Organization: Women in the New Nigeria & Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN)
Project: Promoting Inclusive Education and Vocational Training in Nigeria (Pro-IEVTiN)
Location: Biu, Shani, Hawul and Kwaya-Kusar, Borno State
Employment Type: Contract – Fixed Term
Department: Programs
Reports to: Project Officer
About the Project
WINN, in partnership with Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is implementing the Pro-IEVTiN project in Borno State.
The project promotes inclusive education and vocational training for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees and host communities, with particular attention to women and persons with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide real-time sign language interpretation during classroom lessons and learning activities.
- Help learners with hearing impairments communicate effectively with teachers and classmates.
- Work with teachers to make lessons, instructions and assessments accessible.
- Support inclusive education trainings, awareness sessions and school activities.
- Mentor teachers on effective communication with learners with hearing impairments.
- Identify communication barriers and recommend practical solutions.
- Document progress, challenges and good practices relating to inclusive education.
- Promote child safeguarding, disability inclusion and gender-sensitive approaches.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant qualification in Sign Language, Special/Inclusive Education, Deaf Education or a related field.
- Demonstrable proficiency in sign language.
- Practical experience supporting learners with hearing impairments.
- Experience in teacher training, coaching or mentoring is an advantage.
- Good communication, facilitation and reporting skills.
- Understanding of child safeguarding and disability inclusion principles.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the application form below:
Application Link: https://forms.gle/WP8r2XmS1ftj85PaA
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026
Important Notes:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- WINN does not charge applicants any recruitment fees.
- Qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
