Volunteer - Humanitarian Programs (Education Officer) at Ensemble Aid Foundation

Ensemble Foundation is a national humanitarian organization dedicated to reducing suffering, restoring dignity, and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Since our founding in January 2025, we aim to provide life-saving and life-enhancing support in the areas of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), health, education, and livelihood development. We work in collaboration with local communities, governments, and international partners to create impactful and lasting solutions to pressing humanitarian challenges.

Driven by the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence, we strive to meet the urgent needs of displaced individuals, refugees, and host communities. In addition, we tackle the underlying causes of vulnerability through long-term development initiatives. Our approach prioritizes rights, ensuring that the most marginalized populations—including women, children, and individuals with disabilities—are empowered and included in every aspect of our programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Volunteer - Humanitarian Programs (Education Officer)

Location: Jimeta Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Volunteer

Job Summary

• The Volunteer - Humanitarian Programs (Education Focus) will play a key role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational interventions. 
• The ideal candidate should have a background or experience in education, humanitarian response, and community engagement, with a passion for improving access to learning in crisis-affected and vulnerable communities.

Key Responsibilities
Education Program Support & Implementation:

• Engage in community outreach activities to promote education for marginalized groups, including girls, refugees, and children with disabilities.
• Assist in designing and implementing education programs for children and youth in crisis-affected or vulnerable communities.
• Support the development and delivery of literacy, numeracy, and life skills programs in line with national education policies and humanitarian standards.
• Facilitate teacher training workshops and provide support to educators, volunteers, and community learning facilitators.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Assist in conducting needs assessments to improve education programs.
• Report on activities progress and targets, support the development of progress reports, impact stories, and case studies.
• Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure education interventions align with best practices and meet community needs.

Advocacy & Community Engagement:

• Work with local schools, government agencies, and education stakeholders to advocate for inclusive education policies.
• Organize and participate in awareness campaigns on the importance of education, especially for girls and disadvantaged groups.
• Represent Ensemble Aid Foundation in meetings, education clusters, and humanitarian coordination forums.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Education, Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of education in emergencies, humanitarian principles, and child-centered learning approaches.
• Experience in teaching, curriculum development, or working with displaced or underserved populations is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural setting.
• Passionate about education and humanitarian work with a commitment to the mission of Ensemble Aid Foundation.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Make a direct impact on children’s education and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Gain practical experience in humanitarian education programs.
• Network with professionals and organizations in the humanitarian and education sectors.
• Receive a certificate of service and recommendation upon successful completion.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a short motivation letter to: ensembleaidfoundation.hr@gmail.com using "Volunteer - Humanitarian Programs (Education Officer)" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.