RET International, headquartered in
Geneva, with offices around the world, is an independent, impartial,
non-partisan organization, with no religious or political affiliation. It was
founded in 2000, by Mrs. Sadako Ogata, then High Commissioner of UNHCR.
RET is bridging the gaps between humanitarian and development assistance; between primary, secondary and tertiary education; between formal and non-formal education; between education, “employability” and employment; between dependency and self-reliance.
RET has a wealth of experience
working with adolescents and youth in displaced situation in Africa, Asia and
Latin America and has been working in Dadaab since 2012.
RET is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions:
Programme Manager
Reports to the Regional Director -
Africa
Location: based in Dadaab with frequent travels to Nairobi.
Duration: One year with a possible extension, subject to
availability of funds
Key Roles / Responsibilities
The Programme Manager will work in
close collaboration with the RET’s Regional Office, to coordinate and implement
RET’s programme in Dadaab.
Key responsibilities will include:
- To implement RET’s strategy and programme in
Kenya in an effective and efficient manner.
- Manage the overall programme and ensure that
project administration and financial transactions are always in conformity
with the grant’s specifications.
- Responsible for the preparation of timely and
quality donor narrative and financial reports.
- To be responsible for monitoring programme
progress and quality and for ensuring adherence to organisational and
internationally recognised standards of implementation (particularly the
Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crises and Early
Reconstruction) and to represent the RET in all relevant fora in Kenya
Requirements, skills and competence:
- Degree in Education or related field of study
with relevant experience in Project Management and livelihood.
- At least five years’ experience of developing
and managing humanitarian programmes of a significant size and within a
chronic conflict or post-conflict environment.
- Proven record of good human resources &
financial management – including experience of proposal/budget writing and
donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting and performance
management.
Assistant Field Officer (3 Positions)
Reporting to the Field Officer based
in Dadaab.
Location: the incumbent will be based in Dadaab;
Duration: One year with possibility of extension subject to
availability of funds
Key Roles / Responsibilities:
- Keep the Education Facilitators updated on any
development and evaluation of curricula, textbooks and the periodic review
of education programs.
- Couch the Education Facilitators on subject
content and pedagogy and ensure that E-learning is integrated in the ALP
school curriculum.
- In close coordination with the M&E office,
ensure that the required data for ALP and LSE is consistently gathered,
well captured and reported accurately on a monthly basis
Qualifications
- Degree in Education and knowledge in
curriculum development, educational administration are mandatory.
- Experience in EiE will be an added advantage
Applicants who meet the requirements
and qualifications outlined above should submit an application letter and
attach copies of their CV and any other supporting documents to
retrecruitmentkenya@gmail.com by Jan 10th 2015
Website: www.theRET.org