CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Curriculum Support Specialist Jobs in Kenya

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Curriculum Support Specialist Jobs in Kenya

A Curriculum Support Specialist is sought for an anticipated USAID-funded project to establish high-quality, industry-endorsed training directly connected to employment opportunities in priority sectors in Kenya.

The purpose of the project is to improve the alignment between training at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and employment opportunities for youth in growing sectors of the economy.

This is a 4-year project expected to start in November 2023.

The position is full-time and based in Kenya

The Curriculum Support Specialist will;

Cultivate and manage relationships with TVETs, as well as senior Government of Kenya officials, development partners and other stakeholders.

They will oversee curriculum enhancement and instructors’ capacity development and skills to incorporate learning for a diverse cohort of youth/non-traditional learners seeking TVET skills training.

At minimum, the Curriculum Support Specialist shall have:

A Masters degree in a relevant field such as education, higher education/TVET, vocational skills training, youth/adult learning, curriculum development/instructional design, international development, or other field related to education from an accredited institution;

Strong understanding of Kenya’s TVET context;

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant and progressively increasing responsibility leading programs focused on technical training, youth development, workforce development, higher education, private sector engagement, or other fields related to the program with at least four (4) of those years in Kenya or countries with similar context;

Experience

in designing, analyzing, and strengthening systems related to curriculum design, instructional design, material development, training facilitation, training evaluation and assessment.

Leadership in capacity development of higher education institutions including coordinating training for staff, education professionals aimed at improving curriculum enhancement and pedagogy at TVETs, colleges, polytechnics and universities level.

Prior experience working with senior education officials at schools/TVETs, county/national government, development partners, and the private sector

Ability to write, communicate, and present fluently in English.

Additional relevant experience;

Progressive responsible experience in managing complex donor-funded projects, preferably USAID-funded projects; and

Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory work experience, including direct supervision of technical and/or non-technical (support) staff

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters, detailed resumes and three professional references to recruit@capyei.org by August 1 2023. Candidates are required to indicate the position title “Curriculum Support Specialist” on the subject line of the email when applying.

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