The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social development in developing countries. AKF (EA) invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator – KENSIP to be based in Mombasa. The position reports to the Regional Programme Officer Education. This location may change if required in the future.
Key responsibilities will involve:
• Overall quality implementation of the KENSIP programme, including the selection and recruitment of suitably qualified staff in consultation with AKF, EA and Ministry of Education.
• All programme logistics including prudent management of equipment and consumables.
• Effective supervision, evaluation and dissemination of lessons learnt.
• Oversee the implementation of programme activities.
• Monitoring and evaluation of activities at school and cluster levels.
• Supervision of the programme implementation, management of staff and communication strategy.
• Preparation of Plans, Reports and Budgets in consultation with AKF EA
• Prudent management of project finances including approval of payments
• Design and assistance with the implementation of all training and support programmes for teachers, head teachers and government officers.
• Maintain co-ordination and strengthen linkages with the Ministry of Education – Provincial and District Education Officers, Shanzu TTC and other NGOs approved by AKF, EA
• Preparation and submission of project annual, quarterly, financial and narrative reports.
Qualification and Experience
• Masters in Education or its equivalent,
• Knowledge of education policies, strategies and priorities
• Experience in teaching and or teacher training will be an added advantage
• Familiarity with grant management, national and fiscal environments in Kenya and knowledge of key policy and development issues;
• High level of computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheets, power point and database programmes.
• Ability to efficiently co-ordinate and manage multiple demands, excel in multitasking, yet remain focused and detail oriented;
• Ability to work independently to strict deadlines; and
• Excellent verbal and writing communications skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage.
Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications with CV, cover letter describing why the applicant would excel in this position, and names, telephone and email contact information of three referees by 7th August, 2009 to the Regional Human Resource Officer, Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa, by e-mail to: akf.east-africa@akdn.org or by mail to Aga Khan Foundation East Africa, P.O. Box 40898 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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