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:
Manager – Education
Reports to: Area Coordinator Marsabit (Administratively) and Senior Manager – Education based in Nairobi (Technically)
Liaises with
Officer – Community Empowerment
Manager – Governance and Advocacy
Partner NGO Staff
Job Location: Marsabit
Contract Details:
Fixed Term Contract up to 31 March 2017 Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds and Performance
Monthly Starting Salary – Kes 191,337
Gross Hardship Allowance for Marsabit non-residents
Group Medical Cover (Principal)
Group Life Insurance Cover
WIBA Plus Insurance Cover
Job Summary:
To provide management and technical direction to the education programme in Marsabit County
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Programme Management and Technical Leadership at County Level
• Apply system strengthening approach in working with MoEST and TSC to improve management of schools, curriculum delivery, life skills education and safety
• Strengthen capacity of schools and communities to improve enrolment, attendance, learning outcomes and protection for Most Vulnerable Children
• Supervision of Concern officers and Local NGO partners in the county
• Develop and monitor implementation of County Annual and Quarterly work plan
• Conduct monitoring and quality assurance of programme activities
• Support MoEST collect, analyze and utilize monitoring data
• Generate reports that demonstrate results that include case studies and change stories
• Galvanize support for system strengthening approach to working with Government to County level Government and Civil Society actors
• Represent Concern in County level meetings
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 degree in Education or relevant field
• At least five (5) years’ experience in Primary Education and Protection with vulnerable children
• At least two (2) years’ experience in Early Grade Literacy interventions including assessments
• At least two (2) years’ experience in applying participatory approach in education programming.
• A Trainer of Trainer in participatory and adult learning technique
• Working knowledge of Project Cycle Management
• Strong data collection, analysis and report writing skills
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues – gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
• Proficient in Computer applications
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Willingness and ability to work and live in Marsabit slums
• Experience working through local NGO partners in a development and emergency context is an added advantage.
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 requirements, should send their CV to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Manager – Education Marsabit’.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 25th September 2016.
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.
Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.
Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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