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  • Human Resource Officer

    Human Resource Officer

    The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
    The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) has an opening for the following position:
    HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
    Role Summary
    The Human Resource Officer is responsible for the implementation of end-to-end human resource services including coordination of recruitment, onboarding, performance monitoring, staff development programs, and employee relations matters. The incumbent provides support to the Head of Human Resources by acting as the first point of liaison in the delivery of human resource services to line managers and employees, maintaining accurate employee records, and processing HR transactions and staff welfare across the AKES, Kenya schools.
    Key Responsibilities

    Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative support of the human resource functions and duties
    Oversee the human resource database and ensure that system records are accurately maintained in full compliance with statutory requirements and regulations
    Ensure timely preparation, accuracy, and management of contract renewals
    Analyze human resource data to prepare monthly human resource reports
    Develop human resource metrics and reporting tools for key performance indicators such as employee engagement, turnover, recruitment, and training to assist the institution measure progress and opportunities for continuous improvement
    Assist in training, performance evaluations, exits, and other human resource issues
    Coordinate human resource initiatives such as employee engagement training and social activities
    Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
    Assist in handling complaints and grievance procedures
    Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process promptly to ensure that the institution can attract and retain the best talent
    Facilitate the process of employee separation and conduct exit interviews
    Participate in employee disciplinary procedures as guided by the policy
    Ensure compliance with the human resource policy and procedures, workflows, and appropriate guidance is given to the line managers in line with the approved human resource policy
    Monitor and maintain effective systems and processes for managing staff absences and leave requests
    Administer and manage the staff health insurance coverage and benefits including claims settlement, coordination with external service providers, and record keeping of all information on the medical insurance scheme 

    REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business degree with a focus on Human Resource Management
    Member of the IHRM(K)
    CHRP will be an added advantage
    At least 3 years HR generalist experience in a busy human resources department.
    Hands-on experience in HR Metrics and analysis
    Ability to handle HR tasks independently in a fast-paced environment
    Knowledge of Kenya labor laws, government regulations on workplace and employment, and HR best practice
    Proficiency in IT with experience in HRIS and/or ERP systems
    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Leadership and Supervisory skills
    High-level organization and planning skills 
    Ability to demonstrate resilience and proactiveness in challenging situations

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: www.the.akdn/careers/2080854 using the position as subject of email.

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  • School Leadership Advisor

    School Leadership Advisor

    Purpose: 
    To work with the country Heads of Academics and school leaders (Headteachers, Deputy Heads, Heads of Academy and their leadership team members, Heads of Department) to ensure Aga Khan Schools have professional, competent and well qualified senior and mid-level leaders using the AKS Quality Standards as a benchmark to build leadership competency in order to drive school improvement to ensure high performance across AKS.
    This role involves a blend of face-to-face and desk-based work.

    Responsibilities
    Leadership Profiles

    Develop School Leadership Profiles including a Headteacher, Deputy Head and Head of Department that will define the characteristics of future AKS school leader.
    Support country teams to review current appraisal and staff development programmes using these profiles, identify gaps and work to enable solutions.
    Develop and deliver in-house leadership training programmes based on a needs’ analysis.

    Mentorship

    Develop an AKS mentorship framework to build the skills of school leaders.
    Provide mentorship for each group of school leaders to support them to carry out responsibilities with impact.
    Identify and train school leaders as mentors to enable them to support other leaders using the AKS mentorship framework.

    Training & Development

    Research and outline an AKS school leadership development programme and source delivery partners.
    Establish and lead regular Professional Learning Community meetings to enable the sharing of best practice.

    Coaching Programme

    Develop an approach to coaching drawing on an accepted and researched model and pilot an AKS Coaching Programme aligned to Standard 1 – School Leadership of the AKS Quality Standards for Schools with supporting tools that can be used to develop and support school leaders and aspiring Heads of School.
    Enable and support school leaders to use the coaching programme to support school staff in driving improvement in their own school/country context.
    Pilot this programme, by enabling school leaders to coach and mentor peers across the network, measuring success and enabling its dissemination.

    School Improvement Self Evaluation

    Develop evaluative skills in leaders including sharpening the ability to understand school self-evaluation and approaches to external evaluation.
    Support leaders in understanding on how to improve their schools to develop an agreed process and approach to school improvement planning and implementation.

    Deliverables

    School Leadership Profiles
    Coaching programme in place and implemented for AKS school leaders
    AKS Mentorship Framework in place for AKS school leaders and implemented.
    An outline School Improvement and Self Evaluation framework
    Demonstrable improvements in school leader competency, confidence, skills and practice.
    School Leaders demonstrate their understanding and ownership of developments to implement improvements with increasing independence.
    Demonstrable improvements in students’ outcomes, in the broadest sense, the quality and richness of students’ learning and their subsequent achievements.
    Closer collaboration and alignment of practice across the network of schools

    The requirements
    Essential Qualifications

    Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
    Honours degree or equivalent

    Skills and Experience

    At least 10 years’ school leadership experience
    Proven ability to work with school leaders to help them improve their schools.
    Experience of leading change and improvement across a school/group of schools
    Experience in observing and evaluating school leadership and teacher quality and providing feedback.
    Experience of mentoring and coaching other staff
    Ability to plan and deliver effective training and development programmes which meet identified needs of each school.
    Excellent oral and written language proficiency in English
    Data analysis and use of schools’ performance data to inform decision-making.
    Excellent ICT skills
    High degree of professionalism, commitment, and integrity
    Cultural awareness, adaptability, understanding and sensitivity.
    Commitment to promoting the safety and wellbeing of students, ensuring that the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures are promoted.
    An ability to work flexibly, including some weekends and evenings, as and when required.
    Ability to travel across Europe, Asia and Africa

    Desirable

    Master’s degree in Education (or other relevant field)
    Education leadership qualification

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  • Learning Support Teacher

    Learning Support Teacher

    Role Summary
    The Learning Support Teacher will be responsible for supporting the academic, social, and emotional needs of students within the school. The role of the Learning Support Teacher is to identify, assess, support, monitor, and evaluate students’ specific learning needs. He/she will predominantly work with students who have mild-moderate learning needs. He/She will work closely with classroom teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and assess students to meet the varying needs of students within our school. He/She will play a pivotal role in developing collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers, and parents to create individual learning plans with clearly articulated goals and strategies. Together with the administration and other teachers, he/she will provide direct instruction for students with learning needs using a strong differentiation model.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assess students’ abilities and learning requirements and craft teaching plans.
    Find engaging activities to teach skills and adapt learning materials to students’ needs.
    Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress.
    Design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for children with learning needs.
    Monitor children’s behavioural patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed.
    Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.
    Collaborate with teachers and parents to track students’ progress.
    Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems.
    Establish and maintain a record of completed planners.
    Ensure that essential agreements for all areas are formulated in collaboration with the staff.

    REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

    Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
    Diploma in special education certificate
    Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate if in Kenya
    Certificate of good conduct
    Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
    Experience working with children with a wide range of abilities
    Ability to create Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
    A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment
    Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool

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  • Drama Teacher Integrated Humanities – History Teacher

    Drama Teacher Integrated Humanities – History Teacher

    The teachers will deliver high-quality and vibrant lessons that enable each student to be highly imaginative, challenge perceptions, and develop creative and analytical skills. He/She will enable the students to better understand the arts in context and the cultural histories supporting artworks, developing an inquiring and empathetic worldview as well as enabling Arts to challenge and enrich personal identity and build awareness of the aesthetic in a real-world context.

    Key Responsibilities

    Collaboratively plan units of study designed for maximizing learning for all students
    Deliver effective, differentiated, and inquiry-based lessons in a friendly and supportive atmosphere
    Create a safe and conducive environment in which the students can learn and thrive
    Use varied, adequate assessments, including formative and summative assessments in line with the International Baccalaureate Organization requirements
    Engage parents regularly and effectively in the education of their children
    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the relevant subject and modern pedagogy
    Accurately evaluate and comment on both the ability and developmental potential of each student
    Effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and parents, including through email and the school information system
    Demonstrate an experience of high professional values and practices
    Show profound commitment to ongoing professional growth and to taking on responsibility for fulfilling the vision and philosophy of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in the respective field
    TSC Certification
    5 years of IB Middle Years Programme and/or IB Diploma outstanding teaching experience as well as previous Middle Years’ Programme experience

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  • Economics Teacher Translanguaging Teacher Digital Design Teacher

    Economics Teacher Translanguaging Teacher Digital Design Teacher

    The position
    We are looking for a passionate Economics Teacher to join an experienced team of seven IB educators in the Individuals and Society /Humanities department. The Teacher will be responsible for raising the standards of student attainment and achievement in Economics, for monitoring, and supporting student progress as well as supervising Extended Essay.

    Duty & Responsibilities

    Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best.
    Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding.
    Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment.
    Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes.
    Monitor and report on student progress in Individuals and Societies.
    Act as an Extended Essay supervisor.
    Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students
    Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities.
    Teach Integrated Humanities to students between the ages of 11 and 15
    Participate in the residential programme and service-learning experiences for students.

    The requirements

    Bachelor of Education or Bachelor’s degree
    Teaching qualification and experienced in teaching either Economics /History/Global Politics IBDP for at least 2 years.
    Genuine interest in and commitment to the mission of the Aga Khan Academies 
    A knowledge of criterion-based and the ability to incorporate in the teaching and learning would be advantageous

    Job Expires: 09-May-2023

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  • Teacher of Physics

    Teacher of Physics

    The position
    Teacher of Physics will be responsible for raising the standards of student attainment and achievement in physics, for monitoring, and supporting student progress as well as supervising Internal Assessment, Personal Project and Extended Essay.

    Duty & Responsibilities

    Plan curriculum documents in collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy in MYP.
    Engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all students
    Authentically access, record and track the progress of all students. Such information is to be communicated sensitively, effectively, and honestly with parents and guardians and be used to inform teaching practice
    Communicate necessary programmes information to all stakeholders
    Monitor all student’s behavior to ensure the core values, as expressed in the student handbook and discipline policy, are adhered to throughout the school
    Communicate academic concerns to relevant mentor/Head of year

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree from recognized university
    Must have internationally recognized teaching qualification or a Bed/Med
    At least 3 years of experience teaching in the subject area
    Experience in teaching the IB MYP

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  • School Nurse

    School Nurse

    Role Summary
    The school nurse is responsible for providing care and services to ensure a healthy environment for staff and students of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi. He/she develops and communicates clear guidelines on how to maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment within the school.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Manage the School Infirmary proactively, including staff, supplies and routine practices.
    Assess injuries, and act on any emergency matters by accompanying the affected child to the hospital if immediate contact has not been made.
    Receive, log-in, and administer prescribed medications for students provided by parents.
    Serves as a member of the coordinated school health team that promotes the health and well-being of the Academy.
    Periodically assist in maintaining an updated medical record on student’s health and plans as required and communicate the changes to teachers.
    Carry out student screening, health awareness and training with staff and students as needed.
    Provides First Aid Care during sporting events and school trips.
    Campus supervision, including coordinating responses to emergencies, supervising hygiene and safety of the buildings or other situations that may arise.
    Perform other duties that enhance the efficient operations of the infirmary and school health practices, either self-directed or as assigned by the school nurse.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)-Diploma or equivalent
    Experience having worked in a school set-up
    Experience working in a culturally diverse organization
    Completed a registered nurse’s training program in an accredited school of nursing
    Current licensure by the Nurses Council of Kenya
    Basic Life Support training
    Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents

    Expected starting period, August/September 2023.

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  • PYP Coordinator

    PYP Coordinator

    Role Summary
    The role of the PYP Coordinator is to facilitate continuous implementation of IB philosophies as well as to plan for professional development for all teachers, keep abreast of IB documentation, and ensure inquiry-based teaching and learning. The PYP coordinator is responsible for partnering with the school administration and IB as a data coach, instructional specialist, learning facilitator, school leader, and catalyst for change. The coordinator will play a role in enhancing student learning by supporting institutional effectiveness through the facilitation of teacher collaboration, individual coaching, professional development, planning, facilitation, and assessment of programs. It is expected that the PYP coordinator will assist, model, team-teach, and evaluate child-centered inquiry-based learning within the classrooms.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ensures that the programme is taught, planned, and assessed collaboratively at all instructional levels.
    Facilitates and implements all pedagogical aspects of the curriculum. 
    Maintains contact with school administrators and communicates directly with all members of the teaching staff on all teaching and learning plans and professional development activities.
    Establishes and maintains a record of completed planners.
    Ensures that essential agreements for all areas are formulated in collaboration with the staff.
    Participates in the formation of the school’s strategic development.
    Conducts model lessons and provides coaching/mentoring to faculty.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in Education/B.Sc. with Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
    5 years’ experience in a similar role in a reputable school
    PYP-focused professional development
    Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate if in Kenya
    Certificate of good conduct
    Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural collaborative team and environment
    Be conversant with the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool

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  • Regional Head of ICT

    Regional Head of ICT

    Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Regional Head of ICT will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. This individual will be responsible for leading, overseeing and providing regional ICT insight, creating sustainable ICT infrastructure and implementing approved systems. Specifically, the role will entail providing strategic and technical leadership in all matters concerning ICT for AKS operations in East Africa, in addition to supporting AKS ICT operations in other countries as required from time to time.

    To this extent, the Regional Head of ICT will:  

    Drive the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the technology infrastructure and development and execution of the information systems strategy.
    Oversee the administration and maintenance of technology infrastructure.
    Oversee the development and implementation of ICT policies and standard-operating-procedures.
    Ensure ICT business continuity and risk mitigation measures are in place to ensure continuity of ICT services.
    Play a key role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations like data protection regulations from ICT perspective.
    Drive the development, implementation and maintenance of an Education Management Information System (EMIS) and other auxiliary information systems (HR, student management, financial, etc.).
    Liaise with various stakeholders to elicit requirements, define the business processes and facilitate the change management.
    Utilise design principles and collaborate with AKES service companies to align policies and procedures and lower the total lifecycle cost of the information system.
    Advise management on data security and information protection regulations in the region.
    Utilise technology and software-based innovative solutions to automate business processes and workflows.
    Oversee the implementation and operations of data warehouse and analytics tool for dashboard reporting.
    Oversee all ICT service desk activities at the regional level.
    Build and maintain vendor relationships and manage the purchases of approved software, hardware and other ICT supplies at the regional level.
    Ensure all organisation assets are maintained responsibly.
    Create a framework for monitoring and evaluation to assess the impact on target communities.
    Initiate and implement improvements in all areas of ICT responsibility.
    Serve as main point of contact on all ICT related matters for AKS operations in East Africa.
    Identify and provide standards for gathering information for use in trend analysis and reports for AKS.
    Remain at the forefront of emerging industry practices.
    Manage, guide, appraise and coach ICT team members.

    The requirements
    The preferred candidate will have:

    Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, information management or a related field;
    3-5 years proven experience on IT and information management;
    Extensive technical knowledge and vast experience of managing technology infrastructure, large-scale academic and enterprise information systems, and software solutions;
    Good knowledge of industry best practices, quality standards in IT and data protection regulations, such as GDPR, etc; 
    Excellent planning, organisational and management skills;
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
    Effective technical writing, communication and presentation skills in English;
    Ability to build effective working relationships across teams;
    Ability to effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders;
    Intercultural sensitivity and the ability to confidently move between different cultural environments and work with a highly diverse group of staff and students;
    A high degree of professionalism, commitment and integrity; and
    Willingness to travel for work, as needed.

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  • Digital Literacy Trainer – Part-Time

    Digital Literacy Trainer – Part-Time

    Role Summary
    AKES, Kenya, has a program to develop the staff on the modern technological trend to enable them to deliver high-quality education. The role of the Digital Literacy Trainer is to take lead in this technology upskilling program. It is expected that the lead shall provide classroom/ practical (Lab) training programs to teachers, which include but are not limited to computer and online essentials, use of ICT in education, promoting online safety, collaboration, etc.
    Key Responsibilities

    Deliver instructor-led International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) sessions, monitor learners’ progress during training, and provide support and advice to enable the learners to become competent users of technology.
    Enhance the International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) training documentation to provide in-house support to meet the training needs of the learners.
    Keep up to date with self-paced technical training initiatives to competently deliver International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) user courses.

    Qualifications and Experience

    A Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Education, or Instructional Technology
    Certified International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) trainer
    A minimum of 3 years of experience in training
    Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize, manage, and complete training programs for staff at various levels of knowledge.

    Note: The ideal candidate shall be based in Mombasa. Qualified candidates who are available in this region can apply.

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