Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs at Sightsavers and Other Companies in Kenya

Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022

Purpose of the role:
The Programme Officer (ECDE) will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient programmatic delivery of the Disability Inclusive Development (DID) Inclusive ECDE Project. The person appointed will report to the Senior Programme Officer and will be expected to work closely with partners and other members of the programme delivery team.
The post holder will work with schools and school administrations, teachers, OPDs, communities, government officials at the county and national levels to ensure that Inclusive ECDE is planned, implemented, coordinated, monitored, and evaluated to the highest possible standards.
Experience of working in ECDE will be a particular asset in this post.

Key accountabilities:
• Manage all aspects of the DID programme, ensure that all project documentation and reports are made available in a timely and accessible way, assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and be proactive in providing good quality information in case studies and interesting news stories relating to the programme.
• Build effective partner relationships with the DID Project consortium partners, County and National government education departments, OPDs, stakeholders, and like-minded INGOs/national NGOs
• Help partners to identify their own technical and capacity building needs and supporting them through the project cycle.
• Work closely with the Country Finance team to ensure effective financial and budgetary control of the programmes, and donor compliance according to Sightsavers’ policy and procedures
• Support the Research and MEL teams in on-going research work in Homa-Bay and Kakuma Refugee camp by gathering analysing and disseminating education outcome data and disability prevalence.
• Support the SPO in developing teacher training materials and using the developed training and learning materials to facilitate continuous professional development for ECDE teachers.

Principal Accountabilities (specific activities and results)
Programme Delivery (50% of time)
• Work with Kenya Country office and Global programme teams to coordinate implementation of activities and sharing of lessons learned
• Liaise and work with the Global Technical Lead (Education), UK, the Ministry of Education and other internal expertise as required.
• Coordinate with MERL leads for implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for the programmes.
• Ensure that safeguarding measures are in place in line with the standards of the organisation.
• Work closely with the MERL team to undertake midterm and end term evaluation of the project

Working with Partners (25% of time)
• Build effective partner relationships and support longer-term relationships that go beyond the duration of the projects by disseminating information and advocating for programme goals and the Disability Inclusive Development consortium’s work in general.
• Support partners to identify their own technical and organizational capacity building needs and facilitate access to technical assistance resources and opportunities to support them through the programme cycle.

Financial & Resource Management (10% of time)
• Monitor expenditure of project financial resources in liaison with the Finance Officers and the Programme Manager.

Information & Communication Management (15% of time)
• Be proactive in providing good quality information on case studies and interesting news stories relating to the programme to support preparation of fundraising materials and advocacy materials.
• Ensure that the Sightsavers teams both in Kenya and Project Management team, (based in the UK) receives appropriate materials and information to support donor-reporting requirements.
• As required, represent Sightsavers in programme and education-related meetings, and advocate for Sightsavers’ philosophy and policies.

About you
• Extensive project management experience implementing programmes in developing Country contexts, including experience of the education sector.
• Demonstrable experience with inclusive ECDE and disability issues including dealing with Children with Disabilities, skills training/development, and partner engagement.
• A tertiary qualification (Bachelors or above) in education is preferred. Candidates with qualifications in social sciences, development studies or public health will also be considered.
• Extensive experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming.
• Experience of designing, managing, and carrying out advocacy work for social inclusion/disability programmes.
• Experience of working in ECDE will be a particular asset in this post.


Deadline of this Job: 25 November 2022

The position
We are looking for a passionate Economics Teacher to join an experienced team of seven IB educators in the Individuals and Society /Humanities department. The Teacher will be responsible for raising the standards of student attainment and achievement in Economics, for monitoring, and supporting student progress as well as supervising Extended Essay.

Duty & Responsibilities
• Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best.
• Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding.
• Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment.
• Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes.
• Monitor and report on student progress in Individuals and Societies.
• Act as an Extended Essay supervisor.
• Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students
• Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities.
• Teach Integrated Humanities to students between the ages of 11 and 15
• Participate in the residential programme and service-learning experiences for students.

The requirements
• Bachelor of Education or Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching qualification and experienced in teaching either Economics /History/Global Politics IBDP for at least 2 years.
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the mission of the Aga Khan Academies

Deadline of this Job: 23 November 2022

Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing professional and confidential counselling services to the KISC pupils/students. Alongside this the School Counsellor will provide staff with advice and support and play a significant role in the pastoral framework of KISC Group of Schools. He/she will work closely with the Heads of Schools.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaboratively develop a Comprehensive School Counselling Policy with the Heads of Schools
• Develop and maintain a written plan for effective delivery of the school counselling program based on best practice approaches and in line with the school’s ethos.
• To provide an independent and confidential counselling service to pupils and staff at Kitengela International School, through individual sessions, responding to their personal, social, emotional or educational concerns
• To promote a caring and supportive environment where such concerns may be explored, thereby promoting the mental and emotional health of pupils at KISC
• To maintain confidentiality (except in those circumstances, in line with Kitengela International’ School practice, where this should be breached)
• Accurately and appropriately use assessment procedures for determining and structuring individual and group counseling services.
• Consult if there is the need to invite an external service provider for the whole school, or for pupils, or for members of staff or make referrals, where appropriate.
• To be alert to trends and patterns of problems and to be willing to identify causes and recommend corrective action
• To play an active role in safeguarding children and adhere fully to the Kitengela International school policies, especially the Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
• To maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness of changes and developments in the fields of counselling and education and their impact on the delivery of counselling;
• To work with groups or classes of children where he/she is required and in consultation with the relevant members of staff
• To contribute in any other reasonable fashion to promote the safety and wellbeing of the pupils.

Qualifications
• At least 3-5 years of experience in institutional counselling, a school setting will be an added advantage
• Have professional training in Counselling, Degree in Counselling Psychology or a relevant certification
• Be a registered member of a counsellor’s professional body in Kenya
• Experience in counselling teens and young adults
• A great communicator –You are able to provide a clear and effective written and verbal communication
Desired Competencies and Attributes

A person with high level of integrity
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
The ability to develop a non-judgmental approach when dealing with issues.
An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Good time management skills

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Deadline of this Job: 30 November 2022

Deadline of this Job: 30 November 2022