Job Purpose
The Future Education department supports Class 8 graduates from the Kibera and Mathare School for girls in their high school and university journey.
The Student Advisor will work hand-in-hand with high school students to ensure they are performing academically.
He/she will put in place a tracking mechanism to track student progression and ensure issues can be identified, and develop interventions for those found to be struggling – including engaging parents. He/she will guide students on subject selection in high school and course selection for university.
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
Lead the academic support provided to SHOFCO Primary School Graduates as they attend high schools throughout Kenya
Evaluate current academic support given to Future Education, and design and implement a new structure moving forward to help increase success of students, including but not limited to:
Collect and maintain a student database, including academic records, school contact information, etc.
Monitor, follow up, and intervene with any students struggling academically or adjusting to high school life
Connect academic issues that are steaming from behavioral issue, and help to put in place interventions and resolutions
Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine the academic priorities and needs of their children
Guide and counsel students with subject and course selection based on performance / interest
Conduct high school visits when necessary – meeting with other teachers and administrators to understand challenges faced by the students
Identify ways to support students with varying academic resources
Assist the Future Education team to support the students in various ways
Delivery of training, community service, and internships during school breaks
Home visits for students transitioning to secondary and post-secondary school
Procurement of school supplies and fee payment
Scholarship applications
Documentation needed for travel
Education, Experience and Skills
Degree in Secondary Education
More requirements
Experience working in a secondary school
Experience counselling/advising students
Experience working with parents
Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
Functional Skills
Adopting practical approaches
Providing insights
Managing tasks
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes
Team working
Convincing people
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.All Applicants must provide at least three professional references. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 30th March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org
