NGO Jobs in Kenya (Updated) - RTI International

RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. 

With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. 

Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. 


The Tusome Early Grade Reading Activity is focused on classroom support, teacher training and improved access to learning materials to improve the quality of early literacy instruction in formal and Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools through a national literacy intervention.

Education Assistant

2 Positions

Lamu / Tana River (1) and Kisumu (1) 

S/he will provide support to Tusome technical activities such as materials development, organization of technical workshops and training of TAC Tutors, head-teachers, teachers and data collectors. 

S/he will work with RTI technical staff to help implement instructional approaches to be used in Tusome Project. 

S/he will provide support for TAC Tutors working to implement revised lesson guides as well as assist with activities related to conducting research studies. 

Required qualifications and experience:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or a related field with at least five (5) years of experience working in Education sector; 
  • Experience with data collection and research studies, teacher training and Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) support, especially related to literacy programs. 
  • Experience supervising and training data collectors; 
  • Knowledge of Kiswahili and English instruction in Kenya and Fluency in English and Kiswahili. 
  • Candidates from the local county locations preferred.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant

(Nakuru) 

S/he will work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and is responsible for supporting M&E initiatives for the program. 

S/he will; ensure accurate and valid data management, undertake data entry, and ensure that essential and ongoing M&E data is properly accounted for. 

The M&E Assistant will also oversee special studies, contribute to study reports, and to regular reporting. 

S/he will provide direct assistance to build clients’ capabilities in M&E and act as a trainer of other technical assistance providers as needed. 

Required Qualifications and Experience
  • A Bachelor’s  degree in Statistics or a related field with at least three years of experience in monitoring & evaluation. 
  • Experience in M&E capacity building for individuals and organizations required. 
  • Previous M&E experience in a donor funded program desired. 
  • Proficiency in evaluation design and development of indicators; 
  • designing and conducting small-scale operations research studies; and 
  • good working knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics required.
To apply, please email cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 9th December, 2015 at 5.00pm. 

Applicants must include the, POSITION & LOCATION 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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