Still I Rise Education Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Still I Rise Education Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Job description

Still I Rise is an international NGO which develops humanitarian projects aiming at providing education and support to refugee children and youth. It is currently seeking an Education Specialist.

The selected person will be responsible for supporting the Education Director in implementing the organization's educational strategy and managing and supervising emergency and international school management staff.

This is a remote position for candidates with the capacity to be based primarily in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Education Director in the implementation and evolution of the educational strategy for SIR

Oversee the educational development of the programs in pursuit of the organizational mission and goals of each program

Take on increasing managerial and technical education-oriented responsibilities for each of our sites: an international school for children living in slums in Kenya, a rehabilitation school for child manual laborers in the DRC, and informal schooling for Syrian children lacking educational alternatives, as well as any further sites the organization opens.

If not already possessed, study and network to gain the knowledge and understanding of International Baccalaureate required of the role;

Mentor and supervise a small team of school leaders, supporting their professional growth and increasing their performance capacity with the aim to empower them to run their programs as self-autonomously as feasible

Ensure the on-site education teams are well-managed and supported, as well as activities implemented and run following the organization's vision and guidelines

Track performance and deliverables, providing feedback and assessments based on the program goals and the educational strategy of SIR

Regularly meet virtually with site personnel to discuss developments and educational strategies and activities

Write up progress reports for internal staff as necessary

Monitor weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative data

Assist with hiring of education department personnel

Alongside the Professional

Development Specialist, help design, coordinate and implement training at all stages of a teacher’s journey through their Professional Pathway.

Essential Requirements

Professional experience in a variety of educational settings, including international schools

Professional experience in international development educational contexts in both field and HQ positions

Demonstrated ability to lead and professionally develop people in the Education sector from a remote role

Demonstrated ability to collect, evaluate and respond to regular quantitative and qualitative data

Demonstrated ability to pursue multiple goals in a complex environment, developing processes and practices which will achieve those goals, and bringing others on board in the endeavor

Commitment to the cause of empowering site staff to take effective and sustained ownership of their programs

Ability to work both independently and as part of an international network of remote staff

Excellent competence using the Google Suite

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Availability during the working hours of Europe and Africa

Preferred Requirements

Working verbal and written proficiency in French and/or Spanish

Master’s Degree in education, development or related field

Courses or certifications in school administration or project management

Experience with the International Baccalaureate system.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a copy of their CV, Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing, by sending an email, indicating in the subject “***Education Specialist***”, to the address:hr@stillirisengo.org.

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