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Company Address: Address Nairobi Waldorf School, PO Box 13732-00800, Miotoni Road, Karen. Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Games / Music Teacher

    Games / Music Teacher

    Reporting To: The Class Teacher
    Application Deadline: 26th February, 2021
    Job Purpose: To teach and educate students according to the curriculum and the education needs abilities and attainment of potential of individual students. Teach them how to live healthy lifestyles and encourage them to exercise daily through various sports.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
    Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
    Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
    Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
    Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
    Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
    Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
    Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
    Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
    Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
    Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
    Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
    Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
    Monitoring attendance of students in class.

    Games

    Watch swimming pool and sports areas and ensure safety
    Perform First-Aid when called upon
    Prevent accidents and injuries and ensure necessary precautions are observed to ensure safety
    Enforce all games rules and regulations and adhere to the policies of the sports facilities
    Maintain clean sports facilities for swimming and games
    Inform the Administrator when supplies are needed and if any equipment need repairs
    Swim 1,500 feet every week
    Any other duties assigned

    Music

    Must be able to play keyboard, violin recorder and any African instruments

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    A Bachelors Degree in Physical Education / Music.
    A Diploma will be considered
    Must have a Lifeguard training and First Aid certification
    Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
    A certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
    At least 3-5 years consistent experience in teaching and supervising children in games
    Demonstrated computer skills
    Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
    Demonstrated love for the subjects
    Flexible and open to change.

    If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title Games/Music Teacher on the subject line by Friday the 26th February, 2021.The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke

  • English / French Teacher

    English / French Teacher

    Reporting To: The Pedagogical Chair
    Job Purpose: To teach and educate learners according to the curriculum and the education needs, abilities and attainment of potential of individual students.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
    Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
    Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
    Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
    Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
    Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
    Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
    Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
    Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
    Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
    Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
    Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
    Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
    Monitoring attendance of students in class.
    Any other assigned duties.

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    A Bachelors Degree in Education (English and French).
    A Diploma will be considered
    Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
    A certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
    At least 5 years ‘experience in teaching
    Demonstrated computer skills
    Clear English writing and communication skills
    Demonstrated love for the subjects
    Flexible and open to change.

    If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title English/French Teacher on the subject line by Sunday the 31st January, 2021The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke

  • English / French Teacher

    English / French Teacher

    Reporting To: The Pedagogical Chair

    Job Purpose: To teach and educate learners according to the curriculum and the education needs, abilities and attainment of potential of individual students.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
    Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
    Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
    Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
    Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
    Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
    Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
    Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
    Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
    Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
    Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
    Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
    Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
    Monitoring attendance of students in class.
    Any other assigned duties.

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    A Bachelors Degree in Education (English and French).
    A Diploma will be considered
    Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
    A certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
    At least 5 years ‘experience in teaching
    Demonstrated computer skills
    Clear English writing and communication skills
    Demonstrated love for the subjects
    Flexible and open to change.

    If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, send your application to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke indicating the position title English/French Teacher on the subject line by Sunday the 31st January, 2021The Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) is an equal opportunity employer.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke

  • Pedagogical Administrator

    Pedagogical Administrator

    Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to hire a Pedagogical Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing all the Pedagogical Administrative issues, quality of education and standards at the school from Kindergarten to High School levels.
    The position holder must be able to build a pedagogical team that works in cohesion with all stakeholders.
    International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching experience at both primary and high school levels is a requirement.
    Summary of Responsibilities

    Lead and direct the development of all learning tools and strategy
    Direct the development of assessment tools for both learners and teachers
    Oversee the school’s curriculum development, its implementation and regular evaluation.
    Oversee and direct monitoring and evaluation of all systems, processes and tools designed by the Pedagogical Team and vet external mentors prior to their being engaged and their performance
    Mentor Pedagogical leaders and teachers to ensure the school has a well developed team
    Oversee and guide engagement with stakeholders at all levels and proactively act as liaison between the School, Parent body and Government Educational institutions at both local and international levels.
    Maintain good relations with the Ministry of Education and ensure the Waldorf curriculum is registered and well recognized in the country and region
    Develop measures and contingency / management plans for any foreseeable risk in the school curriculum
    Contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s educational policies

    Requirements:-

    Masters degree in Education, Education Administration and Leadership, Curriculum Planning, Development and Implementation, or any other relevant field;
    Must possess a Bachelors degree in Education or other relevant field;
    At least 8 years of International Baccalaureate teaching experience at both primary and high school levels
    A Diploma in Waldorf / Steiner Education is an added advantage
    Computer Literate in areas such as online research, spreadsheets and word processing;
    Work experience in a multicultural setting and skilled in change management;
    Registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
    Excellent in both verbal and writing skills with demonstrated experience of both.
    An assertive and ethical team player with practical knowledge of pedagogical systems and processes and the ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines

    Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements outlined above and can undertake the listed responsibilities should email a one-page cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke.The position title Pedagogical Administrator should be indicated on the subject line.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until we receive sufficient applications.The position will be filled as soon as a well qualified individual is identified.Please visit our website http://www.nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke to learn more about our school and view a detailed job description.

    Apply via :

    hr@nairobiwaldorfschool.ac.ke

  • Pedagogical Administrator

    Pedagogical Administrator

    Nairobi Waldorf School Trust (NWST) in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to hire a Pedagogical Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing all the Pedagogical Administrative issues, quality of education and standards at the school from Kindergarten to High School levels.
    The position holder must be well connected to the Waldorf movement and be able to build a pedagogical team that works in cohesion with all stakeholders.
    Professional Waldorf teaching experience at both primary and high school levels is a plus.
    Summary of Responsibilities

    Lead and direct the development of all learning tools and strategy
    Direct the development of assessment tools for both learners and teachers
    Oversee the school’s curriculum development, its implementation and regular evaluation.
    Oversee and direct monitoring and evaluation of all systems, processes and tools designed by the Pedagogical Team and vet external mentors prior to their being engaged and their performance
    Mentor Pedagogical leaders and teachers to ensure the school has a well developed team
    Oversee and guide engagement with stakeholders at all levels and proactively act as liaison between the School, Parent body and Government Educational institutions at both local and international levels.
    Maintain good relations with the Ministry of Education and ensure the Waldorf curriculum is registered and well recognized in the country and region
    Develop measures and contingency / management plans for any foreseeable risk in the school curriculum
    Contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s educational policies

    Requirements:-

    Masters degree in Education, Education Administration and Leadership, Curriculum Planning, Development and Implementation, or other relevant field;
    Must possess a Bachelors degree in Education or other relevant field;
    Must possess a Diploma in Waldorf / Steiner Education;
    Computer Literate in areas such as online research, spreadsheets and word processing;
    At least 8 years of Professional Waldorf teaching experience at both primary and high school levels, the majority of which should be in Waldorf/Steiner education;
    Work experience in a multicultural setting and skilled in change management;
    Excellent in both verbal and writing skills with demonstrated experience of both.
    An assertive and ethical team player with practical knowledge of pedagogical systems and processes and the ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines

  • Finance & Administrative Assistant

    Finance & Administrative Assistant

    Job Summary
    This role will require significant ownership and a strong drive to learn and grow. It requires a lot of flexibility, good will and following through on tasks to completion with great attention to detail.
    Responsibilities
    Finance

    Process and reconcile imprests and maintain the imprest debtors’ sub-ledgers for accountability.
    Preparation of payment vouchers and ensuring their accuracy and correctness;
    Prepare timely and accurate bank reconciliation statements for decision making;
    Handling, issuing and reconciling of petty cash in line with Concern’s procedures & policies
    Manage the assets register for accuracy and correctness;
    Assist the finance coordinator in processing Invoices;
    Posting suppliers invoices in the school’s accounting system
    Filing all paperwork associated with such transactions.
    Collect and enter data on various financial spreadsheets
    Assist the finance Coordinator in creating financial reports on a regular basis.
    Verifying balances in account books and rectifying discrepancies
    Managing day-to-day transactions
    Recording office expenditures and ensuring these expenses are within the set budget
    Handling accruals and prepayments
    Answer questions and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed.

    Administration

    Acting as a first point of contact for the school
    Enrolling and admitting new children to the school
    Ensuring that all visitors are logged and have appropriate identification
    Maintaining and updating school information, databases and records
    Communicating with parents regarding various aspects of school life, receiving and passing on information between teachers and parents.
    Ensuring the reception area is kept tidy and that the notice boards are kept up to date
    Assisting in ordering stationery, materials and other resources and ensuring that stock levels are well maintained.
    Oversee the administration function to facilitate service delivery to both internal and external customers in line with the school policies.
    Scheduling, setting up travel, Meetings and appointments for parents and the School manager.
    Preparation for and assistance at open morning, taking calls and recording details of enquires from prospective new families and making necessary follow up.
    Receiving, sorting and distributing all packages, deliveries and mail.
    Any other duties assigned.

    Qualifications

    Professional certification ACCA/CPA level 2 and/or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or relevant field.
    At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role.
    Proficiency in the use of MS Office
    Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning and organization skills
    A proactive self-starter and achiever
    Some experience with computerized accounting packages will be desirable.
    High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
    Proven ability to handle challenging work load
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;

  • English/French Teacher Games/Music Teacher Pedagogical Administrator

    English/French Teacher Games/Music Teacher Pedagogical Administrator

    Job Description

    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
    Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
    Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
    Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
    Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
    Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
    Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
    Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
    Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
    Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
    Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety.
    Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
    Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
    Monitoring attendance of students in class.
    Any other assigned duties.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelors Degree in Education (English and French).
    A Diploma will be considered
    Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
    A certificate in Waldorf Education is an added advantage
    At least 5 years ‘experience in teaching
    Demonstrated computer skills
    Clear English writing and communication skills
    Demonstrated love for the subjects
    Flexible and open to change.

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  • Geography / History Teacher

    Geography / History Teacher

    Job Description

    Job Purpose: To teach and educate students according to the curriculum and the education needs abilities and attainment of potential of individual students.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class.
    Teaching according to education needs, abilities and achievement of individual students and groups of students.
    Adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan.
    Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of student’s to parents and relevant officials.
    Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to students.
    Complying with arrangements within the national framework for the appraisal of student performance.
    Promoting general progress and wellbeing of students.
    Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice.
    Communicating, collaborating and consulting with other members of school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students.
    Reviewing and evaluating his/her own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme in line with the school and national curriculum.
    Advising and collaborating with other teachers and school officials to prepare and develop courses to study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
    Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching in his/her classroom.
    Participating in education and training courses as well as continuing professional development.
    Maintaining order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times.
    Participating in staff, parent and student meetings.
    Ensuring the safe custody, use and periodic maintenance of equipment used during lessons.
    Monitoring attendance of students in class.
    Any other assigned duties.

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    A Degree in Education (Geography and History).
    Must be registered with TSC
    At least a Waldorf Diploma or commitment to complete Waldorf training within 3 years
    At least 5 years ‘experience in teaching
    Demonstrated computer skills
    Clear English writing skills
    Demonstrated love for the subjects
    Flexible and open to change.
    Basic Safety and Security Knowledge
    Attention to detail
    Dependability

  • Marketing and Public Relations Officer

    Marketing and Public Relations Officer

    Job Description

    Reporting To: The School Manager
    Job Purpose: The main role of this position is to maintain mutually beneficial relationships between the school and its stakeholders who include parents, students and the external community. This position involves communication, training, public and media relations.
    Main duties and responsibilities

    Marketing Communications:

    Website and other e-marketing communications
    Collating material and editing copy for the monthly e-newsletter, circuited to internal stakeholders
    Updating the School’s Facebook account
    Updating information about the School on the websites
    Creating fresh and up-to-date web content
    Providing ideas, content and input into the development of new e-marketing materials
    Marketing the school to prospective parents

    Marketing collateral and publicity material

    Writing and producing marketing material (brochures, posters, flyers etc) for the School’s prospectus
    Preparing marketing collateral for the school
    Preparing PowerPoint presentations for recruitment events and conferences
    Compiling yearly media plans
    Responsible for the School’s publicity stands at events. This involves designing the look and feel of the stand
    Selection and ordering of promotional merchandise for exhibitions and marketing collateral for the stand
    Managing the stock of all marketing collateral i.e. brochures; creating systems to identify when stock needs to be replenished

    Public Relations

    Liaison with pedagogy and administrative staff to request and collate information for the newsletter
    Proactively searching out information for PR purposes and writing press releases
    Liaison with, and providing information to, the media and arranging interviews for the school PRO where necessary
    Documenting and maintaining an online photo library where data is stored and easily retrievable
    Arranging external photo shoots and filming with placement students and alumni as well as in-house photo shoots with School staff and students
    Updating the School’s notice boards

    Advertising (printed media, outdoor and new media)

    Booking, designing and tracking advertising for the School as required
    Create new advertising campaigns for social media and outdoor advertising
    Liaison with the designers to create captivating advertising material
    Proofreading, copy writing, editing copy and information collection
    Speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations to increase visibility of the school while acting as the school’s spokesperson.

    Exhibitions and recruitment visits

    Coordinating the School’s presence at exhibitions
    Representing and promoting the School at events
    Ensuring prompt follow-up by the school of exhibition enquiries/ leads
    Influence new students and their parents to join NWS

    Events

    Assistance and coordination at Open days
    Coordinating School’s Induction activities
    Coordinating all School calendar events.
    Organizing and attending promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits to connect the school with the external community Market analysis & planning and new programs
    Grow the School’s marketing plans: gathering market intelligence and analyzing the results in relation to the School’s marketing plans.
    Market Intelligence: Gathering information on competitor schools and programs.

    Qualifications

    A communications/marketing/public relations degree
    At least 5years of proven work experience in a marketing role
    Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Adobe design programs

    Skills

    Excellent organizational skills
    Project management skills
    Event planning and management skills
    Excellent communication skills with high standards of written communication, grammar and spelling
    Information management skills including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
    Good creative skills

    Attributes
    Communication

    Good influencing skills
    Ability to market the school

    Customer Focus

    Always think about how to improve the customer experience
    Responding to problems and complaints immediately

    Team Work

    Be a good team player who can get on with tasks and achieve results
    Volunteer to help even on work outside your role

    Leadership

    Take responsibility for tasks, prioritizing and scheduling own work to ensure deadlines are met
    Have self-confidence and deal with set-backs effectively
    Enjoy taking responsibility
    Be a school ambassador

    Planning and Organizing

    Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively as new projects are introduced
    Work in an organized way and plan how deadlines will be met
    Always deliver on schedule

    Results Oriented

    Be committed to success
    Focus on getting the job done

    Key Performance Indicators

    The number of student enrollment increases
    The retention of the current student population
    The school is better known to the external community and is the curriculum of choice
    The Waldorf education is better understood by the NWS community
    There is an increase in parent engagement and support of the school
    The goals, mission and vision are better understood by all stakeholders
    An overall increase in confidence by all the school stakeholders

  • Pedagogical Team Leader Pedagogical Systems Design Consultant

    Pedagogical Team Leader Pedagogical Systems Design Consultant

    Job Description

    Reporting To: The School Manager
    Application Deadline: Friday, 24th August, 2018
    Job Purpose: The purpose for this position includes management of the activities and projects of the NWS curriculum; staff professional development to ensure they realise their potential as Waldorf teachers; teaching schedule and substitution needs; focal person that provides strategic pedagogical leadership to the faculty and works with parents to ensure that each child’s educational needs are met.
    Responsibilities

    Chairing meetings of the Pedagogical Team
    Lead and be accountable for the effective and efficient development, implementation of the pedagogic team performance plan (PTPP). This includes curriculum development and effective management of the teaching staff.
    Guide the development of the teaching staff to ensure that the school structures, curriculum, philosophy and available resources enable all the teachers to achieve the highest possible standards.
    Lead and guide all teaching staff and students, through the direct leadership of the school’s pedagogical team, ensuring that effective responsibility is delegated through an appropriate leadership structure
    Ensure the highest possible standards of Waldorf Education through the promotion of effective teaching and learning
    Provide the School Board with regular reports on pedagogical development and activities, and consult with the Board wherever appropriate
    Be accountable, for the effectiveness, efficiency and quality outcomes of all pedagogical aspects of the school
    Ensure maximum and efficient utilization of the existing teaching staff, and promote an environment that enables all teachers to effectively contribute to the progress and development of the school whilst promoting, workload / work-life balance
    Ensure maximum implementation of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental protocols or the protection and safeguarding of the students, making sure that they are given high priority at all times.
    Lead the engagement, consultation and communication between teachers, parents, and other care givers to enhance pupil’s learning. (This includes, the shadow teachers).
    Listen to all learners
    Foster a fair, open and equitable culture amongst teachers, and ensure cohesion amongst all teaching staff.
    Find creative ways to motivate empower and celebrate achievement amongst teachers.
    Ensure that all decisions made are done with a full understanding of the school’s objective and financial health.
    Lead in the assessment of teachers and the utilization of assessment results, feedback to make improvements.
    Lead in the recruitment of teachers; induction, provide on-going support and mentoring; supervising, developing, evaluating, disciplining and terminating in liaison with the School Manager and Human Resource Coordinator
    Enrolment and retention strategy development with continuous monitoring and evaluation.

    Job Skills and Qualifications

    Must hold a Master in Education Science, Education Administration and Leadership
    Bachelor of Education
    Diploma Waldorf / Steiner with teaching experience will be an added advantage
    Must be registered with TSC
    Computer Literate
    At least 8 years of teaching experience from class 1 – 8
    Professional with leadership; budgeting; conflict resolution skills
    Ability to lead change, manage risks and work in a multicultural setting
    An assertive person of integrity

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