Leadership Fellow, Kenya

Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Overview: Nuru's model depends on the organization's ability to identify, train and collaborate with highly capable local leaders to develop and implement sustainable poverty solutions. Nuru's leadership program is designed to create an environment where local leaders recognize and develop their ability to critically analyze and successfully develop effective poverty solutions in constantly changing circumstances. Specific Responsibilities Include:

Co-develop leadership training materials to meet immediate and future training needs in the project with local training teamTranslate Nuru's development philosophy and methodology to the operations on the ground. Ensure that training activities are consistent with this philosophy.Monitor progress and evaluate impact of Program with M&E team, track progress toward meeting seasonal goals and exit criteriaMake recommendations for improvements and changes to training content, methodology, and frameworkMentor and train Training Team (District Managers and Field Managers) to develop their capacity as training facilitators and curriculum developersMentor and train District Managers to develop their capacity to manage Field ManagersAchieve pre-determined seasonal goalsManage program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goalsCollaborate effectively with Leadership Program counterpart on US rotationCollaborate effectively with International team on international rotation

Specific Skills and Attributes (additional to the General Requirements for the Nuru Fellows Program):

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Education, Masters degree preferredAt least 2 – 3 years of experience in training and/or teachingBasic understanding of servant-leadership conceptCommitment to the Leadership Program's training philosophy and methodologyExperience in writing curriculumKnowledge of how to assess learningPrior experience living and working in the Developing WorldHigh commitment to organization's mission and theory of changeStrong leadership and team building experienceAbility to do crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environmentsExperienced in managing people and supporting them to meet their goalsStrong project management and communication skills

In order to be considered for the program, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@nuruinternational.org outlining how your experiences match the requirements of the position. Please check our Fellows Program Overview at http://www.nuruinternational.org/takeaction/jobsvolunteer.html for more information.

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