EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFICER AT LIFE HELPERS INITIATIVE (LHI) | EDUCATION JOBS IN SOKOTO

About Company:

Life Helpers Initiative (LHI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Education, Health, and Social and Community development services, all geared towards bringing joy to individuals. Established on October 1, 2004, the organization has actively engaged in a multitude of developmental programs spanning Health, Education, and Socioeconomic development. These initiatives are specifically designed to benefit children, women, young people, and communities, with the overarching goal of bringing smiles to faces. LHI boasts a robust team of passionate staff members who channel their energy and expertise into enhancing the well-being of individuals within our communities.

Job Description:

• Design, implement, and oversee education projects in line with LHI’s strategic objectives.

• Conduct needs assessments to identify educational gaps and propose interventions.

• Coordinate school outreach programs, teacher training workshops, and community learning initiatives.

• Support literacy, numeracy, child protection, and inclusive education programs.

• Engage with government education agencies, donors, and local partners to strengthen program delivery.

• Supervise and mentor education facilitators, volunteers, and field officers.

• Monitor and evaluate project activities, collect data, and prepare accurate progress reports.

• Support resource mobilization through proposal writing, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

• Advocate for access to quality education, especially for vulnerable groups such as girls, children with disabilities, and out-of-school children.

• Ensure compliance with LHI policies, donor requirements, and national education standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s Degree is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in education program management, preferably in NGOs/nonprofit organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s education sector, policies, and challenges.
• Experience in project design, curriculum development, teacher training, and community mobilization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and education program monitoring tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to the "Human Resources department" via: recruitment@lhinigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.