Senior Programme Officer – Education at Neem Foundation

Neem Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded as a direct response to the problem of insecurity in Nigeria. The Foundation was established under Nigerian law in January 2016 and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. We are committed to improving the lives of those affected by the insurgency and preventing violence through building inclusive communities and providing and raising the standards of psychosocial care. Neem Foundation staff can boast of over 30 years cumulative staff experience in psychosocial support, and have extensive training and experience in P/CVE, community engagement, intelligence, social media monitoring, strategic communication, and project cycle management. We believe in a broad-based, multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary approach and will work to raise awareness on P/CVE, build the capacity of key actors, and encourage a collaborative approach that involves youth, women, traditional leaders, religious leaders, civil society, academics, security services, and government institutions at state and federal level. Neem Foundation intends to provide world class services to its target audiences.

Location: Abuja

Closing date: Not specified

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of education programmes and projects
• Develop training curricula and teacher support models to improve learning outcomes
• Provide technical guidance to programme staff, partners, and stakeholders
• Build relationships with government agencies, donors, and education stakeholders
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to measure programme impact
• Contribute to fundraising and proposal writing to sustain education initiatives
• Represent Neem Foundation in education networks and advocacy platforms
• Supervise and mentor junior programme staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in education programme management with NGOs, development agencies, or education institutions
• Proven expertise in teacher training, curriculum development, or education system strengthening
• Strong skills in programme design, fundraising, and donor reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Solid understanding of Nigeria’s education sector, policies, and challenges

How To Apply

Apply by sending your CV and Cover Letter (one PDF, max 5 pages) to [email protected] Subject line: Application – Senior Programme Officer (Education)