AMSOL Education Officer Jobs in Kenya

AMSOL Education Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Acting as ‘flag bearer’ for the Commission ensuring successful delivery of all Education and Community Engagement programmes and projects within the region reporting to the Heritage Manager. The successful candidate should have the right to work in Kenya and can travel within the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports the successful delivery of all education and community engagement programmes and events across the region

Proactively engages new audiences to CWGC cemeteries and memorials

Establishes key school contacts in the region

Locates suitable sites for visits by schools and other groups, offers guided tours and support materials to teachers, youth leaders, and local tourism guides

Attends key community events, including providing presentations to a variety of audiences

Actively promotes and develops local stakeholder relationships across the Education Community and Heritage Sector

Promotes the work of the CWGC in the region on social media

Identifies and pursues media opportunities and engages local media with the work of CWGC

Provides regular progress reports

Supports projects from other departments as required, particularly in relation to the Non-Commemoration Programme

Liaises closely with the Regional AAA Operations team to ensure they are fully engaged and consulted on education and community engagement initiatives

Works with Head of Education and Engagement to develop educational materials, programmes and activities for sites in Kenya.

Other Functional Competencies

Job Functional Knowledge -Knowledge of education, and public engagement within the heritage sector

Business Expertise-An interest in the work and mission of the CWGC

Problem Solving – Uses judgement based on analysis of information

Nature of Impact -Able to confidently engage with the public in such a way that encourages and develops a positive experience for all

Area of Impact -Works with colleagues in Education and Community Engagement and works as part of the Heritage Team, Non-Commemorations Programme

Interpersonal Skills -Strong communication skills to engage and enthuse others

Qualifications and Requirements:

Must have an undergraduate or post graduate degree in Education or any Social Science, or relevant experience

Knowledge of the education or heritage sector

Practical experience of working in public engagement

Experience of

working in schools or wider education

Knowledge of the curriculum in Kenya

Experience in a community engagement role

Demonstrated ability to motivate and work effectively with a wide range of people

Experience of public speaking

Experience of audience/visitor development activity

Must have a driving license.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage all ages

Confidence and ability to positively engage audiences when giving presentations and talks to large and small groups

Confident with IT, including Word, Excel, Social Media and databases

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and enthuse through meetings and presentations

Excellent organization skills and ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage projects simultaneously

Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently, as part of a team and with all levels of staff

Resilient, with ability to work well under pressure and meet targets

Flexible attitude with ability to use own initiative

Commitment to engaging communities with the local heritage of First and Second World War commemorations

Committed to professional development

Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those who lost their lives

Health and Safety responsibility for self and others

Key contacts for this role will include:

Schools, Colleges and Universities

Community Groups

Local Authorities

External partners and contractors, e.g. Heritage organisations

Operations Team

Information and Communications teams

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; AMSOL Education Officer Jobs in Kenya

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