Education/Instructional Officer
Position Overview:
Specific Roles
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Position Overview:
Education Officer or instructional coordinator
directs and shapes the curricula and teaching processes in GEP. S/he works with
department of adult education, Associate Director for GEP, teachers and
students councils to come up with the most appropriate curricula to meet the
needs of participants. The position holder provides advice to teachers, GEP Associates
Director and senior management staff on how to improve participant’s
performance and effectively and efficient deliver the curriculum.
The position
provides training in the use of educational materials and techniques. S/he
advises instructors/teachers on how to comply with county, state and national
educational standards, as well as working closely with student’s councils to
apply the GEP SOPs and regulations. The position will be undertaking research
and select textbooks, as well as other educational/instruction materials and
order or recommend the purchase of supplies. S/he will research and design
educational materials and instructional methods. S/he is responsible for
mentoring new teachers, conducting teaching workshops/seminars and observing teachers
in the classroom. The position provides constructive feedback based on teacher
evaluations. The position supervises Teachers in level 1-4 and reports directly
to the Associate Director for Girls Empowerment Program.
Specific Roles
·
Setting
short and medium term education program plans in liaison with the Associate
Director-GEP, teachers and other GEP staff, and monitor performance against
those plans.
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Providing
direct supervision to adult education teachers and vocational instructors and
supporting them to achieve their goals as outlined in individual accountability
plans.
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Assisting
with planning and design of the adult education curriculum and measures of
achievement; including collecting data for Heshima Kenya GEP performance
monitoring plan, especially with regard to education indicators.
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Overall in
charge of classroom supplies i.e., teaching and learning materials which
includes: making requisitions on quarterly basis of the required school
materials and equipment, distribution of the same to all levels in good time
for appropriate utilization,
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Continuing
to investigate any existing imbalances in GEP service provision in the girl’s
empowerment centers, and designing and implementing initiatives aimed at
increasing enrolment and improving retention and performance of girls into the
program. Communicate immediately to the Associate Director-GEP any challenges
that affect the quality of teaching in the classroom, or hinder meeting project
goals and outcomes so that solutions are created and implemented in a timely
manner.
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Monitoring
progress of learners and working closely with teachers to ensure there is
meaningful participation of learners in all aspects of learning.
·
Reviewing
termly and annual work plans, schemes of work, lesson plans and activity plans
of the basic education program for comprehensiveness, clarity and adherence to
GEP goals and objectives.
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Overseeing
data collection and analysis in order to facilitate accurate and prompt
provision of qualitative and quantitative information that will inform
management on administrative and policy decision making.
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Provide
feedback to the GEP Program Manager, the Senior Programs Manager, and Country
Director on learners progress during meetings
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Organize
and take part in GEP events, afternoon projects, field trip and any other
activities that take place in the GEP.
·
Work
closely with volunteers, selected and screened by the GEP Program Manager to
facilitate one on one tutoring with GEP participants after having identified
areas in need of additional work, and provide materials and support to
volunteers as necessary.
·
Identify
and develop working relationships with external adult education programs and
testing centers for HK participants who may pursue Kenya Primary Certification
outside GEP campus. Coordinate and monitor participants’ progress and
attendance in said programs
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Complete
enrollment and individual assessments for each GEP participant. Maintain
standardized and unit testing and evaluation schedule in classroom providing
updated scores and evaluations to the Associate Director-GEP on monthly basis.
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Support the
GEP team with any other support if and when requested.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s
degree in education. A master’s degree will be an added advantage
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Over two
years of track record is institutional management
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Good
communication and interpersonal Skills
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Team player
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People
management skills
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Knowledgeable
on adult education curriculum, education reforms and law in Kenya
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Clear
understanding of education policy and implementation
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Skills in
education leadership and curriculum concept
Case
Management & Child Protection Officer
Position
Overview:
Under the direction of the Case Management and
Child Protection Coordinator, the Case Management and child protection Officer
is responsible for providing the protection of children by performing duties of
Intake, Protection, Child Care and Emergency responses including After Hours as
may be required, in accordance with provisions of Charitable Children
Institutions regulations, Children Act 2002, RefuSHE Child Protection Policy
and general RefuSHE child protection policies and SOPs
Responsibilities
·
Receiving
and reviewing referrals and requests for service to determine eligibility to
admission in GEP and Safe House as well as any other grant funded projects.
Interviews sources of service referrals/requests to obtain and record detailed
intake information; assessing nature of referral/request and identifying
immediacy of intervention required through Best Interest Assessment; and refers
ineligible cases to other agencies, as appropriate.
·
Gathers
thorough information and conducts an assessment of the immediate safety of the
child/ren at the point of first contact; intervening in risk situations and
initiating immediate protection action, as required, which may include moving
of children at risk to our Safe House or referring the Individual Cases to
other appropriate agencies for protection
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Conducts
case investigations including reviewing plight history and comparing the same
with available information from UNHCR and other agencies, coordinating and
conducting forensic interviews, conducting homes visits, and interviewing
child, family members and any other appropriate additional information sources
such as other refugees community members, neighbors and assesses risk to the IC
based on case investigation and develops IC service/development plan
·
Initiates
and facilitates the referral for services provision from other agencies
/organizations consistent with the proposed service plan; coordinating service
requirements and advocating on behalf of the IC to ensure the receipt of
appropriate and timely service/support
·
Strictly
adhere and implement Safe House SOPs and other regulatory requirements as
stipulated within the CCI registration Charters
·
Under
direction of the case management and child protection coordinator, communicates
on daily basis all relevant information regarding the SH to the Associate
Director
·
Participates
in consultations and case conference with individual case and other service
providers
·
Under
supervision of case management and child protection coordinator,determines the
need for and recommends admission of children to GEP and Safe House;
coordinating and facilitating admissions by advising the GEP or Safe House
Associate Director(s) of all relevant case information, preparing required
admission documents, and providing support to the child during the admission
process; providing information and consultation to other program team regarding
the individual case information and the specific needs of child who is being
admitted to organization programs and ensures proper management of the child
file(s) as required
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Completes
requirements for court hearings with support of legal advocacy manager if and
where the law may require including preparing evidence materials, advising Safe
House and Child Protection Associate Director on procedures, reviewing case
information with area children officer and arranging for, or notifying, other
stake holders who may be involved/interested in the case
·
Under guidance
of case management and child protection coordinato,ensures the line Associate
Director for Protection and Safe House is consulted and updated at appropriate
points as required on each individual case in the
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Prepares
and ensures accurate, thorough and timely recording of case information
including case notes, modules, reports, family case histories, correspondence,
and legal forms, as required by the UNHCR, RAS and RefuSHE; compiles and
completes case file documents for transfer of the case or to close the case as
will be required from time to time
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Provides
information and advisory services to each child and members of the refugee
community regarding the provisions and requirements of the UNHCR, RAS and
RefuSHE service policies
·
Liaise with
security officers on duty to ensure maximum security /safe environment for the
residents and their belongings as well as Heshima Kenya assets
·
Participate
in maintaining a daily , weekly and monthly Safe House inventory trackers and
reconcile the same on weekly and monthly basis submitting the same to the
procurement officer for verification purposes
Protection
Service Responsibilities
·
Initiates a
relationship with the child and the foster family to facilitate an accurate and
thorough assessment of the protection issues and individual case needs, to
inform the service plan and to effectively respond to problems and reduce the
potential for risk to the child (ren)
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Initiates
Best Interest Processes for each individual case through conducting BIAs, BIDs,
making arrangement for alternative care, family tracing/reunification,
undertakes home visits as well as recommending case management support
·
Implements
the service plan with the child and family (foster) including appropriate
management of the therapeutic relationship, providing counseling or referring
to counseling services for the child and the family and conducting an ongoing
assessment of any child protection issues and the level of risk to children in
the home or Safe House
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Maximizes
the participation of other program team and external service providers as
appropriate in the development and review of the service plan through
facilitating referrals, coordinating among collateral service providers, and
advocating ensuring the receipt of appropriate and timely services; leading and
participating in consultations and case conferences with the client and other
service providers
·
Conducts
child protection investigations including reviewing any relevant child
protection records, coordinating and conducting forensic interviews, conducting
investigative interviews of each individual case, caregivers, other family
members and appropriate additional information sources such as UNHCR, children
department, neighbors, community leaders and other agencies providing services
to refugee children
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Participate
in developing and maintaining of weekly and monthly list of Safe House
residents due for various appointments and accompaniment plan
Child
Care Responsibilities
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Conducts an
assessment of physical, mental, emotional and social needs of each child in the
organization programs, and establishes a trust relationship in order to support
and facilitate the child’s growth and development while in the organization
programs
·
Ensure high
levels of hygiene and cleanliness among individual cases and the general
environment with the Safe House/GEP
·
Develops
and implements appropriate short and long term plans of care for the child
based on the results of the needs assessment; providing information, advice and
support to the child and the foster family regarding the plan of care;
discussing specific care plan requirements with other program team staff, and
other professional support service providers as appropriate
·
Provides
informal counseling to the child and initiating/coordinating support linkages
for the child with internal and external counselors acting as a support to the
child during the conducting of any investigation or service provision
·
Coordinates
service requirements and advocating on behalf of the child to ensure the
receipt of appropriate and timely services; leading and participating in
consultations and case conferences with service providers to discuss care plans
and service needs of the child
·
Facilitates
ongoing contact with the child and his/her biological family through family
tracing process to ensure family reunification where and when possible
·
Provides
support to the child and intervenes on his/her behalf in risk/crisis
situations; facilitating the resolution of the crisis and developing plans in
consultation with the child and other program team/service providers to reduce
the likelihood of the crisis being repeated
·
Undertakes
other responsibilities/duties not outlined above which are commensurate with a
role of this nature in the humanitarian sector and which have been discussed
and agreed between the line manager/superiors and the post holder.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Social Work, Sociology, Counseling Psychology or related field with
at least five 3 years of successful experience in program planning and
management including grant funded programs. Master’s Degree in project planning
and management, business administration, Social Work, Counseling Psychology or
other related field will be added advantage.
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At least 3
years’ experience in case management and child protection programs
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Knowledge
of sexual and gender based violence/domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse
issues and solutions
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Understanding
of challenges facing refugees in Kenya and in the region
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Experience
working with young people, preferably most vulnerable (experience working with
refugee children will be a plus)
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Demonstrated
ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
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Knowledge
of theories of human behavior and ability to apply in assessment and planning
·
Knowledge
of risk assessments; counseling skills, child abuse standards, child welfare
legislation and regulations
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Ability to
work as an integral member of a team and work with little or no supervision as
may be required
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Ability to
follow direction and work effectively under pressure
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Good
planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making and liaison skills
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Ability to
collaborate with other resource persons and facility
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Ability
withstand stressful situations that may arise as a result of challenging work
environment (interaction with children who have under gone very painful
situations)
How
to apply:
Your application should be send to the address
below indicating the position applied in the email subject by close of business
Tuesday 6th April 2018. It should include a cover letter & a
detailed CV (as one
document in PDF format and given your sir name) with your
contact details, details of current and expected remuneration, names and
contacts of three referees, one of which should be your current supervisor.
Please note that Heshima Kenya does not charge
any fees for receiving or processing job applications. Heshima Kenya is an
equal opportunity employer.
NB. All applications should only be send
through the email provided.
Heshima
Kenya/ RefuSHE
P.O Box
63192 – 00619 Nairobi Kenya
Email: hr2016@heshimakenya.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.