The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES,K) is recruiting a Programme Manager to lead a four-year grant-funded Teacher Professional Development project at the Aga Khan Nursery School and the Aga Khan Primary School in Mombasa.
The project, “Strengthening Education Systems in East Africa” (SESEA) is a cross agency initiative within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
Vacancy: Programme Manager
- Provide leadership and management for the professional development of teachers according to the SESEA project goals and timelines.
- Oversee all aspects and activities of the project, including interagency planning and reporting, management and evaluation, hiring and supervision of literacy coaches, upgrading of learning facilities, development of demonstration classrooms, and collaboration with teacher training programmes to implement teacher practicum assignments in the nursery and primary school.
The Programme Manager will work closely with the School Leadership and the AKES,K Central office in Nairobi.
Required qualifications:
Proficiency in English is essential. Master’s Degree in Education, or higher, preferably with evaluation and Early Childhood education experience.
A minimum of 2 years’ of successful experience in grant or project management is required.
The Programme Manager position is based in Mombasa.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Additional job qualifications are available upon request.
Position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants should submit their CV by Wednesday 5th March 2014 to:
Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: hr@akesk.org