Background: Tusome is a national level activity with goal of improving the Class 1 and 2 quality of instruction and student outcomes in Kiswahili and English.
Tusome provides pupils with literacy books and teachers with the training, ongoing support, and lesson plans that enable them to improve their daily instructional practice.
The Tusome activity, funded by USAID, also uses ICT interventions including tablets as tools for TAC Tutors and coaches.
This activity has allowed Tusome to design materials that have been implemented on tablets to help instructional supervisors, called TAC tutors and coaches, support learning gains efficiently and at scale.
The TUSOME Project anticipate to engage a Special Needs Education Officer (SNE Officer) on consultancy terms of engagement.
The following is a scope of work for the consultant:
The SNE Officer is responsible for day to day implementation of Tusome SNE activities, through the TSC Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) within their area of jurisdiction.
She/he will report to the Tusome Special Needs Coordinator on the progress of Tusome SNE activities and specifically will provide support to the CSOs, head teachers and teachers on Tusome SNE implementation.
She/he will also provide input into the development and revision of teaching and learning materials including teacher’s guides, pupil’s books and class readers for children with special needs.
She/he shall be involved on daily classroom observation support to the CSOs.
Qualifications and Experience:
At least a Bachelor degree, preferably in project management, education or social sciences with specialization in SNE.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within the education and social development sectors.
Proven knowledge and experience working with the children with disabilities
S/he need to demonstrate understanding of the Kenyan Education sector and knowledge on disability rights and inclusion practices.
Prior experience and familiarity with donor project management policies, procedure and reporting requirements, particularly USAID.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients and consultants.
Demonstrated ability to set and deliver on priorities.
Level of Effort: 60 working days
Field work as necessary
How to Apply
To apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 12th April, 2016 at 5.00pm.
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