Fondazione L'Albero della Vita Education Manager - Jobs in Kenya

Fondazione L'Albero della Vita Education Manager - Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Education Manager

Supervisor: Programme Coordinator

Duty station: Nairobi, with travels in the project’s target areas when required

Starting date: 15th September 2022

Duration of the assignment: 12 months, with 3 months’ probation, renewable

Deadline for application: 9th August 2022

Role and Responsibilities:

Manage the development and the delivering of a coherent Education strategy for the RISE project, with consistent work plans, ensuring internal / external alignment.

Implement the education component of the RISE project with all the related activities, as per project objectives, Logical Framework, work plan and budget approved by the donor.

Prepare adequate work and implementation plans of the activities, in close coordination with the project team.

Develop regular, timely and complete monthly, quarterly, interim, annual, final narrative reports and maintain a high degree of consistency, accuracy, relevance, compliance with donor’s and Government guidelines.

Propose and develop corrective actions & submitting amendments to the Program Coordinator when needed, ensuring program quality, timely submission of deliverables and compliance with local legislation, Tree of Life and donors’ procedures and contractual requirements.

Support the management of financial, administrative, procurement and logistical aspects related to all activities under this role’s responsibility, including preparation of education budgets.

Monitor and coordinate expenditures vis a vis approved budget and financial plans.

Support the preparation and the follow up of partner agreements and other agreements (Service Agreements, MoUs, consultants, etc.) and relevant documents.

Develop, organize and implement training initiatives, schools’ upgrade and equipping within the project and ensuring alignment with the education priorities of the organization.

Coordinate, liaise with relevant government departments for the organization of trainings, activities and joint development of best practices in the provision of education to vulnerable children and children in conflict with the law.

Support the development and the implementation of education and protection initiatives within local communities.

Work together with a technical partner in the definition, implementation and development of an M&E system of all training programs on the application of the knowledge transferred to teachers and Government staff, and the impact on the student learning outcomes.

Contribute to the development of trainings’ initial & final assessments and evaluations, the issuing of certificates, the organization of initial and final analysis and FGD on sample of beneficiaries for initial and final Skills assessment survey through questionnaires, inclusive of report of the FGDs.

Participate in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan of all project activities together with the project staff.

Facilitate networking with other stakeholders active in the field of Education and Child Protection, participate in meetings with Government Departments, relevant sectorial meetings, supporting the creation of linkages and partnerships with government, CSOs, UN agencies, donors, private entities and any other relevant actor.

Support the drafting and the dissemination of position papers for education, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share them out with key stakeholders for feedback and come up with final papers.

Together with a technical partner, develop the content of the training on inclusion, organize the online and physical trainings, ensure the participation of teachers and staff of the institutions, and the subsequent follow up in schools and institutions.

Create and schedule content for education support online and offline: document results and best practices including compiling impact stories, lessons learned and other learning materials in collaboration with institutions of higher learning.

Structure and monitor learning processes and procedures: follow-up of monitoring tools/templates to collect information from the field staff, etc.

Maintain an education assets library, including case studies, best practices in Alternative learning and publications of Tree of Life operations.

Review and improve deliverables developed in the framework of the Tree of Life educational ongoing programs, such as manuals, guidelines, SOPs, Concept Notes,

etc.

In coordination with the Regional Representative and the Program Coordinator, explore new program opportunities/development, build strategy for expansion of programs and grants portfolio.

Contribute to the development and the preparation of feasibility studies, assessments, concept papers, project proposal development.

Any other duty as required by the supervisor in line with the post and relevant to the achievement of the Tree of Life objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Bachelor degree in education or related discipline from a reputable University.

Knowledgeable in the content and practice of the Competency Based Curriculum, inclusive education and global citizenship.

Background knowledge on development issues and /or areas related to Child Protection, child justice and Education will be a strong asset.

Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on the management decisions.

Good planning skills, pro-activity, creativity, and ability to meet the established deadlines.

Good organizational and facilitating skills for the training sessions

Ability to build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and consultants.

Strong understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Kenya and East Africa

Computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc.).

Excellent spoken and written English and swahili.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise complex information in clear, non-specialist language.

Confident in managing multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.

Motivated by our vision of creating a world where everyone is an educator, and where Children are the key actors of human and social development, being a faithful reflection of the past, present and future of the growth process.

Other Skills Required

Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things.

Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development.

Planning and management skills.

Experience

Minimum 3 years experience in the education sector and working with vulnerable children.

Experience in implementing different learning methodologies and development of educational tools and training Curriculums.

Previous experiences in NGOs and donor-funded programs.

Proven track record of collaborating with Government agencies, learning institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders

Proven experience in planning and organizing training activities.

Experience of working with diverse teams, as well as ability to work with partners using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Confidentiality

Employees must sign a child Safeguarding Policy and a confidentiality agreement, and may not share organizational materials without the express written permission from a supervisor.

Respect – the Tree of Life aims to always show respect and appreciation for team members, Partners and all.

Working hours

Working hours will be discussed and agreed upon.

How to apply

The application should include the following:

Cover letter (stating current salary and expected salary, and how your profile fits the position and the skills required). Applications without expected salary will not be considered.

CV having 3 references with contacts.

The soft copy application should be sent to: childprotection.kenya@alberodellavita.org

CC: finance.kenya@alberodellavita.org with the subject indicating: Education Manager

Do not attach in this phase ID documents, school or university certificates, or any other document that has not been requested.

Applications received after the deadline or incomplete will not be considered. Only short-listed candidate (s) will be contacted.

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