Education Officer at Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI)

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI) is a humanitarian and development-focused organization committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities through relief, empowerment, and sustainable programs. We work with partners, local stakeholders, and community leaders to deliver transparent, effective aid and measurable impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Education Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • An Education Officer is a professional responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of educational programs.
  • In the humanitarian and development sectors, they ensure that learning initiatives reach target populations—such as children in conflict zones or underserved communities—while adhering to national and international standards.

Key Responsibilities
The role balances technical education expertise with administrative management:

  • Program Implementation: Executing activities according to work plans, budgets, and donor requirements.
  • Technical Support: Providing guidance to teachers, community mobilizers, and government counterparts on best practices, such as Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE).
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (MEAL): Conducting field visits to track progress, collecting data on output indicators, and documenting lessons learned.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Building partnerships with local authorities (e.g., SUBEB), community leaders, and parents to ensure program buy-in.
  • Child Safeguarding: Ensuring all educational environments are safe and that “Do No Harm” principles are strictly followed.
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Core Requirements

  • Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field. Some senior roles prefer a Master’s degree.
  • Experience: Typically requires 1–3 years of professional experience in education program management. Experience in emergency contexts (e.g., Northeast Nigeria) is often a high-priority asset.
  • Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and strong report-writing skills in English.
  • Languages: Fluency in English and local languages (such as Hausa or Kanuri in Northern Nigeria) is frequently required for community engagement.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@ghaliaid.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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