Good
Neighbors International is an international development and humanitarian NGO in
General Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC and since 1995, the Organization
has been implementing and initiating community development projects in 6
communities in Kenya
We are
seeking a highly competent and outstanding individual to fill the following
position based in Nairobi;
Education
Specialist -
Teacher’s Training of Trainers (ToT)
Location: Kenya
About
the job: Under
the guidance and general supervision of the Country Director, the Specialist
supports the development and preparation of the Education program and is
responsible for planning, managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and
reporting of progress of education programs within the country program.
The Education Specialist will provide strategic and technical leadership in this process.
She/he
will assume the overall responsibility for the growth and development of the
education portfolio, including training for staff implementing in the field and
operations research to test new approaches or the application of approaches in
delivery of quality education and teacher empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
- Program
development and planning
- Program
management, monitoring and delivery of result
- Technical
and operational support to program implementation
- Networking
and partnership building
- Finance
management and administration
Qualifications
- A
Masters’ degree in education, economics, social science or related field
or equivalent.
- 5
years of professional experience in education and management in social
development planning and related areas at the international level, some of
which preferably in developed and/or developing countries is required.
- Relevant
experience in any international NGO is an asset.
- Experience
of planning and managing Teacher’s Training of Trainers (ToT] program is
strongly required.
- Experience
in networking and co-operation with government in a developing country
preferred.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English required; Korean language skills preferred.
How to
Apply
Send your application to kenya@goodneighbors.org enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications and attach copies of certificates, and a daytime telephone number and three (3) Referees.
All applications must be clearly stated the Job Title as the subject.
The deadline is 25th Sep. 2016 23:59 (Kenyan Standard Time)
Note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.