Consultant Opportunity Announcement:Science Education Expert
Introduction
Partners Poland Foundation has been working in Kenya since 2009.
Introduction
Partners Poland Foundation has been working in Kenya since 2009.
This is being achieved through:
- Support of the
schools’ infrastructure: renovations and repairs in institutions
delivering education to children living in the slums and rural areas to
provide them with an environment conducive to learning.
- Increase of
teacher’s qualifications in the field of active methods of science
teaching.
- Enabling young
people from the slums to pursue education on secondary level: scholarship
programme for primary schools graduates.
In 2013-2014 Partners Poland Foundation, in cooperation with
Kenyan partners, is continuing the implementation of the project ENHANCING
TEACHING THROUGH ICT AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE with the main objective of
incorporating active methods of science delivery and ICT technologies into the
process of teaching in Mathare slum, Nairobi, through production of innovative
didactic materials and intensive multistage training courses.
We are actively seeking a Science Education Expert who will design and coordinate the development of innovative didactic materials for delivery of the science curriculum adjusted to the specific needs of primary schools located in the informal settlements.
Key Responsibilities of Science Education Expert
We are actively seeking a Science Education Expert who will design and coordinate the development of innovative didactic materials for delivery of the science curriculum adjusted to the specific needs of primary schools located in the informal settlements.
Key Responsibilities of Science Education Expert
- Design the
content of the comprehensive primary science handbook in line with project
objectives.
- Coordinate and
oversee the work of authors and work groups involved in development of the
science didactic materials.
- Give
recommendations and professional advice to all stakeholders involved in
development of primary science handbook.
- To review the
content of the publication to ensure that it is in line with the Kenyan
primary science curriculum and high academic standards.
- Participate in
regular meetings of all stakeholders involved in creation of didactic
materials.
- Submitting
regular progress reports to the Project Manager
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree
in the field of science or science education obtained from a recognised
university.
- Experience in
creating science didactic materials at the primary school level.
- Proven record of
managing and supervising educational projects, especially projects
involving development of didactic materials.
- Experience in
working in high-poverty context, familiarity with Mathare slum will be an
asset.
- Fluency in oral
and written English.
- IT literacy,
including proficiency in MS Office and Internet use.
Required Skills
- Excellent
organisational and management skills.
- Strong
communication skills.
- Ability to work
under own initiative.
- Ability to work
to and meet tight deadlines.
- Self motivation
and enthusiasm.
- High degree of
personal integrity and strength of character.
Additional Information
- Consultancy
period: 15th April 2012 – 30th November 2012, with the possibility of
future involvement.
- Expected level
of involvement – approximately 10 working days within a month.
- Fee is
competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Details
Applicants are required to send the following documents:
Applicants are required to send the following documents:
- A letter
outlining reasons for applying and ability to fulfil the objectives of the
post as described in the job description.
- Curriculum
vitae.
- Three
references.
Applications should be sent via e-mail to edward@fpp.org.pl, no
later than 5pm on Thursday, 28th March 2013.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Suitable candidates will
be contacted for interviews by 3rd April 2013.
