Job Description
These
responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The
responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details will be in the Work and
Development plan.
- Manage and implement delegated portfolio of CC (Education) projects
(activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from the line
manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and
ensure high technical quality
- Provide regular progress reports to line manager/PM and the
Education Specialist
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore
and asses new and better ways to assist
- Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
- Provide regular progress reports to line manager/PM and the
Education Specialist
Responsibilities
These
responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location
and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme
intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or
the context changes significantly.
- Participate in Education working group
meetings/workshops/conferences and other stakeholders at the area Office
and County level.
- Planning, monitoring and implementation of all funds related to
Basic Education, youth training and Teacher’s training including technical
support to project officers under his/her supervision
- With the help of the line manager coordinate assessments, progress
tracking and sensitization/mobilization; and follow-ups at field
level.
- Develop and submit timely activity plans and weekly, monthly and
annual reports.
- Assist the line manager in the development of Education operational
plans, proposals, budgets and narratives.
- Contribute to the development of operational activity plans, budget
proposals and project narrative reports
- Monitor, evaluate and ensure that the Education activities are in
consistent with plans, budget lines and NRC’s policies and standards
- Ensure timely procurement, development and distribution of
educational training modules, materials and equipment.
- Provide job training for project assistants to improve their
delivery service.
- Ensure effective distribution and monitoring of scholastic
materials
- Develop, coordinate and lead education sector assessments in target
areas.
- Support the capacity building of the Ministry of Education, BOMs,
Head Teachers, Teachers, Parents, Community Leaders and other stakeholders
- Prepare and submit field, biweekly, monthly project reports,
quarterly and situational reports timely.
- Develop case studies and success stories of trainees/learners who
excelled in their training/studies.
- Daily communication with Ministry of Education in Turkana West Sub
County and Turkana County government, local authorities and education
partners.
- Weekly planning and reporting to line manager project coordinator.
- Supporting line manager/PC in regular reporting to donors (monthly,
quarterly and annually)
- Represent NRC in Education working groups, inter agency meetings and
MOE meetings along with PM or in his/her absence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Project Management,
or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management or
coordination, preferably in the education sector.
- Demonstrated experience working on education projects, particularly
those focused on equity, inclusion, and marginalized groups.
- Strong knowledge of Kenya’s education system and policies,
especially at the primary education level.
- Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including
government (Ministry of Education), NGOs, and community groups.
- Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of
education projects for at least 3 years mostly in humanitarian assistance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and
Kiswahili including the ability to explain and present technical
information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Sound knowledge of Human Rights and Humanitarian Protection
programming principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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