Accelerated Basic Education Facilitator @UNICEF

EYEPINN Nigeria Recruitment Advertisement
Position: Learning Facilitators – Kano State

About UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a global humanitarian and development organization committed to protecting and advancing the rights of children worldwide. The organization supports children from birth through adolescence, ensuring they survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. UNICEF’s core areas of focus include health, education, child protection, gender equality, and emergency response.

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in collaboration with government agencies, communities, and development partners to ensure that every child has access to quality education, healthcare, and protection services. The organization is dedicated to removing barriers such as poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination that hinder children’s development.

For the implementation of an Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) in Kano State, UNICEF is partnering with the Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board, and the State Agency for Mass Education. The programme aims to provide out-of-school children with opportunities to transition into formal and non-formal education systems.

Position Details

• Job Title: Accelerated Basic Education Facilitator
• Location: Dala, Dambatta, Makoda, Tudun Wada, Sumaila, Gezawa, Dawakin Tofa, Nassarawa, Gwale, and Kano Municipal LGAs, Kano State
• Duration: Two (2) years
• Project: Empowering conflict-affected displaced children with quality education, learning, skills development, and child protection services in Kano State, Nigeria
• Application Deadline: 15th June, 2026

Purpose of the Assignment
The Learning Facilitator will support the delivery of quality accelerated basic education to out-of-school and over-age learners in targeted communities. The role involves ensuring safe, inclusive, and effective learning environments, while contributing to improved learning outcomes, retention, and transition pathways.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Classroom Management

• Deliver high-quality lessons using the approved ABEP curriculum and teaching aids.
• Promote active participation and comprehension among learners.
• Prepare lesson plans prior to each class session.
• Conduct learner assessments to establish baseline data and track progress.
• Utilize locally available resources to enhance learner-centered teaching.
• Uphold respect for the rights and dignity of all community members.

2. Community Mobilization

• Raise awareness about non-formal education within communities.
• Support enrolment and registration of learners in ABEP centers.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow up on absenteeism through daily roll calls.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with school authorities, traditional and religious leaders, government officials, and community members.
• Refer learners with protection concerns to appropriate community-based support systems.

4. Monitoring and Reporting

• Submit weekly and monthly reports on classroom activities, enrolment, attendance, and learners with special needs.
• Maintain accurate class registers and documentation.
• Conduct simple surveys and data entry using ODK tools (Android device required).
• Report challenges, risks, and security concerns promptly.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of beneficiary data.

5. Coordination and Representation

• Participate in bi-weekly supervision meetings with designated officers.
• Attend monthly Facilitator Learning Circles and reflection sessions.
• Engage in LGA-level coordination meetings when required.
• Collaborate effectively with partners and other stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum qualification of NCE or a Degree in Education or a related field (preferably Primary Education Studies or Mathematics).
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience, community mobilization, or volunteer work.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa languages.
• Must reside within the implementing LGA and community.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children and adolescents.
• Strong sense of accountability to the community.
• Must not have any affiliation with armed groups or forces.
• Commitment to UNICEF’s principles on Child Safeguarding, Gender Equality, and Do No Harm.
• Willingness to participate in all UNICEF trainings.
• Ability to use an Android phone for data collection (ODK).

Submission Locations
Applicants are required to submit their CVs at designated LGA offices, including LGEA EYEPINN Desk Offices and SAME Area Coordinators’ Offices in the following LGAs:
Dala, Dambatta, Makoda, Tudun Wada, Sumaila, Gezawa, Dawakin Tofa, Nassarawa, Gwale, and Kano Municipal.

Application Process
All applications must be submitted in sealed envelopes addressed to:
Education Specialist, UNICEF Kano Field Office.
Applicants must clearly indicate the position applied for and the preferred location.

Important Notes

• Applicants must include their full residential address (Ward, Community, and LGA) on their CV.
• UNICEF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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