Lutheran
World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya - Djibouti Programme
(LWF) is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position, to
be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
Audiologist
He/She
shall be responsible for provides hearing evaluation and consultation services
to the learners to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual
development.
In
order to respond to individual needs of the learner at Dadaab refugee
camp.
He/she
must work closely with the staff and administration of the EARC.
Duties and responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:-
- Planning,
coordination and program development
- Coordinate
audiological services with the SNE services provided in the camp and
manage its effectiveness,
- Design
and implement a mass hearing screening program to meet the local education
needs.
- Responsible
for scheduling appointment for audiogical evaluation, administering
standard diagnostic tests and procedures in keeping with individual
learner needs
- Responsible
for making recommendations regarding the need for further audiological or
other support services Coordinate ontological services, assist in making
decisions on placement and assessment services for other children being
considered as children with special needs.
- Assist
teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modification
and appropriate classroom strategies.
- Monitor
learner’s progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
- Provide
individual assistance to hearing learners with communication or
educational deficits.
- Performs
other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Qualifications/Professional Skills
- Bachelors
in Education specialising in Special Needs Education
- Bachelors
in Audiology
- 4
years working in an Educational Assessment Centre (EARC) or any related
field.
- Knowledge
in Audiometric testing and interpretation
- Previously
worked in a hardship or marginalized area.
- Proficient
in the use of computers for basic office packages such as M/s office suit.
Preferred Personal Attributes
- Should
be proactive, independent, aggressive and passionate about the client
business.
- High
level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Strong
inter-personal and team building skills.
- Ability
to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work
place.
- Excellent
communication, organization and presentation skills.
Community Service and Development Officer
He/She will be responsible for coordinating
and overseeing operational plans in the Community Service Department, while
working hand in hand with the other Sector Heads to improve proper operations
and management of the Community Service Sector.
The incumbent will
report directly to the Project Coordinator.
Duties and responsibilities shall entail but not limited to:
- Responsible for development of unit specific
concept notes, project proposals and budgets.
- Provide technical support to your supervisees
in project planning, implementation and M&E of the sector activities
- Support Programme that benefit the community
and in line with the vision and mission of the Organization
- Coordinate needs assessment in units within
the sector
- Support in training and building capacity of
Community Service Staff.
- Responsible for direct supervision and
management to all staff within the community service sector
- Responsible for Community Service Staff
appraisal
- Responsible for all other forms of sector
specific documentations which include regular Human interest stories,
success stories, best practices
- Responsible for drafting of sector specific
consultancy ToRs/MoUs.
- Further responsible for spearheading
dissemination processes and workshops that touch on community service
sector
Professional Qualification:
- A degree in social science, project
management, community Development from a reputable institution or a
related discipline would be considered.
- Working knowledge and experience of
humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards and field security
protocols and procedures
- Excellent computer skills in word processing,
database management, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.
- Proven academic and/or on-job training on
‘Project Cycle Management”.
Relevant Experience:
- At least 3 years of progressive experience gained
within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
- Previous interaction with Persons Living with
Disabilities (PWD’s) will be an advantage.
- Experience and skills in developing proposals,
concept papers and reports writing.
- Ability to manage a team and relate well with
the host community.
- Experience in conducting trainings,
facilitation and capacity building of staff
Education Officer
He/She will be responsible for
coordinating and overseeing operational plans in the Education Department.
He/she will work hand in hand with
the other Education Officers to improve the proper operations and management of
the Education Sector.
The incumbent will
report directly to the Senior Education Officer or his/her designate, while
working closely on a daily basis in collaboration with Education staff and
other sectors of LWF.
Duties and responsibilities will include:-
- Setting short and medium term Education
program plans and budgets in liaison with the SEO and other Education
Officers; and plans and monitors performance against those plans.
- Assisting with planning and design of primary
education activities and measures of achievement and collecting data for
LWF/DWS Education performance monitoring plan, especially with regard to
education indicators.
- Overall in charge of school supplies (teaching
and learning materials which includes: Making requisitions on quarterly
basis of the required school materials and equipment, Distribution of the
same to all schools in good time for appropriate utilization,
- Ensuring regular communication and interaction
between the Education Sector Management staff and teachers, and the school
management committees, Refugee Education committees, District Education
Office, and other development partners and agencies.
- Continuing to investigate gender imbalances in
education service provision in the schools, and designing and implementing
initiatives aimed at increasing enrolment and improving retention and
performance of girls in the schools.
- Monitoring progress and impact of the primary
education unit through regular school visits.
- Reviewing annual work plans and activity plans
of the unit for comprehensiveness, clarity and adherence to LWF/DWS Somali
Refugee Assistant Project-Dadaab goals and objectives.
- Working with teachers and others to ensure the
meaningful participation of learners in all aspects of the unit.
- Overseeing data collection and analysis in
order to facilitate accurate and prompt provision of qualitative and
quantitative information that will inform management on administrative and
policy decision making.
- Arranging the sharing of ideas between
teachers and schools and coordinating the work of head teachers, school
management committees and school inspectors in the camp.
- Participate in all educational and other
activities including midterm reviews organized by the LWF and other CPs
like WFP and UNHCR
Professional Qualification:
- A degree in education is the preferred
qualification. 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.
Relevant Experience:
- 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, administration and
documentation skills in the management of educational institutions or
programs consisting of primary education.
- Experience in proposal and report writing and
excellent computer skills.
- Experience in Training of
Trainers/Facilitators skills (TOT & TOF) an advantage.
How to Apply
LWF is an equal opportunity employer,
irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
LWF is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to;
The Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
P.O Box 48, Dadaab
or Email to: Lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com
Closing date: 22nd August 2014
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted