Jobs Kenya

Location: Location in Turkana

  • Education Coordinator

    Education Coordinator

    The Kakuma Tusome program is an expansion of the TUSOME initiative into the Kakuma Refugee Camp, funded by UNICEF. TUSOME Project is a national literacy intervention implemented by the Ministry of Education and focuses on curriculum support, teacher training and teaching material development.
    To improve the quality of early grade instruction in formal and non-formal schools through a reading intervention.
    Responsibilities

    S/He will be responsible for supporting the Kakuma Tusome Team Leader and the Senior Director for Africa Education. This will include working with the regional technical team in the implementation of Tusome in the camp. The Kakuma Tusome Coordinator, reporting to the Senior Director, Africa Education will assist in all aspects of technical implementation in the region.
    The officer will collaborate with the Tusome Region technical team, Instructional Coaches in Kakuma Tusome Program, and Lutheran World Federation officials for successful implementation of Tusome program. The officer will also provide support for the Senior Director in other assignments in Kakuma Tusome Program.

    Qualifications

    Masters of Art in Education or its equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the education sector.
    The potential candidate needs to have an understanding of scientifically-based reading research.
    S/he needs to have Knowledge of a balanced early literacy framework understanding.
    Experience supervising education officers and experience responding to complicated and diverse requests in the education sector.
    S/he needs to have knowledge of Kiswahili and English transition instruction strategies.
    Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the Ministry of Education and local school communities is an added advantage.
    Candidates from the local county locations are encouraged to apply.

  • Inclusive Livelihoods Monitoring & Evaluation Project Officer

    Inclusive Livelihoods Monitoring & Evaluation Project Officer

    THE POSITION
    Under the supervision of Inclusive Livelihoods Project Manager, the Inclusive Livelihoods Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will oversee the implementation of the project monitoring plan and will undertake routine data (quantitative and qualitative) collection and analysis on key project indicators using specifically designed instruments for project monitoring.
    S/he will be responsible for
    Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the implementation of inclusive livelihoods project activities by

    Contributing to the development of monitoring tools including pre and post training tests and ensure that the data tools are properly filled
    Ensuring the timely and effective implementation of M&E tools in the site
    Providing support and capacity building for implementing partners by
    Identifying the need for training of Livelihood implementing consortium partners in Kakuma refugee campSupporting, designing and developing training plans, training curricula and training materials and making sure they are validated by the Technical Advisor(s) and the Project Manager
    Contributing towards the development of the project
    Participating in the assessment of gaps and needs in the sector of intervention and exchanging information with the Project Manager
    Participating in review of strategies and project planning
    Management and supervision of staff under his/her line management
    Respect of HI identity, rules and policies

    Essential.
    Education :

    Bachelor Degree in Business Development or qualification in related field
    Diploma in micro enterprises management an added advantage.
    Strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection

    Experience :

    At least 2 years’ practical experience of M&E, data collection, management and analysis in development and/or humanitarian sector with special emphasis on livelihood program
    Experience in the implementation of project monitoring plan
    Experience in monitoring projects targetting Persons with disability desirable

    Professional skills:

    Great attention to detail and organization skills
    Strong computer skills especially Excel and databases
    Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
    Excellent oral communication, Good spoken and written English
    Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, negotiation and facilitation skillsVery good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and electronic messaging system

    Behavioural competencies :

    Relational capabilities.
    Enjoy working with persons with disabilities.

    Languages:
    English: read, write and speak fluently