The engagement of the state facilitator (Kano and Jigawa) is to ensure that the implementation programme in hard-to-reach areas is monitored, and quality assured to deliver the expected results. The state facilitator will work closely with the partners in the field to provide effective coordination and monitoring of the implementation of all activities under the Education and Youth Empowerment (European Union grants) work plans and contribute to the overall results of the grants. 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 facilitators 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 activities under the Education and Youth Empowerment project work plan and contribute to the overall results of
the Kano Field Office workplan, in partnership with state education agencies and private/public organizations.
The Facilitators shall carry out the following tasks in fulfilling the expectations of the post:
- In consultation with the Education Specialist, conduct secondary and primary data collection and cross-sectoral analysis, preparing and disseminating key education response outputs/results.
- 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, SUBEB, IQSB, and SAME EMIS 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, SUBEB and SAME officials to provide technical support to strengthen capacity of staff at LGEA level for effective coordination of different interventions including LURITS, TMIS, ASC, School Safety, GBV-in Schools, and community engagement activities.
- Document lessons learned and best practices, producing monthly stories on EYE, including Human Interest Stories and Picture stories at least twice a year.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor
- 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.
- The Facilitator is to spend 40% of the time on reporting and engaging with state-level stakeholders at the state level, and 60% on the field for Monitoring
- A first Degree in education, social sciences, economics, or related fields
- Must be computer literate with an excellent knowledge of data management
- Fluency in the English language and good English writing skills. Fluency in Hausa, the language of the immediate environment where the Facilitator is deployed.
- At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting capacity development work in the education or social sciences
- Experience working on gender issues and extensive knowledge and skills in the education and social sectors in Nigeria, preferably in northern Nigeria
- Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data
- Experience working in a humanitarian context is an asset
- Skills in using Microsoft Office suites are a must.
- Experience working with UN or NGO programmes/projects is an asset.
- Demonstrates, applies, and shares technical knowledge.
- Good understanding of community involvement and participation
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiences, especially in target states.
- Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment, set high standards for quality of work, and consistently achieve project goals.