Community Volunteer Teachers (CVT) at Zireenza Support Foundation (ZSF) - 4 Openings

The Zireenza Support Foundation (ZSF) is a National Non-Governmental Organization (Not for profit and non-socio-political organization). It has been established on 08thAugust, 2017 by the General Meeting at Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, attended by many people and elite persons from different areas including Mubi and Michika Local Government. This National NGO was formed according to the willingness of the community people in a view to deal with the present socio-economic problems in different villages by means of good understanding and sharing the problems of each other and to find out the best way of solving the problems through free discussion and people participation in the decision making and get-together under an umbrella of ZSF Organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Volunteer Teacher (CVT)

Locations: Mubi North (Wuro Harde),  Mubi South (Munduva), Michika (Bidi, Kubrushosho) and Madagali (Hashi) LGAs - Adamawa

Description 

• The community volunteer teacher will provide support to the education officer of ZSFacross project locations in implementing the project using a design education SOP to improve the quality of teaching and learning, and good classroom management.
• The teacher will also collect students’ attendance, and provide support in identifying children who show stress patterns or in need of psychosocial support and refer them to an appropriate team where necessary.

General Duties / Responsibilities

• Teach the learners at least 5 times a week in the NFLC.
• Support and guide the learners to comprehend the subject study.
• Keep records of pupils’ performance
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and delivery plans as per the curriculum.
• Support to identify and enroll the target children within the community for the program.
• Support in back-to-school campaign/ community awareness-raising activity in the community.
• Support mobilization of communities, and work closely with relevant community education structures.
• Give the children classwork and other exercise that will guide them understand the subject.
• 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.
• Data compilation and reporting of learners.
• Ensure a safe and friendly atmosphere within the Temporary Learning Spaces.
• Ensure the inclusion of all children regardless of gender and ability in all learning activities.
• Ensure teaching and learning resources are used properly, inventory taken, and safely stored daily.
• Where necessary and in consultation with the Education Project Officer participate in LGA level coordination meeting.
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with other partners in the field at all times.
• Ensure the principle of safety and confidentiality of beneficiaries’ data.
• Conduct additional tasks as required by the supervisor.

L.G.A / Community of Project Locations:

• Michika (Bidi and Kubrushosho)
• Madagali (Hashi)
• Mubi North (Wuro Harde)
• Mubi South (Munduva)

Qualifications / Experience

• Have a minimum qualification of NCE, OND, (B.Sc in Edu is added advantage)
• Persons must be over the age of 18 years.
• Minimum qualification of NCE/ OND, SSCE (With proven experience)
• Diploma qualification from a recognized college of Education or related field
• Capable of working under line management of Education Officer.
• Committed to ZSF’s Protection and Safeguarding policies.
• Prior experience in teaching.
• Good understanding of the humanitarian context in Nigeria.
• Must be a local resident of the community for which you have applied.
• ZSF’s Commitment to Safeguarding

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Experience in teaching
• Experience in working with community members of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication & influencing skills (Fluency in Hausa and English languages)
• Experience working with children
• Experience working in rural communities in Northern Nigeria
• Be based in one of the identified communities and the LGA listed below.
• Self-starter, energetic, and friendly
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking and working
• Humble and pays attention to details
• Be accountable to the community.
• Must not be linked to any armed group or forces.
• Must participate in all the trainings organized to build teachers capacities.

Core Values:

• Commitment to ZSFmission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm ZSF’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
• High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people and information.
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
• Willingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested applicants are invited to submit hard copies of their Cover Letters, CV, NIN Card, and Letters from the community head physically to the LGA focal person through the following numbers:

• Mubi North and South: 07044882016
• Madagali: 07062990133
• Michika: 08086448976

Application letters subject line should indicate the location for example "APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER TEACHER Michika / Madagali / Mubi North / Mubi South LGA"

Note

• Include any additional documents or certificates (attachment of educational and Professional certificates if you have)
• Successful applicants will also be expected to resume as soon contract is issued to them.
• ZSF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion/belief, disabilities, sexual orientation or age we are fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.
• This position is community based therefore it is strictly for candidates who are based in the target communities because ONLY candidates who reside in the locations mentioned above will be considered.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• ZSF is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
• ZSF also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Teachers currently employed with the State/Local government or with any other INGO /NGO are not qualified to apply.
• ZSF does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator. Canvassing attempt associated with any applicant at any stage of the recruitment process will lead to direct disqualification and blacklisting. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The application is free.