Ministry of Education – Kenya Education Staff Institute Jobs

1.     Deputy Director (Capacity Building Programs) – 1 Post
2.     National Management Trainers – 13 Posts
The Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) is the capacity building agency of the Ministry of Education.
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the following positions:
Deputy Director (Capacity Building Programs)
1 Post
Responsible to the Director for:
  • Provide management leadership for planning, implementing and monitoring the capacity development agenda, and ensure that this agenda is aligned with the institute’s strategic direction;
  • Support processes to ensure that capacity building activities contribute to maximizing the desired outcomes and impacts;
  • Ensure coordination and maximum synergies across Capacity Building Programs and across projects;

  • In the context of the ongoing reengineering of KESI, provide leadership in the development of the capacity development programs of the new KESI;
  • Advocate and advance KESI’s capacity building agenda and overall positioning with key stakeholders and in international meetings and fora;
  • Contribute to the effective management of resource mobilization activities including proposal writing for new funding.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Essential qualifications and competencies include:
  • Masters degree in Education Management or equivalent qualification.
  • PhD in Education Management or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage
  • 5-10 years of experience in capacity building programs. Ability to use Open Distance Flexible Learning (ODFL) methodology will be an added advantage
  • A distinguished record of achievement and innovation, including in publications on management issues
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus and manage conflict.
  • Demonstrated competency in managing people and other resources effectively
  • Computer literate.
National Management Trainers
13 Posts
Responsible to the Deputy Director/Training for:
  • Design, develop, deliver capacity development programs in management
  • Maintain standards and participate in monitoring and evaluation of capacity development programs
  • Prepare materials, resources and monitoring tools for capacity development programs
  • Participate in capacity development surveys and assist in the investigation of potential project areas and recommend appropriate interventions.
  • Initiate and co-ordinate management consultancy projects of the institute.
  • Report writing for donor and organizational requirements as well as proposal writing for new funding.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Essential qualifications and competencies:
  • Master degree in education administration or management-related field
  • Bachelor degree in the relevant field
  • Minimum of three years of work experience in carrying out capacity building activities. Ability to use Open Distance Flexible Learning (ODFL) methodology will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Good computer skills to include Internet, Word, Excel, data-base.
  • Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
  • In depth knowledge of and insight into the priorities and functions and practices of the Ministry of
  • Education
Terms and conditions:
This are KESI Council recruited positions for which KESI offers a basic salary, medical insurance and leave provisions. The initial contract period will be for three years, subject to a probationary period of twelve months.
Applications:
Please apply online through the E-mail Address: direct_kesi_moe@yahoo.com or hrkesi@yahoo.com
1.     A letter of application, curriculum vitae in English (that includes date of birth, gender and nationality) and
2.     The names and full contact details of at least three referees (telephone, fax and e-mail address);
To:
Director,Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) no later than 2nd July 2010.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.