Job Description and Expectations
 
Xavier Project is partnering with UNHCR  to provide access to education to over 2000 refugees in Nairobi and its environs, Nakuru  and Mombasa Counties. Through this partnership, we hope to provide access to education to over 200students through the secondary school sponsorship program.
The Assistant Education Officer will play a key role in selection of beneficiary students, school monitoring,  record keeping and other responsibilities  pertaining to this role.
 
Xavier Project is looking for an  assistant Education Officer who will: Assist in conducting School and home monitoring  visits for students supported  under the secondary school sponsorship program
Assist in organizing student events such as   Youth camps, Education days  and parents meeting among others.
Assist in writing status update reports for secondary students and monthly reports.
Assist to recruit and conduct interviews during the scholarship recruitment process.
Assist in the data management of supported students
Preform any other duty as required.
The Assistant  Education Officer will work closely with the Secondary Education Officer and Education Specialist to develop good working practice.
Requirements
Essential:
Must hold a bachelor’s degree in education or other relevant fields
At least 1 year  working in child related environment; especially youth from diverse backgrounds
Good understanding of the Kenyan education sector.
Excellent Communication skills in English (both written and oral)
Ability to use Ms Office
Ability to work perceptively with refugee or marginalized communities.
Desired:
Ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation
Competent in Kiswahili
Interpersonal skills with ability to work with people from different back grounds
Advanced analysis and problem solving skills
Good organization skills

Candidates interested in applying for this job should send their CV and a covering letter to jobs@xavierproject.org by 4th August 2017.Applicants are urged to apply as soon as they can and not wait until the deadline if possible.The covering letter should be no more than one side of A4 and should describe the suitability of the candidate for the job as well as including reasons why working for Xavier Project interests them.Candidates should use email title KENYA ASSISTANT EDUCATION OFFICER.Please also include the names and contact details of two referees.Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

jobs@xavierproject.org