Job Summary
The role holder will be in charge of providing backstopping support to the refugee incentive teachers and head teachers in the ABEs and AEPs in Dadaab refugee.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Role Purpose
The role holder will be in charge of
providing backstopping support to the refugee incentive teachers and
head teachers in the ABEs and AEPs in Dadaab refugee. Education in
Emergencies project is implemented through a partnership with ECHO under
a consortium led by Save the Children. The teachers support officers
will ensure quality learning through trainings of refugee teachers,
mentorship and quality monitoring. The role holders will also support in
ensuring quality benchmarks are developed and observed for better
learning outcomes for refugee children. School record keeping,
monitoring and implementation of the CBC within the non-formal
education. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role
holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be
able to vary working hours accordingly.
Contract Duration: 12 Months.
No of Vacancies: Two (2) Position
Reporting to: Education coordinator
Location: Dadaab
Nationality: Kenya National only
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education with a minimum teaching experience of 5 years or more.
Certified P1 teaching qualifications with TSC certification number.
Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in education sector preferably in refugee set-up.
Experience and in-depth understanding of CBC and non-formal education system.
Proven experience and skills in improving girls’ enrolment, retention and transition.
Soft skills in handling disciplinary and truancy cases involving
learners by use of non-violent means such as counselling and guidance.
Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issues
Experiences of facilitating community-based training, capacity building school managements, and awareness campaigns
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the
ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative
approaches to problem solving
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful,
kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their careers
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and the local language in the camps and the host community
Good report writing skills
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
Desirable
Previous experience in working in a consortium with INGOs delivering education and girl child education services
Demonstrated teamwork skills
High level of motivation and enthusiasm for education
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Local language and contexts
Experience of working with communities and other agencies that support education
The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people
across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help
children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare,
education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the
highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their
voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great
organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us
achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a
meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and
inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are
highly valued.
How to Apply.
Please apply in English saving your CV and
covering letter as a single document, including your salary
expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please
visit our website athttps://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our
selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children
from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards
including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding
Policy. All employees are also expected to carry out their duties in
accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Disclaimer:Save
the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever
stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment
agents
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