Jesuit Refugee Service Education Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 52,500)

Job Title: Education Coordinator
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Closing Date: 14th February 2014
 

Incorporation date: 1st March 2014

Organizational Context: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. 

JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities, many of which center around formal and informal education needs.
 

Description: This is a position based in Nairobi. 

The holder will be under the direct supervision of the Project Director. 

The Programme Coordinator – Education takes responsibility for the overall leadership, administration and management of the Education (Pre-school, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Adult learning) programme in Nairobi.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

While coordinating the overall Education programme;

• Work closely with MOE and the City Education Department in promoting admission of refugees in schools
• Coordinate capacity building of teachers, parents and Education officials through training
• Coordinate supply of crucial items to schools to promote conducive learning environments and keeping inventory records of all school supplies
• Monitor progress of education interventions including school enrolment, retention and completion.
• Prepare and submit quality activity, monthly and other periodic reports
• Develop strategy/ies to promote refugee access/enrolment/ participation and retention in schools
• Attend to refugees with education related issues at the JRS reception.
• Attend to other duties which will emerge in the process of service to refugees and as directed by the project director.
• When called upon, represent JRS urban project in meetings touching on Education matters
• Advice the Urban project on Education related issues and the necessary corresponding interventions

Tertiary level education:

• Analyses tertiary level education student’s applications, short lists and interviews candidates to benefit from the education programme.
• Carries out home visits for all the possible vocational skills training beneficiaries and prepares the home visits reports and recommendations.
• Maintains a proper filling system for all the student’s documents and records.
• Coordinates the student’s placement in institutions of learning.
• Maintains and updates student’s enrollment and performance databases.
• Holds monitoring meetings with students
• Analyzes student’s performance and offers guidance and counseling appropriately.
• In liaison with the institutions of learning, carries out students monitoring in the institutions of learning, identifies and advocates for the emerging needs.
• Receives and analyses students’ requirements list at the end of every semester.
• Keep an updated inventory list of all students materials purchased and distributed.
• On – going participation in preparation of student’s fees/subsistence allowance payment and follow up payment receipt.
• Participate in any other programme activity as agreed with the Programme Coordinator, Project Director or the Country Director.
• Any other duty that the Project Director may assign.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education Arts and at least two years practical working experience preferably in project management, together with relevant professional experience.
• Experience in managing people/teams
• Ability to build effective partnership and collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to work sensitively with refugee population of different ethnic background and/or demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) and Good knowledge of MS word/Office.
• Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to adapt to changing working environments
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills and monitoring and evaluation skills/experience.
• Patience, perseverance, proactive, self motivated and ability to work in stressful environment

Starting Salary: Gross - Kshs. 52,500.00
 

(Applications that have not met these guidelines will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

How to Apply:
 

Please send your Cover Letter that indicates what skills and experience one has that meets the criteria and when one is available to start. 

Please also include a CV that should include contacts for three referees to kenya.applications@jrs.net.

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Wisen is an innovative and service-obsessed organization that exists to develop and deliver constantly evolving HR solutions which contribute substantially to our clients' success.  

We provide our clients, small to mid-sized companies, with an integrated suite of HR management solutions - everything from payroll to benefits, HR compliance and HR support. 

We are seeking a Client HR Business Partner to join our team. 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide Human Resource Client Management support for designated client companies ranging from 10 to over 200 worksite employees
• Communicate effectively with clients on Wisen products and services.
• Ensure client satisfaction and delivery of World Class Service, resulting in excellent client satisfaction survey ratings.
• Meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of clients.
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Client Relations Management:

• Will consult with clients and evaluate worksite needs in regards to HR services and proactively develop, implement and deliver service plans which capture clients objectives for the year.
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• BA/BS degree required.
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CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, supported by MasterCard Foundation, is established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

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Successful candidate will be in charge of designing, developing, reviewing and implementing curriculums in all centers. 

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• Design and Develop Curriculum Content, Training Materials, Training Modules and Teaching Aids.
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• Deeper understanding of Kenyan curriculum.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
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• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while ensuring that project deliverables are on track according to the organization’s identified needs.

How to apply
 

This position is on full time basis 

To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 20th February 2014.

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A holder of a Diploma in Sales and Marketing. 
 

He/ she should be ready to work in a startup company, set up distribution channels and recruit grow the networks. 
 

He/ she should be computer literate. 
 

Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

He / she should be able to manage time efficiently, work well under pressure and be able to multi-task. 
 

He / she should have very good negotiation skills and have ability to give management the necessary feedback. 

He / she should be good in documenting progress at work and come up with relevant documentation to analyze progress. 

He/ she should be a fast learner and be able to multi-task. 

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Salary will be negotiable but guided on fixed terms and performance. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to bayridgeconsult@gmail.com by 13th February, 2014.

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Requirements :
 

Must be either a Degree Holder or Advanced Diploma Holder in French (as per laid down rules by the Commission for Higher Education) and have at least 6 months of Teaching experience at tertiary level in French. 

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The HR Director, I.A.T.
P.O. Box 14201-00800, 

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Reporting to: General Manager
 

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Getbucks Nairobi

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• Provide current and prospective customers with excellent service
• Meet stringent targets within the agreed deadlines
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Applications Welcome

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It aims to support Kenyans to participate in the oil and gas industry.

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  Environment and Geosciences 
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The scheme is open to candidates who want to make a real contribution to the future of their country.
 

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www.tullowgroupscholarshipscheme.org
 

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