Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Institutional Capacity Strengthening Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

The opportunity

• Plan is seeking applicants for an Institutional Capacity Strengthening Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Opportunities to Learn education activity in Nigeria.
• The Opportunities to Learn activity aims to equip out-of-school) children and youth in northeast Nigeria with the foundational skills needed to progress to higher levels of education, train int and/or engagement in the workforce.
• This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.

About You

• We are looking for applicant with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Education, Education, Education Policy and Planning, Education Administration, International Development or related field required. NYSC discharged or certificate of exemption is compulsory.
• The candidate must possess a minimum of five (5) years demonstrable experience in education project implementation, specifically in primary education reform, institutional capacity building, policy framework development and working in crisis affected environments.
• Experience working with government agencies, actors, schools, Head Teachers and other stakeholders at the national, district and local levels. Ability to lead workshops, trainings and strategic planning sessions.
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, education data management and analysis. and data presentation through user-friendly dashboards.
• Preferred candidate must proficient in English Language communication both oral and written.
• Understands organizational Gender, Equality and Inclusion, Safeguarding and PSHEA policies, and Acts as a role model for the organization’s commitment to non-discrimination, Safeguarding and PSHEA standards.
• Demonstrates leadership in ensuring that staff, programmes and operations are safe for all children and programme participants in all their diversities.

Application Closing Date
18th January, 2025.