Sightsavers is an international
organization working with partners in developing countries to eliminate
avoidable blindness, and promote equality of opportunity for people with
disabilities.
Post: Programme Coordinator (Education) -
2 year fixed term contract
Local terms and conditions will apply
Sightsavers, an international
development organization that promotes the prevention and cure of avoidable
blindness and equality of opportunity for disabled people, seeks to recruit an
experienced, self-driven, dynamic and results-oriented Programme Officer who is
keen to develop a career in a dynamic organisation and challenging environment.
Reporting to the Programme Manager -
Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of the
Pamoja Education Project which aims to strengthen education provision for
children with disabilities in Kenya, both in selected counties and
nationally.
The role is diverse and will suit a
project officer interested in varied and challenging work in a dynamic
organisation.
The successful candidate will be
required to:
- Provide effective, innovative and strategic
leadership for the Pamoja Project coordination at county level
- Contribute collaboratively to the delivery of
the Pamoja Project outcomes through administration, data collection,
analysis and dissemination, implementation, and project monitoring &
evaluation
- Consult and liaise with stakeholders including
MOE, TSC, School Management Boards/Committees and other external organizations
as required
The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan
national who possesses
- A Bachelors’ degree (or above) in education or
in some related field – e.g. social development
- Knowledge of current issues, best practices
and the local education system, particularly relating to the education of
children with disabilities.
- Familiarity with national legislation and
policies in the field of disability/human rights and education.
- At least 5 years’ experience implementing
programmes, including experience of the education sector.
- Experience of designing/managing/supporting
education programmes for children with disabilities.
- Experience in policy and/or advocacy work in
education, particularly inclusive education for children with
disabilities.
Closing date: 5th August 2015
To apply for this post visithttp://www.sightsavers.net/about_us/vacancies/ and
download an application form.
Please return completed application
form to jobs@sightsavers.org.
Indicate the position title on the
email subject line.
We will be contacting short-listed candidates for interview shortly after the closing date.
As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Qualified people living with a
disability are particularly encouraged to apply.