Position Title: Alternative Basic Education Project Team Leader

Supervisor’s Title: Operations Director

With technical oversight from Education Technical Advisor

Department: Education

Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to Dadaab, Garissa, Fafi and Lagdera Districts

Start Date: 1st October, 2012

Background

In 2011, an estimated 3.8 million people in Kenya were affected by drought, many living in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALS) and about 144,000 drought -affected Somalis (of which 60,000 were children) fled to Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps. This influx challenged the already constrained education services in the camps with just 40% enrolment rates, an increasing drop-out rate especially amongst girls, and the decreasing transition rate from primary to secondary schools. CIDA agreed to fund a three year project to assists the host communities in Lagdera and Fifo and refugees in all Dadaab camps in order to contribute to the improved learning outcomes for girls and boys in these marginalized and drought-affected areas of Kenya.

Primary Purpose: 

The Alternative Basic Education (ABE) Project Director will be responsible for ensuring high-quality execution of the CIDA funded project activities in both the host community and refugee camps.  The ABE Project Director’s main responsibilities will be 1) providing overall strategic guidance on all project components to achieve results on time according to approved annual detailed implementation plans ensuring delivery of project activities in a smooth, coordinated manner; 2) managing project costs following approved budgets and in compliance with all relevant agreements and policies;  3) managing the Project Steering Committee to ensure effective communication between CIDA, UNICEF, UNHCR, GOK and other stakeholders;  4) advocating the Ministry of Northern Affairs, Ministry of Education and other government of Kenya institutions for adherence to Nomadic Education Policy; and 5) collecting and disseminating learnings from this initiative by appropriate methods. This position will be line managed by Operations Director but receive technical support from the Kenya-based Education Technical Advisor and guidance from Toronto-based Education Advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Travel frequently to all implementation sites to liaise with staff, community leaders, local governments and beneficiaries to ensure continued participation and support for the project.Provide strategic guidance and technical support, supervision and leadership to implementation staff and partners; Design programme learning and build staff capacity and confidence to provide quality programming for children and youth for early childhood development, basic primary education, alternative youth education. Support and guide interventions to ensure quality, timely programme delivery. Manage financial aspects of the program including budgets, expenditures and ensuring effective use of financial and human resources.   Coordinate with the Finance Director and field grants officer to review financial performance analysis, ensure timely resolution of financial discrepancies and support preparation of financial projections as needed.  Ensure compliance with donor agreements and relevant country legislature requirements. Oversee preparation of annual detailed implementation plans; monitor performance against work plan deadlines, ensure accurate data collection on performance indicators and prepare reports on achievements and results according to agreed timelines.Collaborate and coordinate with other education stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Dadaab Education Strategy and effectiveness of programming, consult with relevant stakeholders including UNHCR and UNICEF.Manage national level relationships with MoE and the Ministry for Northern Kenya to develop strong commitments to ABE project success. Establish working relations with Northern Kenya Education Trust and the Nomadic Education Commission. Provide leadership in the identification and capacity support to MoE officials at the local level.Provide the linkage between national level policy and implementation practice; generate evidence for good practice documentation; share with County Government planning committees for the development of County Education Strategies and broader  dissemination.Manage the Project Steering Committee to ensure effective timely communication and information dissemination between CIDA, UNCIEF, UNHCR, GOK entities and other stakeholders.Masters or advanced degree in education with specialization in nomadic education, early childhood development, alternative basic education or education in emergencies.Ideal candidates will have at least five years work experience in international development projects in post-emergency setting.Minimum seven years senior project management field experience with proven donor reporting, compliance and grant management experience, and superior human resource management skills leading diverse teams in harsh environment.Experience leading diverse stakeholders, and ability to understand and bridge diverging communication styles and agendas in order to reach common goals.Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:Self-starter; takes ownership of deliverables and drives project results while building strong collaboration with and regularly seeking input from partners and other project staffComfort interfacing with diverse stakeholders including high-level policy makers and project beneficiaries. Demonstrated ability to engage in national level policy advocacy and campaigns.Strong writing skills, including reports, proposal development, resource materialsSuperior financial management of large education program budgets Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to get results under pressure; willingness to live and work in a remote and difficult environmentPolitical and cultural sensitivity, awareness of gender issues, with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy. Motivates others while identifying with mission of SCIf you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating your current salary with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to: email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke not later than  7th September, 2012. Quote the job title on the subject line. Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting will be done as CVs are received.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally. In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.  We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.

We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative Programme Officer-Governance of Basic Rights based in Nairobi.

Position: Project Officer – Governance of Basic Rights

Functional Unit: Programme & Policy

Reporting to: Technical Advisor- GBR

Supervising: None

Category: 5 

Duty Station: Centre

Key relationships:

Internally: P4C Coordinator, Programme Officer-SO, LRP Managers, Programme AccountantsExternally: Partner Organizations, key government departments, networks and coalitions and other relevant spaces

Main Purpose and Scope

To support effective delivery of programmes delivery of AAIK CSP Strategic Objectives aimed at building the capacity of communities living in poverty and exclusion to hold the State to account for delivery of basic rights to food, health, education and social protection through conceptualizing, designing, mobilizing resources, implementing and reporting on initiatives under the Strategic Objective.

Specific duties:

Provide programmatic support in Programmes, Policy & Campaigns interventions Lead project implementation with partners within the objectiveLink programmatic and policy initiatives across all levels (local, national, international)Contribute to the organization of nationals regional and local event that contribute to movement and constituency buildingSupport the programmes and strategies to raise awareness on key issues amongst movements and networks Work with the M&E Officers and LRP managers to monitor implementation of projects at LRP levels and with partners Documenting best practises, key result areas and stories of change as requiredMaintain a breadth of knowledge, including research, about current trends, emerging issues, policy intervention and innovations in the program areas of focus to enhance the effectiveness of programme strategyGenerate reports on programme implementationParticipate in regular donor round table meetings aimed at influencing donor thinking on good governance in Kenya as well as showcasing the governance work of AAIK;  Work with fundraising team to develop proposals in the assigned programme area that fit into the strategic objective and are coherent with overall programmingCoordinate communication between partners and allies within the strategic objectivesSupport partners in ensuring compliance with donor requirementCollate periodic reports (monthly, quarter, semi-annually and annually) of projects and programmes as required by various donors, ensuring quality and timeliness.Identify capacity gaps and organize capacity building and organize initiatives for  partners and staff on various programme and policy areas related to Governance of Basic Rights;  Participate in designing, inspiring and building capacity of staff for fundraising proposals;As part of the Programmes & Policy team participate in the implementation of the CSP and delivery of set objectives;Ensure compliance with ALPS, GS, HRBA and work towards increased levels of transparency and Accountability.Contribute to the programme and policy agenda of AAI by sharing knowledge and practice from the AffiliateBuild synergy (joining with others) to bring in changes to the lives of poor and excluded peopleEnsure Women’s Rights and initiatives from other Strategic Objectives are integrated in all our work at all levelsLeadership skills; Analytical skills; team building skills; Project Management knowledge; Grants management; partnership management; coalition building; Monitoring Performance management; Documentation; information management and reporting; Networking; Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; excellent oral and written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender-sensitive; listening; judgement; coaching. Organisational learning and capacity development

Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)

Skills and experience:

First degree in development or other social sciences  A minimum of three(3) years post-academic experience two (2) of which is in governance programme implementation; Demonstrable experience working within partnerships, coalitions and networks;Demonstrable experience in advocacy and campaigns on good governance;Demonstrable experience in building capacity of partners and staff on public governance; Strong understanding of public governance and its relation to pro-poor development Understanding of different donor requirements and ways of working;Ability to build and work with teams and provide leadership necessary for them to deliver on set objectives;Good conceptual and analytical skills;Good understanding of basic finance systems; and,Good written and spoken English; You must be willing to reside in the designated station.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion. 

The closing date for receipt of application forms is August 22, 2011.

Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. 

Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Programme Officer: Basic Education Support KESHO Organisation, Kilifi Salary Ksh,35,000 – Ksh 45,000 pcm

Kesho is seeking a full-time Programme Officer to provide basic education support to children sponsored through our organisation. Kesho offers financial assistance and academic support to children from Kilifi & Ganze Districts to attend school and to help them realise their potential.

The organisation has been operating for 7 years and experiencing continuous growth. Nearly 250 students are currently supported across all levels of the education system.

The Programme Officer will be under 30 years old with a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a B’Ed in Early Childhood Education. S/he will have taught in a primary school or have been involved in social work among children of this age group. S/he will be familiar with the primary and nursery education system and be
able to creatively engage children at this level. The person should be sensitive to
the local culture and be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

Specifically, s/he will be in charge of a new initiative within Kesho to promote reading and literacy among Kesho sponsored children to help provide a firm foundation for their academic growth and development. S/he will be expected to work under minimal supervision, forming strong links within the communities,
schools and government offices. S/he should be energetic, with innovative ways to make learning enjoyable to “tuition-overdosed” children. S/he will be expected to come up with systems for monitoring and evaluating the programme as well as providing guidance and counseling for those struggling with social problems.

S/he must be willing to frequently use public transport to visit schools and students.

The post-holder will have a probationary period of 3 months and an initial contract renewable after one year depending on funding and performance. S/he will be responsible to the KESHO committee.

Applications, including a covering letter and curriculum vitae, should be sent to: KESHO, PO Box 997, Kilifi or emailed to info@keshokenya.org.

CV must include a reliable phone number and/or email address.

Closing date for applications: 3rd April, 2011. Candidates who have not heard
by 1st May will have not been short-listed for interview

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Programme Officer: Basic Education Support KESHO Organisation, Kilifi Salary Ksh,35,000 – Ksh 45,000 pcm

Kesho is seeking a full-time Programme Officer to provide basic education support to children sponsored through our organisation. Kesho offers financial assistance and academic support to children from Kilifi & Ganze Districts to attend school and to help them realise their potential.

The organisation has been operating for 7 years and experiencing continuous growth. Nearly 250 students are currently supported across all levels of the education system.

The Programme Officer will be under 30 years old with a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a B’Ed in Early Childhood Education. S/he will have taught in a primary school or have been involved in social work among children of this age group. S/he will be familiar with the primary and nursery education system and be
able to creatively engage children at this level. The person should be sensitive to
the local culture and be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

Specifically, s/he will be in charge of a new initiative within Kesho to promote reading and literacy among Kesho sponsored children to help provide a firm foundation for their academic growth and development. S/he will be expected to work under minimal supervision, forming strong links within the communities,
schools and government offices. S/he should be energetic, with innovative ways to make learning enjoyable to “tuition-overdosed” children. S/he will be expected to come up with systems for monitoring and evaluating the programme as well as providing guidance and counseling for those struggling with social problems.

S/he must be willing to frequently use public transport to visit schools and students.

The post-holder will have a probationary period of 3 months and an initial contract renewable after one year depending on funding and performance. S/he will be responsible to the KESHO committee.

Applications, including a covering letter and curriculum vitae, should be sent to: KESHO, PO Box 997, Kilifi or emailed to info@keshokenya.org.

CV must include a reliable phone number and/or email address.

Closing date for applications: 3rd April, 2011. Candidates who have not heard
by 1st May will have not been short-listed for interview

Related posts:

PACT Kenya Jobs. Finance Officer Vacancy.

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Programme Officer: Basic Education Support KESHO Organisation, Kilifi Salary Ksh,35,000 – Ksh 45,000 pcm

Kesho is seeking a full-time Programme Officer to provide basic education support to children sponsored through our organisation. Kesho offers financial assistance and academic support to children from Kilifi & Ganze Districts to attend school and to help them realise their potential.

The organisation has been operating for 7 years and experiencing continuous growth. Nearly 250 students are currently supported across all levels of the education system.

The Programme Officer will be under 30 years old with a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a B’Ed in Early Childhood Education. S/he will have taught in a primary school or have been involved in social work among children of this age group. S/he will be familiar with the primary and nursery education system and be
able to creatively engage children at this level. The person should be sensitive to
the local culture and be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

Specifically, s/he will be in charge of a new initiative within Kesho to promote reading and literacy among Kesho sponsored children to help provide a firm foundation for their academic growth and development. S/he will be expected to work under minimal supervision, forming strong links within the communities,
schools and government offices. S/he should be energetic, with innovative ways to make learning enjoyable to “tuition-overdosed” children. S/he will be expected to come up with systems for monitoring and evaluating the programme as well as providing guidance and counseling for those struggling with social problems.

S/he must be willing to frequently use public transport to visit schools and students.

The post-holder will have a probationary period of 3 months and an initial contract renewable after one year depending on funding and performance. S/he will be responsible to the KESHO committee.

Applications, including a covering letter and curriculum vitae, should be sent to: KESHO, PO Box 997, Kilifi or emailed to info@keshokenya.org.

CV must include a reliable phone number and/or email address.

Closing date for applications: 3rd April, 2011. Candidates who have not heard
by 1st May will have not been short-listed for interview

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