Madrasa
Early Childhood Programme- Kenya (MECP-K): MECP-K is
an Early Years Programme founded in the 1980’s with the objective of promoting
access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) for children in
marginalized communities in Kenya in order to enhance smooth transition into
and through primary school.
MECP-K is
looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with strong personal
commitment to the development needs of children to fill in the position as ECD Programme Officer (PO) in the Community Development Department.
Location: Mombasa (Work throughout the
Coast Region)
The ECD PO will work closely with the County Education and Health departments, development partners and stakeholders to facilitate implementation of project activities and deliverables under the guidance of the Lead ECD PO in the department.
The ECD PO
will organise, coordinate and facilitate trainings of various ECD stakeholders
and provide on-going mentorship and support as the Programme requires.
Qualifications and competencies
- Bachelor’s
Degree in ECD, Education or Community Development from a recognized
University.
- Minimum
of 3 years’ experience working in the education or community development
work preferably ECD
- Demonstrate
ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent
communication, facilitation, interpersonal and team-building skills
- Strong
organizational and reporting skills.
- An
understanding of ECD related policies and community development issues.
- Computer
literate
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili is a MUST
Interested
and qualified individuals should send Application letters and CVs to
recruit.mecpk@akfea.org not later than 27th May 2016.
NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
