M-PESA Foundation Academy
Recruitment of Top Talent for a World Class Education Institution
Facilities Manager
Job Ref: FM/06/2015
The Facilities Manager oversees all
aspects of facility maintenance including building utilities’ systems, grounds,
custodial services, hazardous material management, and campus renovation
projects ranging from small to large sized projects.
Also, the Facilities Manager will be
in charge of budgets and must be able to negotiate with outside vendors for
supplies and repairs, in addition to supervising and coordinating the
activities of the facilities operations staff.
Due to the on-going construction,
there are major commitments required in working with the contractors at The
M-PESA Foundation Academy site.
About the Academy: Our client, The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed boarding high school that will provide world class Kenyan education. The vision of The Academy is to develop transformational leaders through innovative approaches to education.
The core curriculum of The Academy is
the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered in exciting and
innovative ways.
Great focus will be given to
entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to learn outside of
the classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports. The Academy will serve
talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership
potential.
The Academy will cultivate the
students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or
weaknesses. As such, students will work with teachers and one another to design
projects that can solve real world challenges.
Students who graduate from The Academy will be leaders in their fields of interest such as business, academia, politics, sports and the arts. They will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.
The Academy will admit its first ever students in January 2016. It is in this view that The M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary individuals with exceptional skills in the following capacities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
·
Lead in the review; and
operationalisation of facilities management strategy/plan;
·
Ensure the successful stewardship and
renewal of the physical assets of the campus to ensure safety and enjoyment of
our buildings and campus;
·
Train, supervise and mentor a
maintenance, custodial and grounds crew and fostering a spirit of teamwork,
cooperation, and collaboration amongst all members of the Facilities
Department;
·
Supervise all contractors working on
the school site; and
·
Ensure all buildings are compliant
with construction standards/inclusivity — e.g. buildings friendly to persons
with physical challenges.
Personal Specifications
·
A Degree in a related field; e.g.
Land Economics, Quantity Surveying and civil Engineering;
·
At least five years of related
facilities management experience;
·
Strong working knowledge of building
maintenance;
·
Exceptional attention to detail; and
·
Proven track record and ability to
manage complex building maintenance and renewal projects.
The ideal candidates must embody
Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and
Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy
for educators, learners, and staff.
Head of Admissions
Ref: HA/06/2015
Job Summary: Admission into The Academy is highly competitive. It includes a multiple stage evaluation process for selected applicants. The goal of The Academy’s admissions review process is to select from a large pool of strong applicants from all 47 counties.
Job Summary: Admission into The Academy is highly competitive. It includes a multiple stage evaluation process for selected applicants. The goal of The Academy’s admissions review process is to select from a large pool of strong applicants from all 47 counties.
These individuals should have
demonstrated the intellectual curiosity, tenacity, leadership potential and
commitment to community service that will be expected of the M-PESA Foundation
Academy student.
The primary responsibility of the
Head of Admissions therefore is to develop and oversee a rigorous and
transparent process of admissions for new students to The Academy that is able
to effectively scan the length and breadth of the country.
This is a high visibility role that
requires an individual who can eloquently and passionately espouse the vision
and ideals of The Academy.
About the Academy: Our client, The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed boarding high school that will provide world class Kenyan education. The vision of The Academy is to develop transformational leaders through innovative approaches to education.
The core curriculum of The Academy is
the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered in exciting and
innovative ways.
Great focus will be given to
entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to learn outside of
the classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports. The Academy will serve
talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership
potential.
The Academy will cultivate the
students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or
weaknesses. As such, students will work with teachers and one another to design
projects that can solve real world challenges.
Students who graduate from The Academy will be leaders in their fields of interest such as business, academia, politics, sports and the arts. They will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.
The Academy will admit its first ever students in January 2016. It is in this view that The M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary individuals with exceptional skills in the following capacities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop a highly competitive,
rigorous and transparent criteria and process for selecting students into The
Academy that ensures equity and inclusivity;
·
Design a recruitment and selection
schedule in line with The Academy’s annual calendar;
·
Identify and develop support tools
and infrastructure to systematically and efficiently handle applications and
interviews with candidates and their parents/guardians, make arrangements for
admissions testing, secure necessary student credentials and communicate final
decisions to the appropriate individuals; and
·
Oversee the effective staffing and
administration of the admission’s office.
Person Specifications
·
A minimum of Master’s Degree from an
accredited university;
·
Experience in organising and managing
recruitment drives;
·
Demonstrated ability to employ best
practice selection tools and methodologies;
·
Proven track record in public
relations and communications;
·
An engaging, high energy, creative,
and personable attitude;
·
Knowledge of 21st century educational
practices; and
·
Experience in new recruitment
techniques using social media.
The ideal candidates must embody
Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and
Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy
for educators, learners, and staff.
Director of Teaching and Learning
Job Ref: DTL/06/2015
Job Summary: The Director of Teaching and Learning is responsible for the academic curriculum of the institution, providing leadership to the faculty and managing the processes through which teaching is conducted and administered at The M-PESA Foundation Academy.
The Director of Teaching and Learning
is responsible for all curricula offerings, and oversees all the faculty
members who are responsible for administering, advising, research, and
innovation in the various programs of instructions and KCSE subject
offerings.
The role has supervisory
responsibility over all the academic departments at The M-PESA Academy.
In addition, the Director of Teaching
and Learning manages the student and parent expectations, providing guidance on
subject choices.
About the Academy: Our client, The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed boarding high school that will provide world class Kenyan education. The vision of The Academy is to develop transformational leaders through innovative approaches to education.
The core curriculum of The Academy is
the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered in exciting and
innovative ways.
Great focus will be given to
entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to learn outside of
the classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports. The Academy will serve
talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership
potential.
The Academy will cultivate the
students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or
weaknesses. As such, students will work with teachers and one another to design
projects that can solve real world challenges.
Students who graduate from The Academy will be leaders ¡n their fields of interest such as business, academia, politics, sports and the arts. They will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.
The Academy will admit its first ever students in January 2016. It is in this view that The M-PESA
Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary individuals with exceptional
skills in the following capacities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
·
Define and develop clear standards
for student success;
·
Promote research into best practice
content delivery ensuring students attain a broad and deep knowledge across all
subject areas but derive immense inspiration and enjoyment from the learning
process;
·
Adopt and develop innovative
pedagogical approaches that will be shared with other high schools across
Kenya;
·
Leverage on non-curricular activities
such as sports, community work and clubs to enhance and inculcate leadership
and entrepreneurial skills;
·
Leverage technology to provide access
to quality education resources within and beyond the walls of The Academy;
·
Oversee and manage professional and
continuous learning opportunities for teaching and non-teaching staff to enable
them to deliver the unique curriculum; and
·
Think, speak and act with genuine
curiosity, open-mindedness and empathy for both faculty and students.
Person Specifications
·
Advanced Degree in Education or
equivalent;
·
At least 10 years in teaching
leadership in a comparable institution;
·
Demonstrated high creativity and
ability to develop a curriculum that is flexible and supported by responsive
teaching and effective learning environments;
·
Ability to use emerging technologies
to enhance and extend teaching and learning experiences;
·
Experience in modelling the highest
standards of professional practice and interaction with students is essential;
·
Ability to foster a supportive
environment for students and staff to realise their full potential.
·
Demonstrated success developing,
cultivating and leveraging productive, trusting and joyful relationships with
faculty, students, parents, families, staff and external stakeholders; and
·
Experience engaging, empowering and
managing a high-performing team.
The ideal candidates must embody
Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and
Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy
for educators, learners, and staff.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Job Ref: CEO/06/2015
Job Summary: The CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Academy by working with the Board and the management team to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies.
Job Ref: CEO/06/2015
Job Summary: The CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Academy by working with the Board and the management team to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies.
With the unique set-up of The M-PESA Foundation Academy, the CEO will ensure an environment that promotes excellence in critical assessment, academic research, and educator improvement programs.
About the Academy: Our client, The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed boarding high school that will provide world class Kenyan education. The vision of The Academy is to develop transformational leaders through innovative approaches to education. The core curriculum of The Academy is the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered in exciting and innovative ways.
Great focus will be given to
entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to learn outside of
the classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports. The Academy will serve
talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership
potential.
The Academy will cultivate the
students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or
weaknesses. As such, students will work with teachers and one another to design
projects that can solve real world challenges.
Students who graduate from The Academy will be leaders ¡n their fields of interest such as business, academia, politics, sports and the arts. They will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.
The Academy will admit its first ever students in January 2016. It is in this view that The M-PESA Foundation Academy is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary individuals with exceptional skills in the following capacities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop a strategy geared towards
building a world class institution producing transformational leaders;
·
Identify, develop and leverage key
partnerships with a view to strengthening and continually expanding its capacity
to innovate and deliver quality education sustainably;
·
Lead in the development of The
Academy’s overall academic and non-academic offerings;
·
Build the appropriate processes and
infrastructure that ensure a continuous, highly interactive and vibrant learning
environment;
·
Lead in the development and
resourcing of budgets while ensuring fiscal discipline;
·
Understand and manage key risks
including operational, compliance and legislative risks;
·
Interact with and manage key
stakeholders, including but not limited to the Board, Ministry of Education,
parents/guardians, donors and funding agencies, regional and international
academic institutions and community stakeholders; and
·
Define and establish The Academy’s
brand and culture as well as ensure that all staff embody the unique ethos of
The Academy.
Person Specifications
·
A minimum Masters’ Degree in business
or education;
·
A hybrid background in business and
education, preferably one who has had extensive experience in establishing and
running non-traditional learning institutions;
·
A strong entrepreneurial background;
·
Proven track record of leading and
developing people, delivering strategic projects and achieving financial and
sustainability goals;
·
Ability to build, maintain and
leverage strong and varied relationships; and
·
Energy, tenacity and resilience.
The ideal candidates must embody
Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and
Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy
for educators, learners, and staff.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 10 July 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
e-Mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi Kenya
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
e-Mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi Kenya