Quality Assurance Manager – Education

Job Description
S/he will be responsible for quality and timely delivery of education programme in both Nairobi slums and Marsabit County
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for education programme in Nairobi and Marsabit inter alia:
Develop and monitor implementation of technical guidelines for programme interventions e.g. pedagogy, child to child clubs, mentorship etc.
Develop tools and build capacity of staff to conduct reviews, provide feedback and implement improvement plans.
Enforce programme compliance with MOE, TSC and donor policies.
Review quality of quarterly and annual plans and reports including case studies
Provide technical advice to MOE quality assurance units.
Conduct external reviews in Concern supported schools to determine quality and standards of teaching, learning and leadership.
Networking with international Quality Assurance forums and participating in relevant national conferences/workshops/meetings.

Responding to Emergencies:Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary.Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies.
Programme Participant Protection Policy
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
Job Specification:
Essential

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education
At least five (5) years’ experience in implementing Primary Education projects with at least two (2) years’ experience in literacy and numeracy interventions and at least one
(1) experience in protection of vulnerable children
Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
Strong monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and reporting skills.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
Proficient in the use of computer applications
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Preferred

A Master’s Degree in Education
Working knowledge in alternative education pathways e.g. TVET
Working knowledge of child to child approach
Good understanding of cross cutting themes – gender, HIV and AIDS, Disaster Risk Reduction