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RTI
International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting
innovative, multi disciplinary research that improves the human
condition.
With a
worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and
development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in
North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle
Park.
RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development
around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in
order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning.
The
Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity is focused on classroom support, teacher
training and improved access to learning materials to improve the quality of
early literacy instruction in formal and Alternative Provision of Basic
Education and Training (APBET) schools through a national literacy intervention.
The
will provide support to Tusome technical activities such as materials
development, organization of technical workshops and training of TAC Tutors,
head-teachers, teachers and data collectors.
S/he
will work with RTI technical staff to help implement instructional approaches
to be used in Tusome Project.
S/he
will provide support for Curriculum Support Officers (CSO’s) working to
implement revised lesson guides as well as assist with activities related to
conducting research studies.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education or a related field with at least five (5)
years of experience working in Education sector; - Experience
with data collection and research studies, teacher training and Ministry
of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) support, especially related to
literacy programs. Experience supervising and training data
collectors; - Knowledge
of Kiswahili and English instruction in Kenya and Fluency in English and
Kiswahili. - Candidates
from the following counties; Kwale, Lamu and Mombasa are encouraged to
apply.
Vacant
Position: Senior Grants and Partnership Funds Manager
RTI is
an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative,
multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.
With a
worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and
development and multidisciplinary services.
Universities
in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle
Park.
The
Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity is a national level activity with the goal
of improving the Class 1 and 2 quality of instruction and student
outcomes.
Tusome
provides pupils with literacy books and teachers with the training, ongoing
support, and teachers’ guides that enable them to improve their daily
instructional practice.
Tusome
uses ICT tools on tablets for Curriculum Support Officers and coaches to
support improved learning.
Senior Grants and Partnership Fund Manager – Nairobi: Will be responsible for the
administration and management of the Tusome Partnership Fund and the Youth
Grants Fund under the USAID and DFID-funded Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity
in Kenya.
He/she
will provide leadership, management, and reporting functions for a
multi-million dollar grants component to ensure compliance with the terms of
the contract in close coordination with other members of RTI’s technical and
operational teams.
He/she
will ensure compliance to RTI financial and accounting policies and procedures
to ensure both funds are managed ethically and efficiently.
Qualifications: Master’s degree and 9 years of relevant
experience in grants management / administration and international development
projects, or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting,
International Relations, or related field with 12 years of relevant experience
in grants management/administration and international development projects,
preferably USAID-funded.
Administrative
Assistant
(Eldoret,
Mombasa and Machakos)
Ensures
that administrative systems in the field office are conducted according to all
RTI policies, client regulations, standard operating procedures and good
business practices.
In
addition, he/she provides reception, secretarial, administrative and logistics
support management to the field staff.
She /
he will facilitate effective communication between the Field Office, Project
Office in Nairobi and its key clients and partners.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- A
minimum of three (3) years relevant experience and a Higher Diploma in
Administration or Secretarial studies; - Additional
qualification in office management, business management or accounting
preferred. - Experience
in logistics management, organizing workshops and training courses,
preparing and monitoring budgets and petty cash management in an
international organization preferred. - Previous
work in the Not for Profit sector and familiarity with donor reporting
requirements is preferred. - Candidates
from the local county locations preferred.
Will
be responsible for providing support in overseeing smooth accounting, and tax
operations of project efforts including field activities, linking with
administrative and logistical teams on key procurement tasks for implementation
of project activities within Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity.
S/he
works with the Finance Specialist in ensuring effective and efficient invoices
tracking, staff Advance tracking and liquidations, vendor engagement, and
follow through DA1 processes.
Required
qualifications and experience:
Bachelor
Degree in Finance related field, CPA part II or equivalent and 2 years of
experience in the finance department of a USAID funded project, Knowledge of
general finance and accounting procedures.
Experience
with Supplier payments and invoice processing.
Good
problem solving skills.
Good
interpersonal communication skills.
She
/he needs to be a detailed oriented person with excellent interpersonal skills
and demonstrated ability to work in a team and to learn complex
procedures.
The
potential candidate needs to have the ability to work independently, prioritize
tasks and to take initiative.
In-depth
understanding of major donors such as USAID and DFID tax regulations and
procurement procedures a plus.
Drive
project / office staff members, consultants and other visitors on project /
office business.
S/he
will ensure that the vehicles have all required registrations / licensing and
inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle,
sufficient amount of gas.
He/she
will maintain the vehicles’ cleanliness and its security and maintain a record
of trips including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and dates of oil changes,
all according to established reporting framework.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- A
minimum 5 years relevant experience with valid Kenya driver’s
license; - proof
of good driving record; - Previous
work in the Not for Profit sector and familiarity is through rural terrain
preferred. - Oral
and written English and Kiswahili language fluency
Candidates from the local county locations
preferred.
To
apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 3rd
June 2016 at 2.00pm.
Applicants
must include the, POSITION and REGION in the subject line of the email.
Please
do not attach copies of certificates.
We
regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V
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