RTI is an independent, non-profit
organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research
that improves the human condition.
RTI International is accepting
applications for a Senior ECDE Advisor (Senior Technical Advisor III) for
the Tayari programme in Kenya.
The programme is anticipated to run
through March 2018 and aims to improve learner’s preparedness for primary
school through improving emergent literacy, emergent numeracy, psychosocial and
health skills.
RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer
M/F/D/V.
Senior Early Childhood Development & Education Advisor (Senior Technical Advisor III)
The Senior Early Childhood
Development & Education (ECDE) Advisor will provide guidance and technical
leadership to the programme.
This will include support of the
development and revision of teaching and learning materials for ECDE, support
to teacher professional development strategies and implementation and
assessment of the program.
S/he will work with the project team,
team at the headquarters office, as well as other stakeholders to ensure smooth
implementation of the programme.
In addition, support to advocacy efforts to promote the importance of investing in ECDE in Kenya.
S/he will support the COP in
overseeing general office operations, HR, grants, financial management, and
communications information technology.
Qualifications: A Ph.D./Ed.D in Education, Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field with 12 years of experience implementing ECD Programmes.
Master’s degree in the same field
with 15 years of experience implementing ECD will also be considered.
Experience working on donor-funded
projects in pre-primary education, curriculum development or teacher
professional development required.
Experience in supervising staff,
managing operations and implementing interventions preferred.
Proven ability as a
facilitator/trainer and willingness to travel to support training in field
sites is required.
Proficiency in MS Office suite,
strong presentation and facilitation.
To apply, please email cover letter
and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 14th March, 2016 by 5.00 p.m.
Applicants must include the POSITION
in the subject line of the email.
Please do not attach copies of
certificates.
We regret that only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer
M/F/D/V
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