RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
R1: Ensure compliance to monitoring & evaluation systems and tools in education as per Ministry of Education and existing strategic plans
Acquaint self with existing monitoring and reporting tools for the project outputs, suggest modifications and develop new tools if necessary
Examine the specific outputs of the main project components to be monitored and evaluated ensure they are achieved
Monitor and track project progress as per goals and objectives set our education documents.
Promote capacity building and training of education staff on monitoring and evaluation of quality and data collection and analysis
R2: Primary Curriculum implementation and evaluation
Work together with Assistant Education officers so as to monitor teachers’ work and advice appropriately.
Do spot check on syllabus coverage so as to advice appropriately
Check on the working instruments of all teachers
Analyze examination results and strategize on improvement.
Assess teaching visuals and learning material.
R3: Participate and contribute in Education Sectors Program Development
Help in designing and development of education sector strategic plan
Take part in development of project proposals and fundraising initiatives
Contribute in the development of annual work plans and measurable performance indicators.
Review donor progress reports to ensure they conform to set goals and objectives and share corrections with colleagues within the sector.
R4: Supervise education staff
Lead recruitment of teachers and other education staff
Supervise Assistant Education officer, head teachers, ECDE centre leaders and Kenyan teachers
Support in development of individual operation plans, regular review of job performance and lead annual performance appraisals of Kenyan teachers
Ensure that teachers and staff are equitably distributed across all schools
Ensure correct recruitment and placement of teachers and staff is done
Identify teachers’ needs for training, recommend teachers and staff for trainings based on their needs.
R5: Contribute in the writing of project/program reports.
Enhance the programmatic and communication linkage between sectors
Coordinate development of donor reports and ensure the reports are in line with the agreed upon indicators before submission to program development unit.
Supervision: Kenyan teachers, Assistant Education Officer, head teachers and ECDE centre leaders
VI: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience in active management of large basic education facilities at management level. Experience in quality assurance and standards is an advantage
Certificate: Guidance and counseling
Competencies
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
Strong communication skills
Strong commitment and self-drive
Strong interpersonal skills
Computer literate in MS word and Excel.
Education Officer
