Programme Officer Job in Kenya

Madrasa Early Childhood Programme- Kenya (MECP-K): MECP-K is an Early Years Programme founded in the 1980’s with the objective of promoting access to quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) for children in marginalized communities in Kenya in order to enhance smooth transition into and through primary school.
 
MECP-K is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with strong personal commitment to the development needs of children to fill in the position as ECD Programme Officer (PO) in the Community Development Department.
 

1 Post
 
Location: Mombasa (Work throughout the Coast Region)

The ECD PO will work closely with the County Education and Health departments, development partners and stakeholders to facilitate implementation of project activities and deliverables under the guidance of the Lead ECD PO in the department. 


The ECD PO will organise, coordinate and facilitate trainings of various ECD stakeholders and provide on-going mentorship and support as the Programme requires.

Qualifications and competencies
  • Bachelor’s Degree in ECD, Education or Community Development from a recognized University.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the education or community development work preferably ECD
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal and team-building skills
  • Strong organizational and reporting skills.
  • An understanding of ECD related policies and community development issues.
  • Computer literate
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili is a MUST
Interested and qualified individuals should send Application letters and CVs to recruit.mecpk@akfea.org not later than 27th May 2016.

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.