Education Supervisor at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)


Education Supervisor at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)


The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.

  • JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Education Supervisor leads the technical implementation, coordination and quality of JRS' Education in Emergencies (EiE) component across the project LGAs (Isa, Sabon Birni & Kware LGAs). 

  • Based full-time in Sokoto, S/He oversees the work of Education Supervisors, teachers and learning facilitators, leads teachers’ training, establishment and rehabilitation of learning spaces, and ensures effective integration of WASH-in-schools and protection/MHPSS into education activities. 
  • The Education Supervisor is responsible for the achievement of education objectives in line with the workplan, budget, donor requirements and INEE Minimum Standards, and represents JRS in education sector and coordination fora at field level.

Experience and Skills

Strong technical knowledge of Education in Emergencies, INEE Minimum Standards and inclusive education.

  • Proven experience in teacher training, coaching and education quality assurance.
  • Good knowledge of institutional donor procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Strong planning, coordination and team leadership skills.
  • Good analytical, writing and reporting skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with mobile data collection tools is an advantage.
  • Ability to represent JRS before education authorities and coordination fora.
  • Ability to work in stressful and hard-to-reach locations and to manage field teams.

Key Responsibilities of the position

Lead the planning, implementation and quality assurance of the EiE component in line with the project workplan, budget, donor requirements and INEE Minimum Standards.

  • Directly supervise, mentor and build the capacity of Education Supervisors, teachers and learning facilitators.
  • Develop and roll out teacher training packages covering pedagogy, classroom management, psychosocial support, life skills and inclusive education.
  • Oversee the establishment, rehabilitation and equipping of temporary learning spaces, including the integration of WASH-in-schools facilities and practices.

Lead enrolment and retention campaigns and accelerated/catch-up learning, prioritising girls, out-of-school children and children with disabilities.

Required Profile

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Education or any related field; a Master's Degree in a related field is an added advantage.

  • Professional / Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in education programming, with at least 2 years in Education in Emergencies (EiE) or humanitarian contexts working with IDPs, refugees and host communities.

Qualities: 

Adhere to JRS values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.

  • Proficient command of the English language (written and oral).
  • Good command of Hausa Language is required.
  • Proven work experience in multicultural and stressful environments.
  • Ability to adapt to working conditions and tasks that may change with the reality of the field.

Location: Sokoto

Deadline: 21 June 2026

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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