Overall Purpose/Broad Function
The Education Officer – EYE, will assist and support
the Education technical lead in the management of the 23 preprimary schools by
among other duties coordinating and overseeing administration operational plans
in the education department. Specifically, the position holder will work with
head teachers to identify school needs and ensure proper management of schools,
community mobilization, liaison with UNHCR and other partners supporting
education as well as coordination of all procurement and logistical functions
for education sector. The incumbent will work closely with the Sub-County
Education office in Quality Assurance and Standards to ensure regular standard
school assessment and regular monitoring visits, preparation, registration and
presentation of learners for national assessment. The officer will also work
with teachers to promote and enhance learners’ participation in co-curriculum
activities as per the Ministry of Education calendar. The officers will lead
identification of teacher training needs, develop training schedules and lead
teacher trainings and post teacher training development programs.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Planning for early years’ activities by writing
proposals, preparations of budget, work plans.
Identifying the needs of teachers and learners.
Preparations of distribution plans.
Ensuring timely distributions of items/materials to
the schools.
Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of Early
Years program activities through routine supervisory visits and use of
information to improve on project quality and implementation.
Coordinate training, mentoring and evaluating Early
Years teachers with the support of MOE County and Sub County government
officials.
Support the teachers on the continuous assessments of
learners.
Organizing and participating in meetings for various
groups that includes Board of Management (BOMs), community leaders, Head
teachers and teachers.
Identifying, analyzing, documenting lesson learnt,
best practices and success stories from the project with the support of
communication office.
Ensuring timely preparations and submission of
quality progress reports that meets donor requirements with the support of
PMER.
Representing the organization at various forums when
requested.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the line
supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Head teachers
Teacher tutors
Teachers
Education/Professional Designations/Experience
Must have at least a degree in education from a
recognized institution.
Must be registered teacher by Teachers Service
Commission (TSC)
Technical expertise in curriculum implementation
Technical expertise in education in emergencies (EiE)
Proven academic or on-job training and understanding
of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance with at least
three (3) years in education programming.
A very good understanding of Comprehensive School
Safety or Disaster Management
Experience in coordination of teacher training
programs
Strong analytical, administration and documentation
skills in the management of educational institutions or programs consisting of
primary education.
Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators
skills (TOT & TOF) an advantage
Excellent communication, time management,
organization and presentation skills
Demonstrate ability to supervise, mentor and provide
professional support to other teachers;
Other Specific Skill Requirements
Experience of working in refugee schools or with
refugee community in the camp or urban set up.
Exemplary guidance and counselling skills, and
experience in provision of psychosocial support
Ability to use e-learning devices for teaching, data
collection, analysis and dissemination
Passionate for inclusive education
High level of integrity, commitment and professional
responsibility.
Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and
religious diversity in the work place.
Passionate for inclusive education and some
experience in mainstreaming child protection and gender issues in education
High level of integrity, commitment and professional
responsibility.
Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and
religious diversity in the work place.
Good analytical and problem solving skills.
How To Apply
