Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)
combats extreme poverty and gender inequity in Kenya by linking tuition-free
schools for girls to a set of high-value, holistic community services for the
urban poor. In our model, a girls’ school becomes a portal for large-scale
social change.
Through a demand-driven approach in grassroots development, our model extends beyond the schools for girls, broadening outreach by providing communities with integrated basic services through three other initiatives: health, community empowerment, and clean water and sanitation.
Through a demand-driven approach in grassroots development, our model extends beyond the schools for girls, broadening outreach by providing communities with integrated basic services through three other initiatives: health, community empowerment, and clean water and sanitation.
Teachers
Overview
We are seeking three individuals that
will be responsible for creating a flexible elementary grade program and a
class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
This aimed at ultimately developing a
generation of strong, ethical, community-centered female leaders of tomorrow.
The available teaching roles include:
1. Music Teacher: Kibera,
2. English Teachers (1 in Mathare and
1 in Kibera)
Key Responsibilities and Job
Dimensions
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Develop lesson plans and
instructional materials.
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Provide individualized and small
group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each
student.
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Create and use a variety of
instructional strategies,
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Translate lesson plans into learning
experiences.
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Establish and maintain standards of
student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the
classroom.
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Evaluate students’ academic and
social growth.
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Prepare progress reports and keep
records.
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Communicate with parents on students’
progress.
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Interpret the school program.
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Coordinate with other professional
staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and
learning problems.
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Create an effective environment for
learning.
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Select and requisition books and
instructional aids.
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Maintain required inventory records.
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Supervise students in and
out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
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Administer group standardized tests
in accordance with school and national testing program.
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Participate in curriculum development
programs as required.
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Participate in faculty committees and
the sponsorship of student activities.
Academic Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree or Diploma in
Education with music Major or P1 with strong music teaching experience
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P1 qualification with more than 3 yrs
English teaching experience in upper classes including handling KCPE class
Professional Qualifications
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Any music professional experience e.g
ABRSM only for music teachers
Other requirements (unique/job
specific)
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At least three years of music or
English teaching experience
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Proven ability to work
collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
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Should have composed and presented
music items up to the National level only for music teachers
Functional Skills:
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Articulating information
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Adopting practical approaches
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Providing insights
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Taking action
Behavioral Competencies / Attributes:
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Establishing rapport
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Valuing individuals
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Inviting feedback
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Understanding people
Hours, Start Date and Duration: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM
Location / Workstation: Kibera and Mathare ( State your preferred location)
Head Teacher
Overview: We
are seeking an individual that will be responsible for maintaining a high
quality of education in line with SHOFCO’s vision, mission and guiding
principles; and the overall coordination of the school curriculum, activities,
and operations to ensure that the school runs efficiently and effectively on a
day to day basis.
Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
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Ensure that the programs of the
school are consistent with the vision, mission, and guiding principles of
SHOFCO schools.
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Coach, mentor, and evaluate the
performance of the whole faculty.
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Oversee proper implementation of
SHOFCO Curriculum using recommended teaching methodologies.
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Ability to offer teacher training in
curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
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Develop a long-range in-service plan
for the faculty in collaboration with the Education Management team.
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Collect, analyze, share and interpret
internal and external school assessment data and ensure the data is used
strategically to improve student academic performance.
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Oversee the planning, execution, and
analysis of intervention programs targeted at the needs of diverse academic
subgroups.
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Develop and administer the general
school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school.
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Manage the school budget, supply
acquisition, HR efforts, and administrative duties; and ensure efficient usage
of school resources.
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Identify intellectual, physical,
social and emotional needs affecting student’s success in school in
collaboration with teachers, students, parents, and social worker.
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Maintain effective communication to
keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
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Encourage and initiate continuous
improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.
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Maintain an educational philosophy
and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on
the part of all teachers and students.
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In charge of the boarding section of
the school.
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Manage and develop external
partnerships and represent the school in interactions with government
officials.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes /
Skills).
Academic Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree in Education or any
related field
Professional Qualifications
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P1, Bachelor’s degree in Primary
Education
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
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Must be registered with the Teachers
Service Commission
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8 Years’ Experience and training in
student-centered approach to education that encourages exploration, inquiry,
problem-solving and real-world thinking skills
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4 Years’ Experience in school
administration
Functional Skills:
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Proven communication and influencing
skills
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Organization management
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Proven ability to coach, motivate and
build strong relationships
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Computer literacy
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Analytical skills
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Leadership skills
Behavioral Competencies / Attributes:
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Strategic thinking
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Adaptability and decisiveness
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Honesty and integrity
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Initiative and enthusiasm
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Openness and sound judgment
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Firm and objective
Hours, Start Date and Duration: Monday – Friday | 7.30 AM – 4.30PM and Two Saturdays in a
Month
Location / Workstation: Kibera
Finance Manager
Overview: We
are seeking an individual that will be responsible for responsible for the day
to day running of the finance department by monitoring organization and
department financial performance, preparing monthly management accounts,
liaising with the fundraising team on fundraising bids and strengthening the
financial systems and processes in an effort to support the pursuit of SHOFCO’s
strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
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Provide financial reports and
interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending courses
of action.
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Undertake strategic financial
analysis and assist with strategic planning.
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Oversee operations of the finance
department, set goals and objectives and design a framework for these to be
met.
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Maintain the financial health of
SHOFCO by managing and controlling income, cash flow and expenditure.
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Develop financial system and
processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting
for the organization.
Monitor and work closely with management in taking timely action to ensure that budgets and financial plans stay within approved levels.
Monitor and work closely with management in taking timely action to ensure that budgets and financial plans stay within approved levels.
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Oversee the complete, timely and
accurate financial data capture for SHOFOC’s transactions and provide timely
and accurate financial reports to all budget holders.
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Develop trends and projections for
SHOFCO’s finances.
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Manage the preparation of the
organization’s budget including overseeing the preparation of programme
budgets.
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Prepare monthly management accounts
for the organization.
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Support in preparing draft year-end
financial accounts prior to audit.
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Coordinate preparation for external
and internal audits and ensure proper maintenance of accounting records in
compliance with local requirements.
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Supervise bank reconciliations, petty
cash and expenses.
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Conduct reviews and evaluation of
cost-reduction opportunities.
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Carry out business modelling and risk
assessments.
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Ensure SHOFCO’s compliance with
necessary legal and statutory financial reporting.
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Coach and mentor the finance team.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes /
Skills).
Academic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and
Accounting, Business Administration or any other related field
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Master’s Degree in Business
Administration, Finance and Accounting is advantageous
Professional Qualifications
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Qualification in Accounting – CPA,
ACCA, Membership with ICPAK is must
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
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4 years’ experience as a financial
manager
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Extensive understanding of financial
trends both within SHOFCO and general market patterns
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A solid understanding of financial
statistics and accounting principles
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Working knowledge of statutory
legislation and regulations
Functional Skills:
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Examining information
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Articulating information
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Making decisions
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Checking things
Behavioural Competencies / Attributes:
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Team working
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Managing tasks
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Upholding standards
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Directing people
Hours, Start Date and Duration: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Location / Workstation: Kibera
How to Apply
Interested
applicants should send their applications together with a cover letter and CV
to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org or drop their hard copies at our
Head Office in Kibera, Gatwekera.
Please
state your current and Expected Gross salary in the Cover Letter.
Applications
without this information will not be considered.
DO
NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications
should reach us no later than 16th November 2018.
