NGO Jobs in Kenya - NRC

Application deadline: 19/02/2020

Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council

Town/city: lavington

Title: Data Management Assistant – Nairobi (Kenya Nationals Only)

Full-time/part-time: Full-time

Employment type: Contract


Duties and responsibilities
·         Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards
·         Ensure compliance with M&E strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards
·         M&E specific technical responsibility for implementation of Data management activities in relation to NRC projects
·         Assist in Provision specific technical support and capacity building towards project staff
·         Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
·         Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
·         Assist in development and administration of M&E and program data management system
·         Assist to develop and support the implementation of appropriate SOPs for information management in line with NRC procedures including confidentiality and data protection.
·         Assist in development of appropriate M&E databases to store, analysis and present relevant information.
·         Support in training for NRC and partner organisation on relevant aspects of data management.
·         Support ME and CCs staff at area level to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meet NRC’s M&E and donors’ requirements.
·         Responsible for data entry and coherence of output and outcome data in NRC internal Output and outcomes reporting system .
Qualifications
·         Preferable University degree in statistics, economics, IT or related fields.
·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
·         Proficiency in English is essential
·         Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in data management, statistics, analysis and information technology.
·         Advanced MS Excel skills and experience of working with MS Access is required. Previous experience of working with SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and R is desirable.
·         Candidates with skills and skills in salesforce administration will have an added advantage. Strong data interpretation skills, report writing, and data presentation
Personal qualities
·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
·         Positive and professional attitude
·         Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
·         Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
We can offer
·         Duty station: Nairobi

·         Contract period is for one year with possibility of extension.
·         Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s Code of Conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
How To Apply
*Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position

Town/city: Kakuma

Title: AEP Teacher (Kenyan nationals only)

Duties and responsibilities
  • To take the lead in implementation of the NRCs alternative education programmes.
  • To conduct on-the-job teacher training and mentoring of inexperienced teachers. The teacher should be able to efficiently identify training gaps and complement and assist the teacher during lesson.
  • Adhere to and promote NRC’s Child Safeguarding policy in your interaction with children under your care
  • Conduct teaching in manner that promotes the social and emotional wellbeing of learners
  • Teach all subjects to primary learners (normally slightly over-age) on alternative education programmes (accelerated, catch-up) at primary level with the aim of them returning to normal school to take the KCPE.
  • To serve as a model and mentor for inexperienced teacher colleagues.
  • To provide on-the-job training, mentor and supervise inexperienced teachers.
  • Take the lead in guiding the teaching team on the lesson content while referring to the curricular provided.
  • Document the day to day progress which is to be used for the improvement of the program.
  • Deliver lessons and organize learning activity sessions in the subject of specialization.
  • Together with the senior AEP teachers, prepare the learning scheme of work and required lesson plans
  • Keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
  • Prepare and administer continuous assessment tests and internal examinations to assess learners’ progress and knowledge assimilation
  • Together the senior AEP teachers submit evaluations, attendance sheets and monthly reports to the Center leader.
  • Ensure availability of all the necessary teaching aids and materials in liaison with the senior AEP teachers
  • Remain up to date on pedagogical methods and ensure a child-friendly environment where each child’s need is identified and addressed.
  • Monitor and support each learner and inform students of their progress.
  • Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.Any other duties that may be given by supervisor.
Qualifications
  • Be a Kenya citizen
  • College / University, Bachelor’s degree
  • Have five years of teaching experience in Primary School
  • Hold P1 Certificate/Education or recognized two-year Diploma in two of the following subjects: English, Kiswahili, Somali, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies or Islamic or Christian Religious Education. (Note the selected candidates will over all teaching subjects apart from language and religious studies).
  • Be registered with Teachers Service Commission
  • High level of personal integrity, cultural awareness & sensitivity and empathy for children.
  • High standard of English methodology including oral skills and teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Personal qualities
  • Experience in Mentoring.
  • Having simple individual counselling and conflict resolution skills
  • Keen in ensuring accuracy and precision in all his/her works with attention to detail.
  • Goal oriented, with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work and live in a generally insecure and harsh environment
  • Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new challenges and approaches.
  • Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.
  • Clear vision and creativity
  • Flexibility, reliability and a team spirit
  • Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations
We can offer
  • Duty station: Kakuma, Turkana West, Turkana County
  • Contract period is for one year with possibility of extension.
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s Code of Conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kakuma.
How To Apply
*Persons with disability & Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*