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  • Talent Associate

    Talent Associate

    Job description

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a stellar Talent Associate to drive the recruitment and selection processes and administration duties for our organization. This is an opportunity to source for superstar talent for our Nova Schools and Support Teams and to help create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.
    About the role: 
    As a Talent Associate you will be responsible for assisting the Talent Recruitment Manager in sourcing and recruiting superstar team mates for functions aligned with departmental and company strategic goals. 
    You are expected to successfully meet the hiring targets for our current and upcoming schools and deliver customer service within the organization whilst maintain a positive candidate experience. 
    Working at Nova means: 

    Fully embracing Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community. 
    Living the culture principles inside and outside of the school. 
    Working cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style. 
    Maintaining positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues. 

    How will your day to day at Nova look like? 
    Recruitment and Selection 

    Support with all aspects of Recruitment and Selection including: 
    Executing the elements of the recruitment and selection e.g. Phone screening, Scheduling Interviews, Coordinating Performance Tasks etc. 
    Produce clear, strong, effective communications to attract prospective candidates. 
    Coordinating communications with potential interview candidates (Jazz, Telerivet, Email, SMS, Phone) using prescribed communications’ templates. 
    Provide information by answering communications; referring special communications to appropriate job applicants. 
    Be a focal/contact person for prospective candidates throughout the hiring process 
    Coordinate all aspects of interviews with strong/high quality candidates.
    Ensure that all interview logistics are organized and that interview tools are printed in readiness for interviews. 
    Coordinate all aspects of the interview process with Nova Hiring Managers and the general team ensuring smooth handover to the Nova team and closure with candidates. 
    Collect and record all interview data during and after interviews. 
    Prepare briefing memos/reports to Hiring Managers leads after interviews providing key summaries and next steps. 
    Maintain human resources records by maintaining applications, résumés, and applicant logs.

    Develop and support innovative strategies for researching and cultivating local pools of talent and individual prospects. 
    Verify candidate’s background by contacting references and writing clear referencechecking notes. 
    Negotiate and sign off on all offers as per the roles assigned using the standardized salary bands in consultation with the Talent Recruiting Manager. 
    Update on-the-job-knowledge by participating in training opportunities, reading technical publications etc., 

    Administrative and Records Management Compliance 

    Ensure that all job descriptions, interview trackers, interview tools such as performance tasks are updated, maintained and stored in the relevant team drives 
    Comply with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. 
    Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. 
    Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 

     
    Managing Systems 
     

    Maintain our Jazz ATS ( Applicant Tracking System) and propose better ways to enhance efficiency using technology 
    Maintain an updated HR tracker and input it with all the requisite candidate data 

    The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by the team mate in this job. The team mate may perform other related duties as assigned by their manager. 
    About You: 

    You love people and think, eat, sleep, dream people. 
    You have 1-3 years’ experience in a busy start up or innovative organization that cares deeply about people development. Previous experience in a school would be great but not compulsory. 
    You have experience with Administration, Recruitment and Systems set-up. 
    You have exposure to Business or HR training. This is preferred but not compulsory as passion, skills and experience are the elements that will make you successful in this role 
    You have exposure to 1-2 solid internships in well-recognized companies and perhaps 1 full-time role in Administration/HR. 
    A Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Social Sciences

  • Brand and Admissions Associate External Relations Intern – Leads Engagement Talent Intern 2020 Intern Educational Psychologists

    Brand and Admissions Associate External Relations Intern – Leads Engagement Talent Intern 2020 Intern Educational Psychologists

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Brand and Admissions Associate to help expand our footprint across Kenya.This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.  
    About the role:
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Content Creation / Engagement: Building an ecosystem of compelling content that engages current parents and prospective families, drives brand awareness and catapults Nova into the stratosphere of game-changing educational organizations. This includes but is not limited to regular and agreed upon social media engagement (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), student-run blog, regular newsletters, video, and web content. You will be responsible for developing and implementing fresh ideas across a variety of media, and measuring its effectiveness on a bi-weekly basis.
    Customer Engagement / Events: As the Admissions & Brand Associate, you will be expected to organize and execute events (liaising with external companies and individuals where necessary or applicable) that both creatively encourage increased engagement with current parents, and which drives admissions with prospective families.  You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of the admissions events, and for making recommendations on potential improvements.
    Admissions: Tracking each applicant through the admissions funnel, from application to admissions decision in an organized and timely manner that reflects the Nova brand – as well as monitoring the data to regularly provide updates to your manager and the team on the progress.
    Communications:Taking the lead on any written, verbal (phone, in person), and electronic (email, SMS) communications to parents of Nova students, this includes copy-editing, proofreading, and revising communications across a variety of channels, and escalating it up to the chain where necessary or prudent.
    Data & Reporting: Giving the organization visibility into our progress against targets will be a key responsibility in this role.Filling and maintaining the Brand and Admissions dashboard in a timely manner, preparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities mapped out will be key to measure our progress against your team’s key objectives.
    Procurement: Liaising with suppliers (and within a budget set by your manager) to order and refill marketing materials including (but not limited to) promotional materials, decorative materials, admissions materials, Nova swag, etc.

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of working experience. Experience in marketing and communications is ideal but not required. Experience in a startup or in a company that gave you significant autonomy and responsibility is a plus!
    You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    You are results driven: You are goal oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
    You have strong skills working with data: You know how to structure data in a compelling way, analyze data to pull out key insights and trends, and make data-driven decisions.
    You have strong project management skills: You are able to juggle multiple tasks, provide support to junior level staff and meet deadlines and targets.
    You are entrepreneurial and empathetic. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneer stakeholders and think creatively about how to effectively communicate to them.
    You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a fire-hose of feedback.

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  • Science & Mathematics Apprentice Teacher Business & Computer Teachers

    Science & Mathematics Apprentice Teacher Business & Computer Teachers

    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar High School Science and Mathematics Teachers for our Tatu City and Eldoret Campuses. Please note this applies to teachers who have 0 -2 years experience The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students.
    This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
    Responsibilities

    Teaching : Biology, Chemistry, Physics. and Mathematics.
    Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
    Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
    Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited  and invested in their academic excellence.
    Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
    Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
    Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
    Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
    Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
    Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

    Qualifications

    TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education.
    Strictly 0 – 2 years teaching experience.
    You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
    You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
    You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
    You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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  • Global Tech Analyst Associate

    Global Tech Analyst Associate

    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Global Tech Analyst Associate based in Kenya supporting our schools in Kenya and South Africa.This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
    Responsibilities

    Participating in research, scoping and requirements gathering for new tech systems.
    Supporting the implementation, roll out and training on tech solutions.
    Data analysis and reporting.
    Maintaining data integrity and security of all our tech systems.
    Developing, administrating, integrating and maintaining our core systems – Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Oracle Netsuite.
    Developing tech documentation and helping to coordinate the development of internal processes and policies around the tech system.

    Qualifications
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics,Statistics or Engineering.
    Working experience in functional and/or technical design of technology applications.
    Object Oriented programming experience e.g Python. Java,C/C++ etc.
    Strong written / communication skills.

  • High School Science and Mathematics Teachers (0 – 2 years experience) High School Humanities and Languages Teachers (3+ years experience) High School Humanities and Languages Teachers (0-2 years experience) High School Business Studies and Computer Studies Teachers Biology Teacher – 4 months contract Biology Teacher

    High School Science and Mathematics Teachers (0 – 2 years experience) High School Humanities and Languages Teachers (3+ years experience) High School Humanities and Languages Teachers (0-2 years experience) High School Business Studies and Computer Studies Teachers Biology Teacher – 4 months contract Biology Teacher

    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar High School Science and Mathematics Teachers for our Tatu City and Eldoret Campuses. Please note this applies to teachers who have 0 -2 years teaching experience. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students.
    This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
    About The RoleKey responsibilities for the role include:

    Teaching one of these subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. and Mathematics.
    Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
    Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
    Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and invested in their academic excellence.
    Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
    Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
    Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
    Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
    Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
    Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    TSC certification  and relevant Degree  in Education.
    Strictly 0 – 2 years teaching experience.
    You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
    You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
    You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
    You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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  • Human Resources Manager – Nairobi

    Human Resources Manager – Nairobi

    Job description

    Nova Pioneer is looking for an outstanding Human Resources Manager to build and develop the organization’s human resources in support of our rapid growth. The Human Resources Manager position is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and entrepreneurial individual to develop and manage the implementation of an effective and efficient human resources function.You will lead Human Resources for Nova Pioneer in Kenya reporting to the Director of Talent Management in the region. You will be part of the Talent Team, which is working across campuses to support our school-based and central team staff. You will lead the development of Human Resources systems as we grow and ensure we have the systems and processes in place for rapid scale. In addition to building systems, you will build and lead a Human Resources team that delivers caring, effective and efficient support that is both world class and steeped in innovative talent practices.The position will initially be based at our Westlands office but will require travel to our schools from time to time. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.About The RoleIn this role, you will :

    Build and lead a team to consistently meet the ambitious talent-related goals of a rapidly-growing organization.
    Design and implement innovative policies and procedures to promote cooperation and workplace harmony, consistency, and fairness.
    Build a high performing HR function that cultivates an organisational culture that cares for employees and helps Nova Pioneer employees to feel fulfilled and satisfied in their jobs.
    Use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve HR practices and systems.
    Develop and support effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders.
    Implement efficient communication strategies for providing the entire organisation with up to date HR policies and other important documents and processes.
    Ensure standards of excellence are achieved and maintained across all campuses, and the central team.
    Develop a strong external network of HR and related professionals.
    Empower and develop others – coach, train and mentor others to further improve their effectiveness and impact.
    Liaise with counterparts in other regions to ensure consistency and best practice in Human Resources across the organisation.

    About YouSkills and Qualifications required:

    A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology ; Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
    You have 5 – 8 years experience in a high growth, high expectations environment. Experience in an HR department is highly preferred.
    You have experience leading people and do so according to a deep set of culture principles and values.
    You have excellent organisational, planning and time management skills – you are able to handle many moving parts while maintaining high standards of excellence.
    You are able to design, plan and implement innovative HR systems and processes.
    You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication and you bring energy and enthusiasm to the HR function.
    You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
    You remain composed and resilient. You can tolerates stress levels and are composed when dealing with high pressure situations.
    You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
    You plan and think ahead. You are able to translate future direction into measurable, tangible and operational goals and targets.
    You have meaningful impact and influence others. You can persuade, influence and make a positive impression on others to gain cooperation and commitment.
    You uphold high standards and ethics. You are discreet and maintain confidentiality of information.
    You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

  • Learning Initiatives Associate

    Learning Initiatives Associate

    Job description

    Learning Initiatives AssociateNova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Learning Initiatives Associate who will play a critical role in launching our students on a journey toward a fulfilling career and life of impact by providing administrative support and coordinating career exploration programs. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.About The RoleThe Learning Initiatives Associate is responsible for providing administrative support, coordinating career exploration programs and assisting/directing the planning, development, and implementation of duties and projects related to Post-School Success.Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

    Scheduling/hosting university, guest speaker or prospective employer visits
    Planning the logistics for student/parent events on campus or off campus, e.g. career/university fairs
    Preparing, printing and distributing materials to students for exam preparations, etc.
    Sourcing for internship placement opportunities
    Sourcing and researching on job placement opportunities for Form 4 students
    Sourcing job shadowing opportunities for Form 2-4 students
    Sourcing, selecting and training mentors for students and alumni
    Creating and managing a database plus an evaluation and monitoring system for mentor/shadowing/internship programs (to ensure student and mentor/employer satisfaction)

    About YouSkills and Qualifications required:

    Bachelor’s degree in any related fields
    A minimum of two (2) years of work experience, preferably in community or youth development, project management, marketing and/or operations
    Superior problem solving and planning skills
    Previous experience working with youth and/or in a school environment
    Strong communicator; able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication
    Fluent in English and Kiswahili
    Highly developed organizational and presentation skills
    A high degree of computer literacy
    Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels in the organization and with external stakeholder

  • Security Guards

    Security Guards

    Job description

    Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Security Guards for our Tatu City Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.About The Role

    Control of entrances and movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
    Visitor reception and processing.
    Badge management.
    Visitor escort and supervision (eg contractors).
    Vehicle registration.
    Person/vehicle/property searching and contraband detection.
    Patrolling of buildings and perimeters to detect and deter.
    Ensuring adherence to badge wearing policy.
    *Equipment serviceability inspections.
    *Health and safety monitoring and rectification of hazards.
    Fire prevention, detection and first response.
    Enforcing the enterprise’s security policy.
    Inspection of security and fire exposures.
    CCTV and control room operation*
    Incident reporting (Written and computerized reports)
    Interviewing and evidence collection.
    Response, including emergency response and coordination.
    Evicting undesirable persons from the site.
    Responding to criminal acts by employees.
    Responding to criminal acts by outsiders.
    Apprehension and temporary detention of suspects.
    Dealing with disturbed people, including physical restraint.
    Providing training and awareness.
    Key control and locking up.
    Lost property management.
    Administering first aid.
    Maintaining on-site traffic discipline.
    Protecting the site against site invasion and occupation.
    Securing facilities and protecting the workforce during protest activity.
    Evacuating personnel in an emergency.
    Emergency call-out.
    *Emergency response to employees in distress while off-site.
    *Special assignments.

    Conduct of Security Officers When on Duty.

    Non-familiarity, non-fraternisation and no unnecessary conversation with persons while on duty. No favouritism and constant vigilance.
    Officers should maintain a *military bearing yet be customer friendly. Their dress and deportment will be appropriate.
    Smoking and eating on duty should be prohibited.
    No conversations with, or statements, to the media.
    Rules must be enforced diplomatically.
    The employer’s uniform shall not be worn without authorization.
    Any criminal conviction will be promptly reported to the employer.
    Officers will not leave their post until/unless properly relieved.
    When handing over a post, officers will brief their relief fully.

    Do’s & Don’ts

    Do not act or imagine as if you have the powers of a police officer.
    Do not criticize management or its decisions; they may be repeated to your detriment.
    Do not gossip about security issues.
    Do not expect, solicit, or expect favors.
    Do not show favouritism, allow privileges or relax the rules in respect of anyone.
    Do not lose your temper under provocation.
    Do not use obscene or abusive language.
    Do not let yourself become bored to the detriment of your performance.
    Do not act the hero in life safety situations where the danger to you is significant.
    Do remember that the image you project is all important in earning respect for you and for the security function.
    Do always remember that goodwill is an important element in your relationships.
    Do study your company’s rules until you are completely familiar with them.
    Consider your job and how you should behave in foreseeable circumstances.
    Take notice of everything that occurs of a routine nature on your assignment, so that you can quickly identify the abnormal.
    Learn from the mistakes and misfortunes of others.
    Remember that your employer’s interests are all important provided they are pursued within the law.
    Never give mistaken loyalty to a colleague who is behaving badly.

    About YouSkills and Qualifications required:

    You have a High School Diploma (KSCE) certificate.
    You have 1+ Years Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position in a reputable Security Firm or a fast-paced organization
    You have a proven track record of holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational excellence.
    You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
    You are a thoughtful planner able to multi-task, prioritize effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
    You are proactive, creative, and measured problem-solver. You have the ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyze problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.

  • Learning Design Intern

    Learning Design Intern

    Want to Develop 21st Century Youth?
    As a Learning Design Intern, you will revolutionize the way 21st-century skills and knowledge are developed in African schools. You will be a central member of the team that will develop the learning model that we will use in our schools in Kenya and South Africa.
    About Nova Pioneer
    Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 6 schools in South Africa and 4 schools in Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.
    About the Role
    Key responsibilities :

    Edit primary CRE and Environmental Studies lesson plans in Grades PP2 – Grade 3 for quality and completion
    Write Grade 4 lesson plans for Social Studies, CRE, and Science using provided Schemes of Work
    Ensure all assigned lessons are posted on Google Classroom for Nova Pioneer teachers in a timely manner
    Support Kenya Learning Design teammates as needed and assigned by manager

    About you

    You have a passion for developing youth using 21st century best practices in education
    You have a love of humanities and want to spread that love to primary school students
    You’re brimming with ideas for how we can develop life skills in primary students in a way that is relevant and relatable to their everyday lives
    You have a desire to grow your curriculum development skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
    You have strong writing skills and are able to use those to create lessons that will help students learn while being engaged and interested

    Duration: 3 months.

  • Procurement Intern Learning Initiatives Associate

    Procurement Intern Learning Initiatives Associate

    Job description
    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Procurement Intern. This is an opportunity to create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.
    About The Role
    Key responsibilities :

    Ensuring compliance with the standard procurement policy for all purchasing transactions.
    Data entry for key procurement data on the database.
    Maintaining an updated register of vendors.
    Helping to generate PO’s and dispatch to vendors.
    Receiving deliveries from vendors as per the purchase orders through liaison with the school administration team.
    Ensuring all invoices from vendors are received and prepared for payment in line with the Nova Pioneer payment schedules.
    Any other duty as may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

    About You

    You have at least 3 months to 1-year experience.
    Diploma in Purchasing and supplies or any other related relevant field.
    You are a great communicator as well as have good negotiation skills.
    You are results driven: goal oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
    You have very strong organization, time management, and follow‐up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
    You have the ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment
    You possess a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development.

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