Education Program Assistant -Kisumu

Position Summary:
TheEducation Program Assistantwill provide technical support for the development and revision of instructional materials, work plans and specified frameworks. This will include working with regional technical team in the implementation of Tusome in the region. The EducationProgram Assistant reporting to the Regional Programs Education Officer will support the implementation of Tusome within the region. The Assistant will collaborate with the MOE and TSC county officers for successful implementation of the program. The Assistant will also provide support to for Curriculum support officers. The assignment is designed to provide technical support for effective Tusome implementation. The job function includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
Minimum Required Education & Experience
BED/ BA and five(5) years of experience working in education sector; major in either Kiswahili and English languages is an added advantage

Experience with data collection and research studies, especially literacy and early mathematics is an added advantage

Experience supervising and training data collectors;

Knowledge of Kiswahili and English instruction in Kenya;

Experience working in urban slum areas;

Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and the ability to perform and collaborate under challenging conditions.

Strong planning, community mobilization and inter-cultural communication skills required.

Experienced in working with youth Groups implementing Education Programs

Experience working on a donor-funded project pertaining to technical and organization capacity development.
Responsibilities

Essential Duties:
Support the Regional Education Programs Officer in the effective implementation of Tusome at the regional level

Contribute to development and revision of instructional materials

Participate in development and revision of training materials;

Collaborate with relevant MOE and TSC experts for effective implementation.

Support effective relationships with County and sub-county officials

Support the training of the technical team, CSO , head teachers and teachers;

Support monthly CSOs zonal/cluster teacher meetings

Undertake classroom observations

Provide support for Tusome monitoring activities in the region

Write Quality Reports for each activity

Undertake any other Tusome duties as requested by the Regional Education Programs Officer, Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and Senior Education Program Specialist.

Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

Required languages: