Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

Job Location: Nairobi Informal Settlements: (1) Dandora/Mwiki/Kiambiu; (2) Korogocho/Babadogo/ Kariobangi/City Carton; (3) Mathare and Majengo

Reports to: Senior Officer Education

Direct Reports: None

Liaises with:

Officer Community Empowerment

Teacher Coaches at Education Development Trust

Contract Details:

Fixed Term One Year Contract renewable subject to Availability of Funds and Performance

Group Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)

Pension upon Confirmation of Appointment

Group Life Insurance Cover

WIBA/Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover

Job Summary:

Implement agreed Education Programme activities in schools and communities in respective clusters in Nairobi slums

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Implementation

· Conduct mentorship for girls to improve attendance, learning outcomes and transition for Most Vulnerable Children at school and community level

· Implement education programme quarterly workplan at school and community level in Nairobi slums:

· Facilitate Child to Child club and CC activities to improve protection and safety for Most Vulnerable Children

· Identify project beneficiaries and facilitate flow of goods and services to beneficiaries

· Represent Concern in cluster level meetings 9

Data Collection

· Collect monitoring data

Reporting

· Produce weekly activity updates and identify case studies and change stories to the Senior Officer for documentation

Responding to Emergencies:

· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary

· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy

· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:

· A Diploma in Education or P1 Certificate (Languages or Sciences or Mathematics)

· Working knowledge in Primary Education projects, protection of vulnerable children and Child to Child techniques, participatory techniques and working with school systems is essential.

· Good understanding of cross cutting issues – gender, HIV/AIDS, Distaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and report skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

· Strong data collection skills using Digital Data Gathering

· Proficient in the use of computer applications

· Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

· Willingness and ability to work in Nairobi slums

Disclaimer:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and cover letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Education Cluster Mobiliser’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 18th February 2018.

Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise.

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.