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 Title: Officer – Education
Reports to: Manager – Education
Job Location: Marsabit
Contract Details:
Fixed Term One (1) Year Contract Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds and Performance
Monthly Starting Salary - Kes 96,308
Group Medical Cover (1 Principal and 2 Dependants)
Group Life Insurance Cover
WIBA/Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover
Job Summary:
To develop technical capacity of schools and communities in Chalbi, in Marsabit County
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Contribute to development of Marsabit quarterly workplan
· Strengthen capacity of communities to identify and address barriers to quality education for Most Vulnerable Children
· Work with MoEST and TSC to improve curriculum delivery
· Work with MoEST and TSC to build capacity of school Boards of Management
· Work with MoEST and TSC to build capacity of school to implement Study Circles using a Child to Child approach
· Conduct monitoring and quality assurance of programme activities
· Support Manager Marsabit and MoEST collect and analyze data to inform the programme
· Generate reports and case studies including most significant change stories
· Market system strengthening approach to local level Government and Civil Society actors
· Represent Concern in Ward and Sub County 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 (primary option) or P1 teacher qualification
· At least two (2) years’ experience in applying participatory approach in an education programme. Experience working in an international NGO that works with and through partners in a development and emergency context is an added advantage.
· A Trainer of Trainer in participatory and adult learning technique
· Working knowledge of Project Cycle Management
· 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. Fluency in local language/s skills is an added advantage.
· Willingness and ability to work and live in Maikona, Turbi, Kalacha and Hurri Hillis in Marsabit
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 their CV and cover letter tonairobi.hr@concern.net with ‘Officer – Education’ as the subject of the email.
Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
The deadline for applications is Monday, 25th April 2016.
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
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