The Zireenza Support Foundation (ZSF) is a National Non-Governmental Organization (Not for profit and non-socio-political organization). It was established on 08th August, 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: Michika, Madagali and Gombi LGAs, Adamawa
Employment Type: Volunteer
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 TLS
- Support and guide the learners to comprehend the subject study.
- Keep records of pupils’ performance and attendance.
- 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.
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
19th March, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters,CV, NIN Card and Letters from the community
to: zsfrecruitmentportal@gmail.com copying: zireenza@gmail.com and mathewdavid2020@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
