Reports to: Senior Officer – Education
Direct Reports: None
Liaises with:
Officer – Community Empowerment
Head Teachers
Teacher Coaches at Education Development Trust (EDT)
Contract Details:
Fixed Term Six (6) Months Contract (Maternity Cover from 1 September 2019)
Medical Cover (Principal Only)
Life Insurance Cover
Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
The incumbent will implement education project activities in schools and communities in the assigned clusters
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct mentorship for girls to improve attendance, learning outcomes and transition for Most Vulnerable Children at school and community level
Implement education programme quarterly workplan at school and community level in Nairobi slums:
Facilitate Child to Child club and CC activities to improve protection and safety for Most Vulnerable Children
Identify project beneficiaries and facilitate flow of goods and services to beneficiaries
Represent Concern in cluster level meetings
Collect project monitoring data
Produce weekly activity updates and identify case studies and change stories for documentation
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
To adhere to, support and promote the standards outlined in Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
Job Specification:
A Diploma in Education or P1 Certificate (Languages or Sciences or Mathematics)
At least one (1) year experience in implementing Primary Education projects
At least one (1) experience in Protection of vulnerable children
Working knowledge of Child to Child technique
Experience in participatory technique, working with school system and emergency context is essential.
Good understanding of cross cutting issues – gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR
Excellent interpersonal, communication and report skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
Strong data collection skills using Digital Data Gathering
Proficient in the use of computer applications
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Willingness and ability to work in Nairobi slums
Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.
