Job Title: Education Officer
2 Positions -
Wajir (1) and Isiolo (1)
RTI is an independent organization
dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves
the human condition.
RTI anticipates staffing the following expertise in long term job positions for donor funded Tusome Early Grade Reading and Tayari Early Childhood Development and Education Project.
Tusome is focused on curriculum
support, teacher training and teaching material development to improve the
quality of early grade instruction in formal and non-formal schools through a
reading intervention. Tayari is focused on pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills
development for school readiness.
The positions will be based in the
counties of Nairobi, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, Wajir, Isiolo and Nanyuki.
Job Summary: He/She
will provide technical support for the implementation of technical reading
activities, development of assessment for reading in English and Kiswahili,
development of instructional material, including lesson guides and contribute
to the revision of the same and also train and support TAC Tutors on specified
frameworks as funded by the client and agreed with by the Ministry of
Education, Science and Technology (MoEST).
Required qualifications and
experience:
- B.A. / B.Ed. and eight (8) years of experience
in the education sector, M.A./M.Ed. preferred;
- Understanding of scientifically-based reading
research;
- Knowledge of a balanced early literacy
framework understanding;
- Knowledge of Kiswahili and English transition
instruction strategies;
- Familiarity with the policies and procedures
of the MoEST and local school communities.
- Candidates from the local county locations
preferred.
How to Apply
To apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 16th January 2015 at 2.00pm.
To apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 16th January 2015 at 2.00pm.
Applicants must include the, POSITION
and REGION in the subject line of the email.
Please do not attach copies of
certificates.
We regret that only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
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