EDUCATION OFFICER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : EDUCATION OFFICER - GNI - GOOD NEIGBHBORS International, ONG Cameroon
Post Title EDUCATION OFFICER
Project KOICA Phase 2 (Improving children's access to education through strengthened education, water and sanitation, and child protection ervices in the East Region of Cameroon)
Duty Station Batouri, East Region, Cameroon.
Coverage Area Batouri and Ngoura Subdivisions (Kadey Division)
Under the supervision Assistant Program manager
Contract type Fixed term contract (CDD)
Contract duration 1 year (renewable based on performance and availability of funds)
About Good Neighbors:
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian and development Organization founded in Seoul in 1991 with a presence in 51 countries worldwide including Cameroon. We are dedicated to safeguarding children's wellbeing and promoting community led solutions for lasting impact in child protection. Guided by the principles of child rights protection, we tackle complex issues through a holistic approach in sectors like Education, Water and Sanitation Hygiene, Health, Food Security, Livelihoods and Environment, aligning with our global mission to make the world a better place where children thrive and communities flourish. In Cameroon, we work with different international partners such as the United Nations, Bilateral Donors and INGOs to seek sustainable solutions to development and humanitarian challenges.
I. Project context
The KOICA Phase Il project, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and implemented in partnership with UNICEF and other stakeholders, aims to strengthen local systems and governance structures to improve access to essential services for vulnerable populations.
The project focuses on enhancing education, child protection, WASH, and social services in the East Region of Cameroon, particularly in Lom and Djerem and Kadey Divisions.
Through this initiative, Good Neighbors Cameroon seeks to recruit a qualified and motivated professional for the position of Education Officer to support project implementation.
2. Purpose of the role
The Education Officer will support the implementation and monitoring of education interventions under the KOICA Phase Il project.
The role aims to ensure that vulnerable children, including refugees and children from host communities, have equitable access to inclusive, safe and quality learning environments.
The Education Officer will work closely with local education authorities, municipalities, schools and communities to strengthen education systems, improve school enrolment and retention, and support integrated service delivery at the community level.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assistant Program Manager, the Education Officer will:
Program Implementation
Coordinate and support the planning and implementation ofeducation activities at community and municipal levels.
Support the establishment and functioning of Community Mechanisms for Monitoring Enrolment and Attendance (COSIFE) to track out-of-school children and prevent dropouts.
Provide technical support to School Councils in the development and implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIP).
Capacity Building
Coordinate teacher training initiatives in collaboration with the Regional Delegation of Basic Education (DREB) and relevant authorities.
Support teachers in the integration of digital learning tools and ICT resources in education.
Community Engagement
Engage communities and local authorities to promote inclusive education, particularly for girls, children with disabilities, and refugee children.
Facilitate community dialogues and awareness activities related to education