Jesuit Refugee Service National Secondary School Teachers Jobs in Kenya

Jesuit Refugee Service National Secondary School Teachers Jobs in Kenya

Organizational Context

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is ministry of the Society of Jesus, incorporated as an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people.

The organisation was founded in November 1980 and now has a presence in over 56 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office (IO) in Rome.

The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term well-being of refugees and displaced people while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs. The main services provided are in the field of education, reconciliation, livelihood activities and psychosocial support.

Currently, more than 724,000 individuals are direct beneficiaries of JRS projects. In Kenya, JRS has two projects: an urban refugee project in Nairobi focussing on Education and Livelihoods and field project in Kakuma Refugee Camp focussing on Education, Integrated psychosocial inclusive Education programme in Centres and Safe Shelters.

JRS Kenya is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following position to be based in Kakuma.

Job Function

Reporting to the Principal, the Secondary School Teachers will teach and oversee school academic progress for learners, support professional development of refugee teachers, assess learners to track and report on learning outcomes, provide psychosocial support, and ensure inclusivity in all school activities.

Duties and responsibilities of Secondary School Teachers

Teach one set of subject combination advertised

Develop teaching aids for effective learning

Ensure implementation of the prescribed secondary education curriculum

Conduct continuous assessment tests and terminal exams

Responsible for the proper management of classroom resources

Develop students’ interests in co-curricular activities

Cultivate parent / teacher relationships

Requirements for appointment

A degree in Education

3 years’ experience teaching in a secondary school

Registered

with the Teachers Service Commission

Mastery of office software (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Proven performance as a secondary school teacher with outstanding results

Able and willing to live, work, travel in fast-paced and insecure environment adhering to strict security guidelines.

Be of good moral standing with no record of disciplinary action

Have strong commitment and self-driven

Have strong interpersonal skills and endurance

Experience working with a refugee/ emergency context is desired.

Previous experience with a faith-based NGO is a significant asset.

Personal Attributes for the above post

Ability to manage and use e-learning/digital devices for teaching and learning, prepare and upload learner content on devices, data collection and analysis.

Experience of working in refugee schools or with refugee community in the camp or urban set up.

Exemplary guidance and counselling skills, and experience in provision of psychosocial support

Passionate for inclusive education and girl’s education program

Ability to tolerate cultural, educational, and religious diversity in the workplace.

How to Apply

All applicants are requested to submit the following documents to: hrkenya@jrs.net no later than 30th December 2022:

A cover letter describing the candidate’s desire and motivation to work for JRS and how her/his qualifications and experience are a good fit for this position. Indicate the subject combination

On the subject matter include the position being applied for

Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, including three (3) professional references with contact information, phone, and email address.

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