Are you
passionate about piloting innovative ways to bringing out of school children
back to school in Kenya?
Aga Khan
Foundation East Africa (AKF EA) is inviting applications from qualified
candidates for the position of Project
Coordinator for a
project focused on providing quality education for out of school children in
Kenya’s informal settlements.
This position will report to the Regional Education Programme Manager and will be based in Nairobi (with travel to Mombasa and Lamu).
The overall
objective of this position is to lead in the project management, including
ensuring quality assurance and adherence to donor reporting and compliance.
AKF EA works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life in East Africa.
Focusing on
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, AKF responds to local and regional priorities by
developing effective programming, measuring and documenting results, and sharing
its lessons with governments, donors, and development actors to influence
policy and practice.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directly
supervise and provides necessary technical support to project staff
- Complete
monthly and quarterly reports according to the donors’ requirements
- Enhance
collaboration between AKF and other relevant partners at national and
county levels
- Coordinate
the implementation of training programs and outreach activities
Required
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s
degree in Education preferred, but Bachelor’s degree-holders with a strong
working background in this field will be considered
- At
least five years’ experience working in project implementation, monitoring
& evaluation, reporting and budgetary management
- Candidates
with direct working experience with marginalized/disadvantaged children
- Experience
in training, facilitation and mentoring a diverse team of staff
- Very
strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Interested
applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and names and contact information
of three professional referees by 17th June, 2016 with “Project Coordinator” in
the subject line addressed to the
Regional
Human Resources Officer,
Aga Khan
Foundation (East Africa)
by email to
recruitment@akfea.org.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network
