County Government of Vihiga Director of Early Childhood and Development Education Jobs

County Government of Vihiga Director of Early Childhood and Development Education Jobs


Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board.

Pursuant to Constitution and Legal provisions Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Director of Early Childhood and Development Education

The Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Development Education will be responsible to the Chief Officer in-charge of Early Childhood and Development Education for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating technical administrative activities of Early Childhood and Development Education.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail the following: -

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Assist in the co-ordination, development, review and the implementation of ECDE policies.
  • Monitor and implement the curricular, co-curricular and school feeding program.
  • Co-ordinate and evaluate ECDE programs and projects.
  • Prepare and implement the departmental annual work plans and budgetary requirements.
  • Prepare ECDE strategies and give technical advice and guidance to personnel in lower cadre.
  • Implement the ECDE staff training and appraisals.
  • Promote awareness on early childhood needs and demands to local communities and parents.
  • Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following: -

  • A Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECDE);
  • Must have Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECDE)/Education or related degree
    from a recognized institution in Kenya;
  • Have at
    least five (5) years relevant working experience in education management, two (2) of
    which must have been in a senior managerial position in the public or private sector;
  • Be well versed in education policy design and development, monitoring and evaluation;
  • Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence in work performance and
    results;
  • Must be computer literate;
  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.


    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should download the respective job application forms from the county’s
    official website
  • Fill and submit one hard copy for the best vacancy of interest in a sealed envelope to the office of the Secretary/CEO of the County Public Service Board.Remember to indicate the position
    applied on top of the envelope and drop it in the Governor’s Building,Ground Floor Room 03.
    Deadline for the applications is 31st January,2019 by 5.00pm.

    The Secretary/ceo,
    County Public Service Board,
    P.o. Box 880-50300,
    Maragoli.


  • County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing,giving or
    accepting bribes will lead to automatic disqualification and prosecution. Only shortlisted
    Candidates will be notified.

  • For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Vihiga Director of Early Childhood and Development Education Jobs

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