Application Deadline
2011-03-23
Job Details
Education Coordinator (Dadaab based)The Education Coordinator will be based in Dadaab Camp and shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing operational plans in the Education Department. The incumbent will report directly to the Area Coordinator or her designate, while working closely on daily basis with Education staff & other sectors of LWF.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
* Coordinate and monitor all the activities of the all units of the education project in Dadaab refugee camp, which include primary education, preschool education, Special Needs Education and school feeding program.
* Leading the sector staff through effective delegation, training, mentoring and motivating them to work with collective responsibility, accountability in ensuring provision of quality education.
* Ensuring up to date implementation of MOUs and LOU with implementing partners on areas of strategic collaboration such as WFP, MOE (GOK) and UNHCR.
* Managing Sector Financial Expenditure of the sector to ensure it is in line with proposed activities and ensuring due diligence in all sector procurements and contracts.
* Preparing project proposals and other relevant project document such as work plans, logical frameworks and Realistic Budgets to different short term and long term donors for the education project.
* Continuing to investigate gender imbalances in education service provision in the schools, and designing and implementing initiatives aimed at increasing enrolment and improving retention and performance of girls in the schools.
* Supervision of the exams registration exercise, Coordination of exam setting and administration.
* Identifying staff training needs and making proper managements for in-service training and in-house training of staff at all levels in the education.
* Overall management of school supplies (teaching and learning materials which includes timely procurement, general distribution and monitoring of usage.
* Prepare monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports for the education sector against planned activities for internal consumption and to Specific donors.
* Work closely with other NGOs, Government Education officials, School Management committees, Refugee Education Committees and the communities to ensure to ensure effective participation of all stake holders
Professional Qualification:
* An advanced degree in education is the preferred qualification. An Education or social science degree in a related discipline with vast relevant experience could also be considered.
* Proven training in curriculum development and implementation, and educational administration.
* Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance.
Relevant Experience:
* At least 3 years of progressive experience in formal education programs for refugees or rural communities. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
* Strong analytical, administration and documentation skills in the management of educational institutions or programs consisting of primary education.
* Experience in proposal and report writing and excellent computer skills.
* Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) an advantage.
Personal Attributes for the above posts:
* High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
* Ability to work independently with guidelines and clear expectations.
* Strong inter - personal and team building skills.
* Ability to tolerate cultural, education and religious diversity in the work place.
* Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 23rd March 2011
C/o HR Officer,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,
Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org
