Job Opportunity at Save the Children International (SCI)

Job Opportunity: ABEP Learning Facilitators – EU (Volunteer)

Organization: Save the Children International (SCI)

Position Title: ABEP Learning Facilitator – EU

Engagement Type: Volunteer

Locations: Rimin Gado LGA & Tudun Wada LGA, Kano State

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Important Eligibility Notice

Strict Requirement: Only residents currently residing in Rimin Gado LGA or Tudun Wada LGA are eligible to apply. Applications from non-residents will not be considered.

About Save the Children

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in more than 60 countries with a global workforce of approximately 17,000 staff members. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives across education, healthcare, child protection, and emergency response.

Our core values drive everything we do: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity.

Role Overview

Under the EU-supported programme, ABEP Learning Facilitators will work closely with the project team to deliver quality teaching and effective classroom management at designated Alternative Basic Education Programme (ABEP) learning centers. Volunteers will guide learners, track academic progress, and foster a safe, inclusive, and protective environment for children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning & Instructional Support

Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the approved ABEP curriculum.

Support and guide learners to grasp core subjects effectively.

Ensure all teaching materials, equipment, and play items are properly inventoried, safely stored, and well-maintained.

2. Monitoring, Record Keeping & Reporting

Record learner attendance on every contact day.

Maintain complete, updated, and secure documentation for all learners.

Track academic performance and compile accurate data to evaluate project outcomes and progress.

Promptly report progress, operational challenges, and site issues to the project team.

3. Community Engagement & Mobilization

Assist in identifying and enrolling target children within the local community into the ABEP programme.

Support back-to-school awareness campaigns and community outreach initiatives.

Collaborate with School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) and Community Coalitions (CCs) to mobilize local support.

4. Inclusive & Protective Environment

Maintain a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Actively promote gender and disability inclusion in all learning activities.

Ensure adolescent boys and girls have equitable access to quality basic education.

Qualifications & Requirements

Age: Must be at least 18 years old.

Education: Minimum of a National Certificate in Education (NCE).

Residency: Must be a verified resident of Rimin Gado or Tudun Wada LGA.

Language Skills: Fluent in the local language of the community; proficient in reading and writing English.

Community Standing: Respected, accepted member of the community with demonstrated knowledge of local mobilization processes.

Identification: Must possess a valid government-issued ID.

Safeguarding Standard: Absolute zero-tolerance policy for child abuse; candidates must have no prior record or allegations of child abuse.

Advantage: Formal endorsement or nomination by the LGA or local community leadership is an added advantage.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit an Updated CV and a Cover Letter via email to: 📧 nigeria.kanovolunteers@savethechildren.org

CV Requirements

Your CV must explicitly state the following details:

Date of Birth

Ward of Residence

LGA of Residence

Email Subject Line Format

You must specify your preferred location in the email subject line using one of the following exact formats:

ABEP Learning Facilitator – EU – Tudun Wada LGA

ABEP Learning Facilitator – EU – Rimin Gado LGA

Note: Ensure the LGA specified matches your official place of residence.

Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is committed to safeguarding children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, and violence. The selection process involves rigorous background checks, reference checks, and anti-fraud screenings to ensure full compliance with our Child Safeguarding Policy.

Zero-Tolerance Fraud Warning (No Fee Required)

Save the Children does not request any fee, payment, or favor at any stage of the recruitment or volunteering process.

Any request for money, favors, or gifts in exchange for placement is strictly prohibited and fraudulent.

Report any suspected fraud or extortion attempts immediately via the SCI Fraud Reporting Hotline:

📞 0800 225 5724 (Toll-Free)