VSO Jitolee Project Assistant (USAID Tusome Project)
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USAID Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity in KenyaRecruiting a Project Assistant (Two year fixed term contract)
VSO Jitolee, an independent INGO registered in Kenya and governed by a local board, is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with a regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from the region to serve as volunteers in VSO’s 33 country programmes.
In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to national development through national, international and Diaspora Volunteers who work with local partners across the country.
The USAID Tusome (meaning “let us read”) Early Grade Literacy activities in Kenya will use a proven model of improving literacy instruction for early grade learners in grade 1 and 2, in order to increase the capacity of the education sector in enhancing literacy and numeracy outcomes in Kenya.
The primary objective of USAID Tusome project is to substantially improve the reading skills of early grade (Standard 1 and 2) learners.
VSO Jitolee will primarily focus on activities to support children with disabilities in accessing quality education.
VSO Jitolee will work specifically to improve upon the awareness and inclusion of children with disabilities, and provide targeted support to learners with disabilities and teachers in seven Counties: Homabay, Bungoma, Kilifi, Wajir, Siaya, West Pokot and Turkana.
VSO Jitolee is looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to support the implementation of the USAID Tusome Project.
The Project Assistant will work in close collaboration with County governments, local partners, schools, parents, community-based organizations and national/international volunteers to deliver the project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in identifying potential schools and partners, and areas of intervention and contribute to project designing and regular monitoring.
Provide administrative support to all aspects of project implementation; Plan for and organise all necessary logistics for project activities, such as meetings, events, workshops, trainings and monitoring and evaluation.
Supervise and provide logistical and administration support to project national and international volunteers, and project partners.
Maintain an effective communication system and ensure information flow between project and relevant parties.
Maintain the data management and filing system for the projects.
Undertake extensive travel to project Counties and participate in regular monitoring visits to ensure quality of project implementation, administration and financial management in project sites.
Assist in drafting contracts, work plans, budgets, and writing project internal and donor reports.
Manage and regularly check project assets to ensure their right use.
Ensure security and safety for project work station/ offices and learning centres, and liaising with various service providers to ensure smooth running of the offices.
Represent VSO Jitolee in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required.
Provide support for other VSO Jitolee activities as reasonably requested by supervisors and in line with organizational priorities.Specifications
A Bachelor's degree in project management, education or social sciences.
At least 2 years’ experience working in project management and finance or administration experience in an NGO or community based organisation.
Experience in special needs education; working with children with disabilities in education initiatives; or with persons with disabilities
Knowledge on disability rights and inclusion practices
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members
Good computer skills in Microsoft office and e-mail applications
Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili skills, Kenya
Sign Language skills is an added advantage
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervisionIf you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application (including a CV and a one-page statement highlighting your suitability for the job) to the
Human Resources Business Partner
EMail: Recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org
Please quote the job reference number VSOPAT/03/15 on the email subject line.
Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).
VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
Application deadline: 01 April 2015
Interviews: 07 - 10 April 2015
Start Date: TBD
