21 Jul

Education Job Kenya Training Manager Nuru International

Posted by in Graduate Jobs in Kenya at July 21, 2012

Job Title: Education Training Manager

Category: Full time, contract

Location: Isibania, Kuria West, Kenya.

Applicants must currently live in the region, or be willing to relocate for this position.
Overview:

Nuru International Kenya is an NGO with a mission of ending extreme poverty. With programs in
agriculture, education, community economic development, and healthcare, Nuru’s Education Program aims to literacy levels among primary school-aged children in a sustainable and scalable way. Our team works with public, primary schools and facilitates literacy-focused programs during breaks in the school schedule to complement and reinforce the Kenyan curriculum. We are looking for a Training Manager to fill the vacant position in Kuria West District.

Specific Responsibilities include:
•    Research and develop the Nuru education curriculum guide, drawing from best practices and resources throughout the education sector
•    Train education staff on literacy development best practices and create training materials and reference guides for new hires
•    Facilitate training on the Education curriculum for existing team members and any new hires
•    Maintain strong lines of communication with the Education team and incorporate feedback into the development of relevant and high impact curriculum
•    Shadow outreach programs to observe literacy challenges the team faces in the classrooms
•    Analyze Uwezo literacy assessment results and use results to assess needs of schools
•    Adapt curriculum based on needs of schools and challenges seen in classrooms
•    Organize and lead trainings on curriculum
•    Compile resources for the team on learning disabilities that affect our student population and provide training for the team to increase understanding of these issues

Qualifications:
•    In possession of KCSE certificate with a mean grade of C+ or higher
•    In possession of a university degree in education/literacy related field
•    Kenyan citizen in possession of the National Identification Card
•    Fluent in both English and Kiswahili languages
•    At least 3 years of experience developing curriculum at the primary school level
•    At least 2 year of experience as a classroom teacher, preferably of primary school youth
•    Thorough understanding of literacy development best practices and awareness of literacy development programs around the world
•    Experience working effectively in a team setting
•    Experience developing and leading training sessions
•    Experience preparing presentations and presenting in front of a group

Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit the following:
•    CV that includes the applicant’s name and current phone number
•    A cover letter describing why he/she is interested in the position
•    Three professional references with contact information
•    A copy of school transcripts as well as any relevant certificates that the candidates has obtained