Industry: Nonprofit / International Development
 Function: Administration and Operations
 Job Title: Kiswahili Language Teacher
Commitment: Two-year minimum

Organization Description: One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing quickly. In seven years, we have grown to serve 180,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description: We are looking for an extremely organised, passionate and capable individual to take charge of providing Kiswahili language tuition to a number of members of our team – primarily people for whom English is a first language.  

This includes developing lesson plans, providing classes directly to individual people or groups, tracking progress, and developing assessments. All of this will need to be done for people who will start with many different levels of skill in Kiswahili and languages in general, but with an aim to bringing these people to being able to work fluently in Kiswahili within a short period of time. The successful candidate may also be asked to provide some translation services to our organisation, depending on workload.

Essential Skills and Experience

At least 2 years’ experience teaching Kiswahili to English speaking adults.Ability to develop plans and timelines for students’ learning needs.Ability to motivate students to improve their skills.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.  Strong writing and email correspondence skills are a must.Competent with computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular).A welcoming and humble demeanour, essential for making students feel comfortable and supported. Strong ability to work within deadlines and stick to schedulesAbility to multitask and prioritise – You will be managing lesson plans for a number of people with very different needs. Attention to detail – One Acre Fund has exceptionally high standards and it is the responsibility of everyone on the team to meet these standards.Ability to work under minimum supervision – our aim is that the successful candidate will be in a position to manage this language service independently after a short time with us.Must live or be willing to relocate to Bungoma, Western Kenya. Desirable Skills and ExperienceLeadership experience – We need a pioneer to lead the development of this service. Experience working in an NGO environment or in the ‘International Development’ sector. Personal field or farming experience in rural KenyaAbility to work long hours – All One Acre Fund employees are passionate about what they do. We are a professional organisation and our employees often work outside regular hours in order to achieve fantastic results. Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through regular mentorship and career reviews. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and there is significant capacity for career growth in this role.
 Teaching of Students: Hands-on development of language skills for many members of our team. You should provide clear lesson plans, give students timelines as to how they should progress, regularly assess their development, and give constructive feedback to them based on these assessments.It would be our aim that someone who commits to your classes would be able to work well through Kiswahili after 16 weeks.
Scheduling Your Work: You would provide current and prospective students with tools which help them to book time with you and to have ownership over their schedules.
Student Motivation: You will be responsible for finding creative ways to mobilise students to take your classes, and motivate students to continue to improve. Your manager will support you with these, but development of ideas for incentive systems or motivation techniques will need to come from you.
Translation Services: Depending on your workload, you may be asked to support other parts of our team by providing translation services for field materials. You will be responsible for developing tools which will allow other members of the One Acre Fund team to reserve time with you to provide these services.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by September 24th 2014
 

Compensation: 25,000Ksh monthly with possibility of future increases based on performance.
 Benefits: NSSF and NHUF, airtime and transportation allowances
 Career Development: Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply eMail cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Kiswahili Language Teacher + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.

We are looking to hire an additional Kiswahili, Geography and Agriculture Teacher for our Girls High School in Maasai Mara to join the existing team with the following qualifications;

Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Education in related subjects.

If registered by TSC will have an added advantage
Must have attained a C+ in the teaching subjects and overall grade in KSCE.
Ensure that the subjects you are trained to teach are the subject pursued in high to Form 4 level.
Experience working in a rural set up with limited resources will have an added advantage.
Females are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the above requirements send us your CV ONLY indicating your current salary to;      
or Email: infokenya@freethechildren.com  by 19th May 2014.
Please note that Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For general information on the organization visit our website: www.freethechildren.com

Teachers with experience in teaching in the 8-4-4 system are invited to apply. Experience in teaching either subject in Form 4 will be an added advantage.Applicants should E-mail their detailed CVs to secretary@strathmore.ac.ke not later than Thursday 4th April 2013.

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The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School would like to invite interested candidates to apply for the position of:Requirements: Applicants must have a B.Ed degree in their respective teaching fields and a minimum of 5 years experience in a reputable school that teaches the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP).
Interested applicants should submit their CV by Friday 14th September 2012 to:
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi-Junior School
P.O. Box 44424-00100
Limuru Road & 1st Parklands Ave
Email: infojunior@faculty.aka-nbi.ac.ke

Invitation to Submit Literary Text Titles for English, Kiswahili and French Set Books Evaluation, Selection and Approval 2012
The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to invite Publishers registered or legally represented in Kenya to purchase the English, Kiswahili and French Set Books Submission, Evaluation, Selection and Approval
Guidelines 2012. These Guidelines contain details on what to submit, conditions for submission, and the system of evaluation and selection.
Publishers should therefore submit literary text titles to the Kenya Institute of Education in accordance with the requirements and time-table established in the Guidelines.
The English, Kiswahili and French Set Books Submission, Evaluation, Selection and Approval Guidelines 2012 may be purchased from the Director KIE, on payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Ten Thousand (Kshs. 10,000/=) only.
All submissions should be received at KIE not later than 6 September 2012, and must be accompanied by the appropriate amount of evaluation and selection fees in Banker’s Cheque payable to the Director, KIE.
The Literary Text Titles to be submitted shall include:
3. Plays from the Rest of the World.1. Riwaya Kutoka Afrika Mashariki
B. Diploma in Teacher Education
 3. Anthologies of Short Stories
Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) is situated at the Desai - Rwathia Road junction off Murang’a Road, Ngara – Nairobi, Kenya. All enquiries should be directed to:

Fountain School Mwea requires a Kiswahili / Social studies teacher to handle a candidates' class.

Kindly call the Director 0722887432.

School Teacher Vacancies

Our client is a new co-education boarding institution located in the serene plains of Maasailand in Kajiado District.

It will offer both the Kenyan National Curriculum (the 8-4-4 System) and the British National Curriculum to students aged from 12-18 yrs. It will strive to provide (high) quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The emphasis on both academic and co-curricular activities will aim at developing young men and women who value the culture of excellence and who are able to achieve their full potential in whatever they undertake. The school will commence in January 2012.

The institution is looking for Teachers who are:

Young, dynamic and self-motivated,Passionate about education, Excited about developing high-potential youth into outstanding ethical leaders, and,Competent, result oriented and seek to deliver high quality services in teaching the following subjects: Geography, CRE, Business Studies, Computer, Art, and Kiswahili
Desired Experience and Competencies:
Minimum experience between 3-5 years in both the British and Kenyan National Curriculum.Must be able to teach at least 2 subjects.Profound knowledge of the subjects. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Experience in managing a multi-cultural body of students. Ideal candidate will be between 25-35 years of age. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Must be able and willing to take part in sports/games and all other co-curricular activities during week days and weekends. Bachelors Degree in Education (minimum).How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com by Monday, September 19th, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Female teachers encouraged to apply

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Open to:All Interested Candidates
Position:Language Instructor (Kiswahili)Opening:June 17, 2011
Closing:June 24, 2011
Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hour work week
Salary:
Not-Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP-8

Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-205-6
(A higher step and salary may be granted based on superior qualifications).

The Human Resources Office (HRO) has an opening for the position of Language Instructor (Kiswahili).The incumbent of this position will work in “Part-Time” status (20 hour work week). The position will beavailable immediately.

The Language Instructor will instruct employees and/or dependents in the Kiswahili Language. NOTE: All must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Completion of secondary school is required; two years formal training in Kiswahili language also required.
One to three years of experience in positions requiring the application of instructional skills and techniques and effective communication with students to gain and hold their interest required. Level IV (fluent) English ability is required and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili ability also required.
Ability to communicate effectively with the relatively mature level of students (employees) being taught. WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S.
VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE
CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE
APPLICATION. Additional Selection Criteria:Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. The Human Resources Office,
P. O. Box 606 Village Market, 00621
Nairobi, Kenya.
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 254-2-363-6091
FAX: 254-2-363-6097

FilmAid International (FilmAid Kenya) invites qualified Kenyan applications to fill the above position on a part time basis.

FilmAid will accept applications from either translator of Kiswahili and Somali separately though individuals conversant with both languages will have an added advantage.

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Project Background/Description:

FilmAid International in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Film FORWARD is partnering to host a Film Festival in Kakuma, Dadaab and Nairobi as part of advancing cultural dialogue. Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that discovers and supports independent film and theatre artists from the U.S. and around the world, and introduces audiences to their new work.

The collaboration will see a series of films by Sundance Institute/Film FORWARD and FilmAid showcased during this period. The films will be show to refugee and local audiences in Kenya who are mainly Somali, Swahili and English speakers.

Responsibilities:

Translate scripts from English to Kiswahili and Somali
Work closely with the production consultant and voice actors to produce voice-overs in Swahili and or Somali
Work with a video editor and production consultant to ensure that translations are represented correctly in videos through subtitles and voice over dubbing
Translate a video facilitation manual from English into Kiswahili and Somali
Knowledge of Somali and or Swahili languagePrevious experience in translation of written material (present sample during interview)
Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Availability at short notice
Commitment to humanitarian principles and actionPlease email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 17th June 2011 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org

Applications to be submitted through email only

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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Taita Academy High school is looking for teachers to fill in the following posts urgently
Mathematics/PhysicsHistory/Kiswahili.Should be a BED graduate having majored in the above subjectsBe a ChristianWilling to contribute to the whole being of the student i.e. mentally, socially, physically and spiritually.If you have the following qualifications and are willing to work with our hardworking and dedicated staff kindly send your application to

The School Administrator

Email: info@taitaacademy.com

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