World University Service of Canada Jobs in Kenya
World University Service of Canada Education Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Provide Sectoral Advice and ExpertiseEngage in analysis of education sector issues and highlight implications to GAC program in Kenya;
Provide analyses, summaries, briefs and reports to facilitate timely GAC interventions in the education sector that are consistent with Government of Kenya (GoK) and other development partners policies;
At the request of the CHC, engage in technical level dialogue with the Government of Kenya and other Development Partners on Education Sector issues;
At the request of the CHC, attend Education Sector Coordination and other relevant meetings and provide reporting ;
Monitor and report on key issues in the country that could have impact on Education sector and GAC programming on Education, including the Budget and the Constitution reform process;
Advise other GAC projects on matters that may have linkages or implications on Education;
Program and Project Planning & Design
Contribute strategically and provide technical advice for the development or review of GAC’s education program in Kenya;
Assist GAC in identifying existing baseline data and information gaps towards the development and design of the project. This includes education indicators, socio-economic, poverty and political profiles, school-mapping, etc.;
Provide GAC with policy and technical expertise towards the design of the project;
Provide the required input in the Terms of Reference for consultants/researchers who will assist in the design and planning of the project;
Provide the required input in the Request for Proposals, Logic Model, Performance Measurement Framework and associated documents.
Review proposals received by GAC;
Program & Project Monitoring & Reporting
Track results and report regularly on GAC’s investments in education;
In coordination with the CHC officers, liaise regularly with Implementing Agency (ies) to monitor project progress and report to GAC;
Support to other GAC Programs at the Field and HQ Level
Provide punctual advice for programming in Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda.
Participate in GAC corporate events when requested;
Perform other related duties as may arise.
Mandatory Qualifications
Masters or doctorate-level degree in education;
Minimum of 10 years senior-level education advisory experience;
Strong expertise in basic education, quality of education, technical vocational education and training (TVET), education in vulnerable populations and marginalized areas and/or monitoring and evaluation;
Experience and knowledge in planning, design, monitoring and evaluation of education projects and programs, as well as integrating cross cutting issues such as gender equality and environmental impact assessments;
Experience liaising with a network of stakeholders in education in Kenya;
Experience in writing analysis of the education sector in Kenya;
Diversified educational experience with government or semi-autonomous government agencies; donor agencies; NGOs; and/or private sector consulting.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili with superior English communication and writing skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point;
Ability to legally work in Kenya.
Assets Qualification
Knowledge of Canada’s Development Assistance programs in Kenya.
Proficiency in French;
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Ability to synthesize and develop high quality knowledge products from diverse programmatic materials and tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working and organizational boundaries with internal and external stakeholders;
Works well independently with little supervision, as well as within a dynamic team;
Is collaborative – builds and maintains effective relationships with their teams, colleagues, external partners and supporters.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to email a letter of application (maximum 3 pages) and a CV (maximum 4 pages) by 12th May 2017 with subject heading “Education Specialist - Kenya”, showing how the candidate’s background is linked to each item in the mandatory and additional desirable qualifications categories to:fsspkesa.recruitment@wusc.ca.
In addition;
Candidates must provide names
and contact details of three references including at least one from a previous employer.
Candidates whose documentation confirms they meet the mandatory criteria will be invited for an interview to assess their technical abilities and knowledge.
For more information and job application details, see; World University Service of Canada Education Specialist Jobs in Kenya
World University Service of Canada Gender Equality Specialist Jobs in Kenya
Provide Sectoral Advice and Expertise
Engage in analysis of Gender Equality issues in Kenya and highlight implications to GAC programming;
Provide Gender Equality analyses, summaries, briefs and reports to facilitate timely GAC interventions in the that are consistent with Government of Kenya (GoK) and other development partners policies;
At the request of the CHC, engage in technical level dialogue with the Government of Kenya and other Development Partners on Gender Equality issues;
At the request of the CHC, attend coordination groups and other relevant meetings and provide reporting ;
Monitor and report on key issues in Kenya that could have impact on GAC programming;
Keep up-to-date on emerging gender equality issues as noted in academic papers and the media including local newspaper articles;
Maintain an appropriate body of relevant information/ resources on gender equality in Kenya;
Prepare briefing papers for CHC and GAC HQ as requested
Mandatory Qualifications
Master degree in International Development/Relations, Women Studies or related field, or equivalent training/experience;
10 years’ field work experience implementing, managing, and/or providing assistance to transformative and gender sensitive programs in developing countries;
Experience and knowledge in planning, design, monitoring and evaluation of gender equality projects and programs;
Experience liaising with a network of stakeholders in the gender equality sector in Kenya;
Experience in writing analysis of the gender equality sector in Kenya;
Diversified experience with government or semi-autonomous government agencies; donor agencies; NGOs; and/or private sector consulting
Fluency in English and Kiswahili with superior English communication and writing skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point;
Ability to legally work in Kenya.
Assets Qualification
Knowledge of Canada’s Development Assistance programs in Kenya.
Proficiency in French;
Competencies, Skills and Behaviours
Ability to synthesize and develop high quality knowledge products from diverse programmatic materials and tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working and organizational boundaries with internal and external stakeholders;
Works well independently with little supervision, as well as within a dynamic team;
Is collaborative – builds and maintains effective relationships with their teams, colleagues, external partners and supporters
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to email a letter of application (maximum 3 pages) and a CV (maximum 4 pages) by 12th May 2017 with subject heading “Gender Equality Specialist - Kenya”, showing how the candidate’s background is linked to each item in the mandatory and additional desirable qualifications categories to:fsspkesa.recruitment@wusc.ca.
In addition;
Candidates must provide names and contact details of three references including at least one from a previous employer.
Candidates whose documentation confirms they meet the mandatory criteria will be invited for an interview to assess their technical abilities and knowledge
For more information and job application details, see; World University Service of Canada Gender Equality Specialist Jobs in Kenya
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