023

Application Deadline: 11th July 2023

Please make sure all files are merged in a single PDF format file and not more than 4mb.

SCI does NOT request prospective volunteers to pay any money for recruitment.

 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Due to the urgency of filling the position, the application would be reviewed on a rolling basis SCI reserves the right to complete the recruitment before the closing date.