| Date Placed | 2010-05-28 11:05:19 | ||
| Job Title | VACANCIES IN TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (TEPD) | ||
| Profession | Administrator | ||
| Level of Employment | White Collar | ||
| Category | Education/Teaching | ||
| Institution | The Academy for Educational Development (AED) | ||
| Sector | Private Sector | ||
| Country of placement | Kenya | Town/City | Nairobi Province |
| Deadline | 11/06/2010 |
DescriptionThe Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking to recruit for various positions in the Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program. TEPD is a Ministry of Education program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AED. The goal of TEPD is to build capacity of public primary and secondary
Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to be effective teacher training institutions in Kenya. TEPD will also coordinate introduction of ICT in teacher training under the Accelerating 21st Century Education (ACE) program, which is a public/private partnership initiative.
1) Teacher Education Specialist (TES)
Responsibilities
• Manage TEPD activities at the TTC-level and work closely with the TEPD team to ensure that training activities in assigned TTCs are implemented according to the TEPD-wide approach and work plan.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the tutor training program.
• Serve as a critical link between TEPD and the TTCs, maintaining excellent communication between the college-level leadership and TEPD.
• Provide necessary follow-up for all training activities including training of tutors on preparation of trainees, ICT training, and HIV and AIDS activities.
• Support the establishment of Professional Development Centers and establishment of model classrooms in nearby primary schools.
• Work closely with the M&E Specialist to ensure that TTC-level data is captured in the TEPD M&E system.
• Contribute to the technical areas of the TEPD work program, as
appropriate.
• Position is based in a TTC with travel up to 35% to TTCs and schools in Nyanza, Western Kenya and Rift Valley.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree minimum in Education, and experience in Education Planning and Management desirable
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in teacher training in Kenya
• Knowledge and experience in adult learning strategies
• Research experience in TEPD technical content areas desirable (teacher competency framework, multi-grade large class, HIV and AIDS, and child-centered strategies)
• Demonstrated ability to work within a results-oriented team
• Computer skills essential
2) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Responsibilities
• Manage the monitoring of all activities of the different components of the program through the collection of data; including development of tools, compiling the data into a database, preparing reports, and developing dissemination strategies.
• Lead the development, baseline, and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
• Prepare quarterly and/or annual data reports to USAID based on PMP data collected, and report on progress, accomplishments or potential setbacks to COP.
• Work closely with the MOE on joint visits to TTCs and schools, and through information sharing between the TEPD M&E system and the MOE EMIS system.
• Work directly with sub-grantee to ensure that the data and information gathered through their M&E approach is linked to the larger TEPD M&E system.
• Identify opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings in collaboration with program staff and local partners.
• Provide support for designing and implementing a learning measurement tool as part of the ACE activity.
• Provide support for gathering data and information for input into TEPD policy studies, including a study to measure institutional-level change at the teacher training colleges as a result of the TEPD Program.
• Position is based in Nairobi with travel up to 35% to TTCs and schools
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree minimum, PhD preferred in Education or Evaluation or equivalent, and experience in Education Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or related fields. Experience in teacher training
would be an added advantage.
• 7-10 years relevant experience in project and program evaluation,
research, survey implementation. (Experience in evaluation a must; field experience highly desirable.)
• USAID or other donor-funded program experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a results-oriented team.
• Computer skills including Excel and relevant statistical packages (SPSS).
3) ICT Specialist
Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership to the implementation of ACE and ICT
activities, trainings and evaluation to improve the quality of education
through effective use of technology.
• Supervise work of the ICT field coordinator, short-term consultants and subcontractors.
• Provide support to the MOE, ACE partners, 23 primary and secondary schools, and 3 teacher training colleges in the design and integration of ICTs in educational instruction.
• Oversee procurement, delivery and installation of ICT equipment.
• Coordinate communication on the status of ACE activities with a view to sharing successes, failures and challenges of ACE project.
• Position is based in Nairobi with travel up to 35% to schools and colleges in Kenya.
Qualifications
• Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and work
experience. Practical knowledge, skills and abilities usually acquired
through an advanced degree in education, social sciences, business,
computer science or related field and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience. Demonstrated experience in Kenya training teachers, applying ICTs in education to classrooms at primary and secondary school levels and overseeing installation and maintenance of computer equipment. Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.
• Proven management and organizational skills, with high degree of initiative and ability to innovate.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Program and of external partnership; able to take responsibility for own actions, access priorities and perform a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy.
• A self-managed learner who continuously enhances and expands
his/her computer Internet and web-based skills to enhance the
effectiveness of the AED project.
4) ICT Field Coordinator
Responsibilities
• Strategically coordinate and manage the implementation of ACE project activities, trainings and evaluation to improve the quality of education through effective use of technology.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentoring at 23 schools and 3 colleges to assist them in using ICTs in the classroom.
• Provide the TEPD and ACE partnership with quality information,
observations, comments and recommendations to support the
implementation of ACE activities
• Position will be based at either Garissa or Mombasa and will travel up to 50% time to support schools and colleges in Kenya.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s required or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Practical knowledge, skills and abilities usually acquired through a degree in education, social sciences, business, computer science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Demonstrated experience in Kenya training teachers, applying ICTs in education to classrooms at primary and secondary school levels and overseeing installation and maintenance of computer equipment. Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, with high degree of initiative and ability to innovate.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Program and of external partnership; able to take responsibility for own actions, access priorities and perform a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy.
5) Procurement Assistant
Responsibilities
• Oversee the procurement process within TEPD, with a focus on the ACE program.
• Manage coordination to identify and research prospective vendors, obtain quotes, assess cost and quality of materials and prepare comparative reports to prove fulfillment of contractual requirements.
• Prepare all documentation for payments and financial reports, allocate and track expenditures and ensure that policies and procedures are followed at all stages of the procurement process.
• Work with partners, MOE and technical team to design and implement a distribution plan to ensure that materials arrive in schools in an efficient and timely manner.
Qualifications
• Bachelors with 3 years of experience in one of the following or related fields: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Development Management and Finance required or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and procurement procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data; conceptualize, perform, and apply mathematical skills; and develop financial systems.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and to assess priorities with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and coordinate complex and diverse tasks, as well as demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well especially under pressure with project staff, partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
Application Procedure:
Interested individuals for the above positions for Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) and Speak for the Child Program (SFC) should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for the position and their CV to by COB
Interested individuals for the above positions for Capable Partners Program
– Development Grants Program (DGP) should send a cover letter specifying their
interest and qualifications for the position and their CV to recruit@aedkenya.org
by COB 7th June, 2010. We thank all individuals for their interest in AED;
however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
Qualification
Masters
Application and employer's details
| Company Name | The Academy for Educational Development (AED) |
| Address | N/A |
| ecaregionaloffice@aed.org |