Vacancy title:
Assistant Director ECDE /Principal Graduate ECDE Teacher

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Education, Civil & Government, Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Job Group 'P'

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinate planning and implementation of ECDE Centre programmes.
• Conducting research on ECDE.
• Engaging stakeholder in the ECDE sector.
• Mobilizing and sensitizing communities on the need for ECDE
• Participate in the preparation, implementation and review of the ECDE policy
• Developing and implementing the strategic plan of the ECDE sector
• Monitoring and evaluation of the ECDE programmes in the Ward/SubCounty
• Conduct professional development and capacity-building for early childhood teachers and other stakeholders
• Mentorship and counselling supervisory role over ECDE teachers in the county
• Induction of new ECDE teachers
• Liaising with community, education fraternity, other government departments and other relevant Stakeholders on ECDE related matters.
• Interpretation and implementation of the ECDE policy
• Preparation and costing of annual workplans
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the ECDE sector

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Served in the grade of Principal Graduate ECDE Teacher I Job Group "N" or a comparable and relevant position for at least 3 years.
• Degree in Early Childhood Development Education offered by a recognized institution of higher learning.
• A Masters of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development from a recognized institution of higher learning/university will have an added advantage.
• A Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting no less than four (4) weeks from a recognized government training institution.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Experience needed

3 years

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• VACANCY NO. CPSB 43/25 (E)
• Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke

Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

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