We
aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender.
Islamic
relief is currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Health
& Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child
Welfare.
IR
also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food
Distribution and Qurbani.
Position: Education Coordinator
Position: Education Coordinator
Salary: Kshs 140,000 Gross
Qualification
- Preferable
a minimum degree in education. A social science degree in a related
discipline would also be considered.
- Proven
training in curriculum development and implementation, and educational
administration.
- Proven
academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model
in managing humanitarian assistance.
Key
Responsibilities
- Supervise
and mentor Education project staff
- Oversee
the overall management of the projects in line with the project documents
- Design
an overall operational plan for each project in consultation with the
project partners, and education staff
- Follow
up and implement activities below:
- Designing
and conducting training for Education staff, community representatives,
partners and Islamic Relief staff on Education related issues.
- Ensuring
that the implementation of Islamic Relief’s Education projects promotes
capacity building to the maximum degree possible with local communities,
the Education system, UNHCR, local NGOs, CBOs, and government staff and
agencies.
- All
staff adhering to CPP (Child Protection Policy)
- Ensure
sufficient, suitable and appropriate staff are in place in all education
positions
- Support
staff to identify areas for development and jointly plan capacity building
opportunities
- Ensure
education team’s strengths are identified and recognized for programme and
individual development
- Represent
Islamic Relief in all relevant forums, stakeholders such as local
authorities, community leaders, representatives of NGOs, UN agencies and
government issues related to education sector.
- Coordinate
with Education Cluster (EC) and Education Sector committee (ESC) to share
information, jointly set priorities.
- Ensure
quality, result based donor reports submitted on time.
- Budget
management systems established within education team including clear
monthly schedules
- Budgets
monitored in donor currency on monthly basis, FBS (Financial and Budgeting
Systems) maintained accurately and planning adjustments made frequently to
ensure 100% of budget lines are spent.
- Coordinate
with the Programme Managers to ensure the aims of education sector are
being met
Required
Skills
- At
least 3 years of progressive experience in primary education programs for
refugees or rural communities.
- Experience
gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added
advantage.
- Strong
analytical and administration skills in the management of
education/programs consisting of primary education.
- Experience
in project cycle management, proposal, report writing and excellent
computer skills.
- Experience
in Training of Trainers/Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) an advantage
If
you think you meet the above mentioned criteria, please send your CV with 3
references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com.
For
postal submissions, please address it to:
The
HR Coordinator,
P.O
Box 417-00202,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
IR Kenya should receive your CV not later than 11th June 2012.
However,
the closing date may be earlier than this date due to the urgency in filling
the position
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any
forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification