Location – Nairobi, Kenya

Salary – 80,000 – 90,000 KSH per month (depending on experience of the applicant), basic medical insurance

Answers to – Xavier Project Kenya Education Director

Position for nationals only

Xavier Project is an international NGO working Kenya and Uganda. We aim to provide opportunities to refugees living in urban areas in Kenya and Uganda who are otherwise excluded from the means to live a fulfilled and dignified existence so that they will be able to take back control of their lives and make a positive change whether to their new communities or to their country of origin. Xavier Project is primarily an education focused NGO, and while we have media and livelihoods programmes educational interventions make up the core of our activities within these programmes.

Xavier Project is registered as a local NGO in Uganda, an international NGO in Kenya and a company and charity in UK. All operations are in Kenya and Uganda, but a majority of funds are raised in UK. We have a three way partnership agreement between the branches of Xavier Project and one executive team primarily based in the Xavier Project headquarters in Nairobi. Xavier Project currently employs 25 permanent staff and has an annual income of $250,000 which has been increasing by 50% every year since its founding in 2008.

Urban refugees in East Africa face unique challenges. Culturally, it is difficult to assimilate into their new communities as they can be victims of xenophobia and can struggle from language differences. They cannot easily find jobs in a saturated and often nepotistic job market. There are administrative barriers to economic sustainability such as the challenge of obtaining work permits, and the rejection of foreign qualifications from employers and institutions. At present many refugees in Nairobi or Kampala do not have access to quality, relevant education delivered in a safe environment and their opportunities in education lag behind those of their local counterparts. In both Kampala and Nairobi there are over 10,000 refugee children who are not in formal education, amounting to around 50% in Nairobi and 60% in Kampala. 80% of those in formal education are not happy with the quality of the education they are receiving.

Added to this, most urban refugees are hoping to be resettled in developed countries, yet they know very little about the resettlement process, and their chances of being resettled. Less that 5% of urban refugees are resettled in any given year. Many refugees believe that the more vulnerable they are, or appear to be, the more likely their chances are of being resettled.

The pursuit of resettlement combined with the unique challenges faced by refugees leads to a negative attitude by refugees towards integration into their new community. This has a corrosive impact on the whole community. However, there are positive opportunities for refugees to take up in Kampala and Nairobi, whether offered by the government, NGO agencies or refugee run grass-roots organisations. Given their chances of resettlement it makes sense for refugees to make the most of the opportunities available to them in their host countries, such as education, livelihoods and vocational prospects offered by agencies. What is more, a more positive attitude and better communication among the refugee population should lead to vital innovation from refugees themselves. Tamuka media programme is educating refugees on the opportunities available to them and enabling them to communicate with each other and the wider world. Among other ambitions, the education programme is enabling refugees to receive an education that is more relevant to their challenges and their ambitions. Meanwhile, our livelihoods programme is enabling refugees to access affordable loans and learn the business skills they need to grow their careers.

As Education Partner for UNHCR in urban areas, Xavier Project is expanding a school visitation programme to 40 primary schools with high refugee populations. The visitation programme will visit each school once per week for a month and engage in various activities. Xavier Project is looking for an education specialist who will run capacity building sessions with the teachers that will cover all areas related to refugees, and work with teachers to improve the quality of the education they deliver. The team will engage with the senior management of the schools to ensure that each school has a governance structure in place, encourage the involvement of parents in the supervision of school activities, train PTAs and school management committees (SMCs) on good school management, establish student school committees (ideally with refugee members) and encourage exchange visits of PTAs and SMCs between schools. The team will also engage the senior management on the safety of refugee children in their schools, and review the protection policies in place. Teachers will learn about the impact that the trauma of being a refugee has on the learning of the students. The visitation team will work in partnership with other agencies to ensure that resources are saved and collaboration is maximised. An Education-in-Emergencies framework in each school will be established. The same schools will receive material support where necessary to build the capacities of the institution.

The Education specialist will work closely with the Xavier Project Director Edmund Page who is a qualified teacher, and the Kenya Director of Education to develop good working practice. The education specialist will also be a member of the Xavier Project executive committee and in that capacity will be expected to offer advice and support to other areas of the Xavier Project beyond the Education Programme

Essential:

· Qualified Teacher

· Experience in training teachers

· At least 10 years’ teaching experience

· Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)

· Good knowledge of MS Office

· Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities

· Excellent organisational skills

· Experience in managing budgets

· Willing to travel within Kenya

Desired:

· Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

· Competent in Kiswahili

· Experience in managing people from various backgrounds

· Experience working in a tough environment with vulnerable people

· Advanced experience working in the Kenyan Education sector

· Demonstrated success in fundraising

· Experience in writing reports and strategies

· Experience in government and private sector engagement

· Strong understanding of the challenges faced by urban refugees

The Xavier Project staff is a small and tight community and a strong support network is offered to all members. We are diverse and relatively young crowd representing seven nationalities. Xavier Project is committed to ensuring that all staff members enjoy their work and gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance their impact now and in the future, whether with Xavier Project or not. As such as we run regular staff capacity building programmes and we encourage all staff members to pursue opportunities which will help them to grow individually.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter highlighting why you would like to apply for the job to Edmund Page at jobs@xavierproject.org by 29th December with the email title KENYA EDUCATION SPECIALIST. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees. For more information on what we do please visit http://www.xavierproject.org/ and http://www.tamuka.org/

Xavier Project is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

Background: ICA is a Nairobi-based company that provides consulting services to various clients, primarily in the impact investment, sustainable finance and social enterprise space.

ICA also runs its own social enterprise – Tiny Totos Kenya – a programme that aims to establish a franchise of safe, affordable and sustainable daycare delivering best of class services to preschool children and parents living and working in Nairobi’s urban slums.

Note: the position can be structured with flexi-hours including Saturdays and therefore might particularly suit a part-time student or working mother.

Location: Office in Westlands, Nairobi; position will however require the chosen candidate to spend 80% of their time with clients in communities in Nairobi.

Reports to: Ultimately to the ICA Managing Partner, but their direct line manager for operational supervision purposes will be the Tiny Totos’ Buiness Development Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Applications: CV and cover letter to be sent to info@icaafrica.com

Deadline: 24th December 2014

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This should be sent to compliance@kuscco.com or hand delivered to our offices on 4th floor, KUSCCO Centre, Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill Nairobi (Opposite the Teachers Service Commission), Addressed to:

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Purpose: Recognizing the unique role and opportunities of BKKH to develop a cadre of highly skills professionals for Bethany Kids overall goals, and its unique context as a division of AIC Kijabe Hospital, the purpose of this position is to glorify God by planning, organizing, executing, and directing Training and Research activities for Bethany Kids.

If you consider yourself fit for the position, kindly send your application and CV to recruit.kh@kijabe.net on or before 31st January 2013.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Job Title: Biblically-based Forestry Education Assistant

General Summary:   

Required Qualifications

1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes your educational and work history.  Include an explanation of why you want to work for CCK and why you are qualified for this position. 

2) Submit a description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.

3) Submit your CV and provide FOUR references, including TWO references from your most recent employers, and TWO character references.  Include their phone numbers and email addresses.

4) Submit written answers to the following items / questions:

A. Briefly describe your primary goals in life.

Note:  The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org. 

Application deadline:  February 8, 2013

Overview:
Nuru International Kenya is an NGO with a mission of ending extreme poverty. With programs in agriculture, education, community economic development, and healthcare, Nuru’s Education Program aims to increase literacy levels among primary school-aged children in a sustainable and scalable way. Our team works with public, primary schools and facilitates literacy-focused programs during breaks in the school schedule to complement and reinforce the Kenyan curriculum. We are looking for a District Manager to fill the vacant position in Kuria West District.

The Nuru Education District Manager is a newly created role. The position may be staffed internally from Nuru Kenya staff or externally, as determined by the Education Program Manager and in coordination with the Chairman of Nuru Kenya.

Contract specifications will be in accordance with those established in the employment contract. This job description is a complement to the employment contract. Job performance will be evaluated based on the principles presented in this document. It is the employee’s duty to understand and perform these duties.

Manager: Education Program Manager, Chairman Philip Mohochi

Job responsibilities:
• Accomplish the goals of Nuru Kenya and the education program in a sustainable and scalable way.
• Develop high level program strategy including, but not limited to: sub-location scaling, outreach interventions, curriculum development, leadership development, and staffing.
• Manage the Training Manager and Program Leaders and oversee the success and management of their teams.
• Manage logistics of the outreach and learning center programs, plan and effectively implement scaling strategy, and coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team.
• Maintain excellent, collaborative relationships with school administration, teachers, community leaders, community members and Ministry Officials.
• Ensure the tracking and use of operational and impact metrics from M&E.
• Mentor Education staff and facilitate professional development across the team, focusing on management capacity and building perspective about the global education sector.
• Collaborate with the Education Training Manager in the development of curriculum and professional development modules for the Education team.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of sub-location scaling. Project financial and staffing needs in preparation for scaling.
• Routinely conduct strategic planning to ensure that Nuru Education can meet all programmatic goals.
• Create and maintain the budget for Nuru Education.
• Builds and maintains relationships with Kenya government officials. Obtains necessary Ministry approval for all programs at appropriate junctures. Writes 6 month Ministry report on Education team’s progress.
• Represent Nuru Kenya / Education to the general public and government.
• Sets and achieves short- and long- term goals related to the program.
• Maintain a presence in the field for at least 10% of the week, supervising programs and providing feedback/guidance.

If the district manager is staffed by a current Nuru Kenya staff, the candidate must:
• Demonstrate an ability to achieve all the above job functions during a trial period, after which an evaluation would be made to determine effectiveness.
• Submit to a trial period with no promise of continued employment in the DM capacity if unable to demonstrate the ability to achieve job responsibilities.

The successful candidate must present the following qualifications & competencies:
• University degree in education, international development, project management, or related area
• Speak fluent English (mandatory), Kiswahili (mandatory) and Kikurian (preferred)
• At least 3 - 5 years upper management experience. Demonstrated ability to competently manage 30+ subordinate staff
• Possess intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, internet, email)
• Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings
• Demonstrated ability to form working relationships with subordinates and peers
• Skilled in budgeting and planning under tight deadlines
• At least 3 years of experience developing literacy curriculum
• At least 3 years of developing and conducting training sessions
• Ability to use data from monitoring and evaluation to make programmatic decisions
• Demonstrated responsibility in managing and tracking complex budget expenditures
• Long-term commitment to ending extreme poverty in rural areas of Kenya

Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit the following:
• A CV that includes the applicant’s current phone number and email address
• A cover letter expressing why he/she is interested in the role
• Three professional references with contact information
• A copy of school transcripts as well as any relevant certificates that the candidates has obtained
Applications must be submitted by January 31,, 2013. Please submit your application to

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Education, Teacher Training and Gender Expert, Kenya
Education, Teacher Training and Gender Expert, Kenya
Location: Kenya

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Education, Teacher Training and Gender Expert, Kenya
Project/Proposal Summary:
USAID/Kenya intends to undertake performance evaluation of its Teacher Education and Professional Development Program (TEPD) as implemented by FHI 360. The purpose of the TEPD program is to improve the quality of instruction so that teacher trainees are better prepared to face the realities of classrooms in marginalized communities in Kenya.
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an Education, Teacher Training and Gender Expert to provide technical expertise and evaluation skills in reviewing TEPD’s contributions to achieving girl’s empowerment and TEPD’s impact on improving the competencies of teachers in Kenya.
The consultancy is expected to begin by January 14, 2013 and end no later than April 30, 2013.
Responsibilities:
• Design baseline, household and/or firm-level surveys;
• Actively participate in the design of assessment;
• Serve as a liaison with organizations and entities working in the region;
• Conduct desk research;
• Analysis of qualitative data and assist in report writing;
• Provide technical advice on girl’s empowerment, teacher training and education best practices as needed.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of experience developing, managing and/or evaluating teacher education programs in Africa;
• Master’s Degree in gender studies, education or related field;
• At least 10 years of experience designing baseline, household and firm-level surveys in developing countries;
• Prior experience working on USAID evaluations strongly preferred;
• Fluency in both Swahili and English required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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LOCATION OF POSITION IS OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provision of appropriate education programmes in emergency response is highly valued by the community and acknowledged as a key sector for humanitarian industry. This need to address the needs of children in emergencies is reflected in World Visions Child Wellbeing Aspirations and Outcomes and in the 2011-15 HEA Strategic Intent. In emergencies ,education, child protection and psychosocial programming sectors work closely together to form the Children in Emergencies response team. This position is designed to

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Supervisor’s Title: Operations Director

Department: Education

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

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

The Hilde Back Education Fund, a Kenyan-based charitable trust focusing on the education of bright children from poor families seeks a qualified person to fill the position of outreach and fundraising coordinator.
Exact title of post: Outreach and Fundraising CoordinatorLocation of post: Nairobi, KenyaDeadline for Application: 07 September 2012Duration of contract: One year (with possibility of extension -based on performance)Note: This is a new post in a new team tasked with growing HBEF’s income over the next five years. Finding and keeping profitable donors is crucial for growth; ultimately HBEF’s fundraising success will depend on the quantity and quality of supporters that the post holder delivers.Responsibilities of the position of Fundraising CoordinatorUnder the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Hilde Back Education Fund (HBEF) and the overall guidance of the HBEF Board, the main responsibilities and tasks of the holder of this position will be to:
Coordinate all fundraising efforts of HBEF and ensure that the organization’s funds dramatically increase in order to ensure sustenance of HBEF programmes.Dramatically increase HBEF’s income, by rapidly growing the number and value of HBEF donors.Build profitable and mutually rewarding relationships with donors and potential donors. That will include a broad range of donors from a few multi-million dollar corporate donors to tens of thousands of middle class supporters.Head and supervise the outreach and fundraising secretariat that has been established within HBEF with a view to creating a dynamic and vibrant fundraising network capable of bringing increased funding for the organization.Organize a special event in October 2012 to mark the birthday of the HBEF patron and use the event as a way of raising HBEF’s profile and fundraising.Create and manage a network of local and international fundraising volunteers.Advise the HBEF Board and staff on all matters pertaining to fundraising.Conduct research on all funding sources that are relevant for the work of HBEF and develop a strategy to approach all such funding sources.Ensure the activities are conducted in compliance with relevant standards and guidelines developed and amended from time to time by the HBEF Board.Perform other relevant duties, as required by the Executive Director and the HBEF Board.
Required Competencies and skills
Solid and in-depth knowledge of, and exposure to, a range of issues related to fundraising, especially for charitable trusts.Excellent analytical and communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including the ability to persuade donors to support HBEF programmes, produce a variety of written reports in a clear, concise style, to deliver presentations to external audiences, and to build and maintain effective partnerships capable of increasing HBEF’s funding base.Ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments, juggle competing demands and supervisory tasks, and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Experience in managing a team is an advantage.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent). A long period of experience with direct fundraising work may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in charitable trusts or NGOs or any organization or company, in a fundraising role.Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English. An additional international language would be an asset.
As an organization, we offer competitive salary and benefits commensurate to the position. All applicants are requested to submit a detailed CV together with copies of certificates, a writing sample and full contact details (email and phone numbers) of at least three references. The current and expected remunerations should be indicated.Applications should be received not later than Friday 7th September, 2012. They should be forwarded to the following address:Email: info@Hildebackeducationfund.com

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Looking for a volunteer management opportunity? The International Humanity Foundation needs your expertise and vigour to direct our orphanage!

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic graduates to contribute to our orphanage and education center in Kenya. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.

IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF also has centers in Thailand and Indonesia and each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as well as maintaining relationships with local staff and the local population at every centre.
In addition to teaching, our organization’s volunteers engage in:

Public relations
Fundraising
Legal
Finance
Project experts (i.e., Peace farm and food relief initiatives)
Media

At the centers, directors divide their time between teaching and nurturing the children and working on international tasks. All directors manage one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, photography, fundraising and media. Special projects constantly arise and include moving food during famine feeds to monitoring children during breaks. Our center directors have a lot of say in what they do and must possess excellent time management skills.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. Although we are mainly seeking those with the above expertise, IHF is willing to consider those with transferrable skills if you can demonstrate them during our application process. Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential. Those interested in volunteering at an IHF centre are required to complete a level of pre-trip duties in order to gain an understanding of how grassroots organizations function.

Stipend: Directors must commit to serve at least a year at the center. Basic accommodation and food is provided by IHF. Directors who commit to serving one year or more will receive a small monthly stipend. This is broken down as follow:- First 3 months: Training period. $20 per month

3-6 months. Assistant director. $50 per month

6-9 month. Co-Director. $80 per month

9-12months. Co-Director. $100 per month

After one year there is the opportunity to be come a full Director. The stipend starts at $100-$150 per month depending on performance. There is the possibility of becoming Executive director if the CEO and other Executive directors approve.

The $150 stipend raises to $500 per month and becomes a salary rather than stipend, and can raise further depending on length of time with us and role in Organization and IHF funding levels.

Strict IHF policy : IHF does not hire non-IHF trained , non IHF experienced from outside who do not have at center hands on true experience first, going through the above training, regardless of any other expertise they may have. We have found it impossible to be effective without IHF training and experience learning about the many tribes, cultures and laws affecting us daily as well as our own policies to best meet the many needs. To date we are an all Volunteer organization and if at any point in the Future it should change: this Policy is still in effect fully. Training and hands on experience is paramount.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization -www.ihfonline.org. And to our blog http://ihfblog.wordpress.com/home/.

If you have any questions at this time, feel free to e-mail one of our helpful volunteers - hiring4@ihfonline.org

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