Islamic Relief is an
international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, seeking to promote sustainable
Economic and social development by working with local communities through
relief and developmental activities.
Islamic Relief is
currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Education, Health
& Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child Welfare.
IRK also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan
Food Distribution and Qurbani.
Position:
PI Teacher
Duty
Station:
Dadaab
Job
Summary:
Overall
responsibility to implement and evaluate curriculum in primary school and
impart knowledge, skills, develop personality and character that will provide a
lasting and inspiring impact on their lives to develop positive attitude.
Responsibilities
and Tasks:
1.
Curriculum implementation and evaluation
- To prepare all
professional records for curriculum implementation
- Develop
teaching/learning resources for effective and motivating lessons
- Keep all records
and use them to improve performance
- Conduct
continuous assessment tests and terminal exams mark and record results.
- Train children
in co-curricular activities so as to compete others
- Participate in
curriculum review
2.
Training teachers on modern trends in special needs education
- Train teachers
in new teaching pedagogy that is responsive to current trends in education
- Assist untrained
incentive teachers develop basic theoretical and practical knowledge about
the teaching profession.
- Train teachers
on production of low cost teaching materials
- Facilitate
training of teachers in maintenance of equipment
- Participate in
workshops and seminars for teachers particularly Saturday TOT.
- Develop in the
teacher the ability to communicate effectively.
3.
Facilitate Community participation in promoting primary education
- Guide parents to
form parents groups for classes of their children
- Train parents of
children on basic concepts for upbringing of their children
- Participate in
PTA meetings for the schools where they work
- Involve the
refugee community through the school PTA to support education
- Encourage the
community to give girls equal chance in education through mobilization
- Encourage the
school committee to make the school compounds environmentally friendly and
barrier free.
4.
Managing Classroom resources
- Responsible for
proper management of classroom resources issued for promoting
teaching/learning environment i.e. textbooks, teaching aids and desks and
others materials.
- Accountable for
keeping proper and accurate lists of books issued to students and ensure
school authority kept aware of any discrepancies.
- Ensure proper
utilization any used equipment used during classroom instruction
- Ensure proper
storage and safety of equipment after use by children
5.
Promote partnership with local educational Institutions
- Conduct
community mobilization and sensitization on significance of primary
education.
- Regularly
monitor the attendance, scholastic performance and learning needs of the
children in the school in close liaison with IRW Kenya program education SMT.
- Initiate close
relationship with teachers of local Kenyan primary schools to share
approaches for effective teaching in refugee-local schools
- Develop refugee
inter-school competition in co- curricular activities as sports, games,
drama and music festivals.
- Also train
children so as to participate in games and sports.
6.
Development of Human Potential in Students
- Prepare high
achieving pupils’ for post primary education
- Develop the
pupils’ potential abilities to their maximum through a variety of experiences.
- Develop in
pupils’ an awareness and appreciation of innovation in the field of
education and an ability to utilize them.
- Develop in the
pupils’ an awareness of the principles which underline good human
relationship and use of these in their dealings with the community.
- Prepare the
pupils’ to face life with self-confidence and independence.
- Promote clear
logical thought and critical judgment.
- Offer career
guidance to pupils’.
- Conduct
counseling for pupils’ in need of counseling. Liaise with parents of
individual learners for effective delivery of counseling services.
7.
Others
- Work in a team
spirit with other teachers to promote understanding of school mission and
goals successfully.
- Establish closer
relationship with other IRW Kenya program colleagues to establish the a
positive image of the IRW Kenya program education sector.
- Take advantage
of the available opportunities in education to foster self-development
professionally.
Authority:
- Has full
authority on matters pertaining to effective curriculum implementation in
assigned classroom tasks and is the point person for primary children in
their school.
- Has the mandate
on what action should be taken against deviant learners
- Advisor of the
head teacher and education community teachers on all matters related to
curriculum, teaching and co-curricular activities.
Contacts
/ Key Relationships
Work closely with
other sectors and in collaboration with UNHCR, partner agencies on education
issues to promote teaching/learning.
Working
Conditions
1. The position is in
Ifo refugee camp in the North Eastern Province of Kenya.
2. The climate is
harsh (semi-arid) and area prone to banditry menace.
3. Teaching will
essentially be carried out in refugee schools.
Qualifications
/ Experience / Competencies
- Education: BEd
primary option or P1 teachers certificate
- Experience:
Primary teacher for a minimum of two years
- Teaching License
: Must have registration certificate from TSC
- Competencies:
Outstanding performance in music and sports
Position:
Special Need Education (SNE) Teacher
Duty
Station: Dadaab
Job
Summary:
Overall
responsibility to implement and evaluate curriculum in least restrictive
environment to children with SNE and impart knowledge, skills, develop
personality and character that will provide a lasting and inspiring impact on
their lives.
Responsibilities
and Tasks:
1.
Curriculum implementation and evaluation
- To prepare all
professional records for curriculum implementation
- Develop
teaching/learning resources for effective and motivating lessons
- Keep all records
and use them to improve performance
- Conduct
continuous assessment tests and terminal exams mark and record results.
- Train children
in co-curricular activities so as to compete others
- Participate in
curriculum review
2.
Training teachers on modern trends in special needs education
- Train teachers
in new teaching pedagogy that is responsive to SNE child
- Assist the
teachers develop basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the
teaching profession.
- Train teachers
on production of low cost teaching materials
- Facilitate
training of teachers in maintenance of equipment
- Participate in
workshops and seminars for teachers particularly Saturday TOT.
- Develop in the
teacher the ability to communicate effectively.
3.
Management of compensatory equipment for children with SNE
- Assess children
and prescribe the right equipment for use.
- Train children
on the proper use any equipment given to boost residual ability.
- Sensitize other
children and school community on special equipment
- To ensure that
given equipment are put to proper use
- Ensure
maintenance and repair of equipment are done regularly
4.
Facilitate Community participation in promoting special needs education
- Guide parents to
form parents groups for children with SNE
- Train parents of
children on basic concepts for upbringing of their children
- Participate in
society meetings for children with SNE
- Involve the
refugee community through the school PTA in special needs issues
- Assist the
community to give children with SNE equal opportunity in learning through
mobilization
- Encourage the
school committee to make the school compounds environmentally friendly and
barrier free.
5.
Managing Classroom resources
- Responsible for
proper management of classroom resources issued for promoting
teaching/learning environment i.e. textbooks, teaching aids and desks and
others materials.
- Accountable for
keeping proper and accurate lists of books issued to students and ensure
school authority kept aware of any discrepancies.
- Ensure proper
utilization compensatory equipment during classroom instruction
- Ensure proper
storage and safety of equipment after use by children
6.
Promote partnership with local educational Institutions
- Conduct
community mobilization and sensitization on significance of Special needs
education.
- Regularly
monitor the attendance, scholastic performance and learning needs of the
children with special needs in the camp in close liaison with other
special institutions.
- Initiate close
relationship with teachers of local Kenyan Special Institutions so as to
share approaches for effective teaching in refugee-local schools
- Develop refugee
inter-camp competition in co- curricular activities as sports, games,
drama and music festivals. Also train children so as to participate in
games and sports for students with special needs nationally and beyond.
7.
Development of Human Potential in Students
- Prepare high
achieving pupils’ for post primary education
- Develop the
pupils’ potential abilities to their maximum through a variety of
experiences.
- Develop in
pupils’ an awareness and appreciation of innovation in the field of
education and an ability to utilize them.
- Develop in the
pupils’ an awareness of the principles which underline good human
relationship and use of these in their dealings with the community.
- Prepare the
pupils’ to face life with self-confidence and independence.
- Promote clear
logical thought and critical judgment.
- Offer career
guidance to pupils’.
- Conduct
counseling for pupils’ in need of counseling. Liaise with parents of
individual learners for effective delivery of counseling services.
8.
Others
- Work in a team
spirit with other teachers to promote understanding of school mission and
goals successfully.
- Establish closer
relationship with other Islamic Relief sector colleagues to strengthen the
existing positive image of the refugee education sector.
- Take advantage
of the available opportunities in Islamic Relief to foster
self-development.
Authority:
- Has full
authority on matters pertaining to effective curriculum implementation in
assigned classroom tasks and is the point person for children with special
needs in education.
- Has the mandate
on what action should be taken against deviant learners
- Advisor of the
head teachers, inspector of special needs and adult education and
education supervisor on all matters related to curriculum, teaching and
co-curricula activities.
- Has to give
professional guidance on matters touching on special needs education.
Contacts
/ Key Relationships:
Work closely with
other sectors and in collaboration with UNHCR, partner agencies on education
issues for children with special needs.
Working
Conditions:
- The position is
in IFO refugee camp in the North Eastern Province of Kenya.
- The climate is
harsh (semi-arid) and area prone to banditry menace.
- Teaching will
essentially be carried out in refugee schools.
Qualifications:
- Education:
Degree or Diploma in Special Needs Education
- Experience:
Primary and secondary school teacher of children with SNE
- Certificate: Has
attended short courses on special needs education
- Competencies:
Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainer
- Teaching License
: Must have registration certificate from TSC
How
to Apply:
Kindly, visit our
website: www.islamicreliefkenya.org.
Send in your updated
CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke
or ir2012hr@gmail.com to reach us not later than Friday 14th June, 2013 clearly
mentioning the position you are applying for.
CVs will be screened
on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
