Field Project Officer - Education

The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) has over 100years of history in participatory, integrated and people-centered development.

The Institute has enhanced the capacity and confidence of over 100,000 development managers, practitioners and community leaders across Asia, Africa and Latin America and is recognized for documenting and disseminating field-based experiences through its publications.

We envision a world of equity, justice, and peace where people achieve their full potential and live a life of quality and dignity in harmony with the environment.

We are looking for a qualified candidate for the following position in its Kenya country office:

Field Project Officer - Education

The job holder is expected to support the development and implementation of the education projects in Kenya and assist in updating systems and structures that support engagement of local implementing partners- NGOs and CBOs, local communities, and schools.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Supervise and support PEP partners in their various activities to achieve the set learning outcomes for each year.
2. Support establishment and strengthening of the Cluster Education Forum (CEFs) with MOE /Partners and facilitate the functioning and effective achievement of the set targets for each structure (CEF, Partners and respective subject panels).
3. Work closely with the respective district and provincial government offices and stakeholders to assist the SMC’s in accessing Free Primary Education funds and other local fundraising opportunities for their schools.
4. Undertake regular monitoring and supervision visits to schools to ensure quality teaching and learning process, and learners and teachers attendance.
5. Undertake systematic training and mentoring support for teachers professional growth
6. Collate and update EDMIS regularly in close liaison with implementing partners
7. Represent IIRR and PEP in education and related forums at County and District/division levels
8. Support the PEP and Country Director to develop proposals and budgets to potential donors
9. Support research and documentation of project and emerging practices
10. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors degree in education
• At least 4 years proven experience in implementation of a community level education project
• Good communication, proposal and report writing skills
• Experience in project data management and analysis,
• Experience in training and good facilitation skills
• Sound competency in written English and computer literate
• Experience and familiarity with pastoralist context and way of life will be useful
• Specialized training in project management, participatory methodologies, training of trainers (TOT) and monitoring and evaluation skills

Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration requirements and contact details of three (3) work-related referees; stating expected salary to the undersigned by 23rd September 2011

Do not send your academic documents.

Regional Human Resources Manager,
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction,
Email: recruitment@iirr.org

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contact.

IIRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IIRR also announces the training courses below:

Enroll now for IIRR International Courses!!

Monitoring Impacts of Development Projects (PPME): 12TH – 23RD September, Kenya

Facilitating Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation: 24th to 4th November – Uganda

Contact: training@iirr.org

Tel: 254 (20) 444-0991 or 254 (20) 444-2610

Website: www.iirr.org