NMO is a registered national NGO with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor No 284 Our mission is to take the lead to empower communities in Yemen through humanitarian response and sustainable development programs in a professional way through effective partnerships NMO started its activity in Yemen since 2012 and has been implementing projects in 5 sectors namely FSL, Education and Child Protection, WASH and Health ,Protection, Shelter and CCCM , and Governance and skill-building

Nahda Makers Organization does not tolerate all forms of abuse such as (exploitation, sexual assault, harassment, bullying, discrimination

Job Title : Education Officer                                                                                                                                                                  

Reporting to :  Deputy Project Manager                                                                                                      

Location:  Aden with field visits to Kharaz Camp (Lahj) , Mukalla (Hadhramout)

Job Purpose                                                                                                                                                   

The Education Officer supports equitable access to quality formal education for refugee and asylum-seeking children by coordinating student support, teacher assistance, community engagement, and school-based protection mechanisms in line with MoE policies, INEE Minimum Standards, and Education Cluster guidance.                               

Key Responsibilities                                                                                                                                    

• Coordinate provision of school supplies, uniforms, textbooks, and certificates for refugee and asylum-seeking students to support enrollment and retention.
• Liaise with Ministry of Education (MoE) and school administrations to ensure alignment with national curricula, exams, and certification processes.
• Coordinate the provision of monthly incentives for volunteer teachers, para-teachers, and education staff in line with INEE standards.
• Oversee the distribution and effective use of teacher kits and classroom kits to improve teaching practices and learning environments.
• Support and monitor teachers’ performance and classroom practices, ensuring inclusive, child-centered, and protection-sensitive approaches.
• Coordinate teacher training, including pedagogy and MHPSS-in-Education, and support application of skills in classrooms.
• Coordinate the implementation of Basic Literacy and Numeracy (BLN) and Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP) for 300 out-of-school refugee children.
• Ensure BLN/ALP curricula are implemented in alignment with MoE-approved accelerated education frameworks.
• Support the transition of BLN/ALP learners into formal education pathways.
• Lead education awareness and enrollment campaigns, engaging parents, communities, and outreach volunteers, with focus on girls’ education.
• Support establishment and strengthening of Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs).
• Support the establishment and activation of school-based referral systems for protection services.
• Coordinate with school social workers to identify students with protection concerns and facilitate referrals to specialized services (CP, PSS, health, legal).
• Ensure follow-up and documentation of referrals throughout the school year.
• Support the establishment and use of school-based data collection systems, including enrollment, attendance, and progression tracking.
• Monitor activities, maintain education data, and contribute to donor and internal reporting.        

Required Qualifications and Experience                                                                                                 

Education                                                                                                                                                   

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Teaching qualification or education management training is an asset.                                         

Experience                                                                                                                                                 

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in education programming, preferably in humanitarian or refugee settings.
• Experience working with MoE, schools, and education authorities.     
• Familiarity with Education Cluster, INEE Minimum Standards, and inclusive education approaches.
• Experience supporting teacher training, community engagement, and school-based programming.

Skills                                                                                                                                                           

• Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.        
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including authorities, schools, and communities
• Knowledge of child protection, MHPSS, and inclusive education principles
• Strong reporting and data management skills.                                                                 

Languages      

• English required (spoken and written).