Education Officer Kenya Kakuma

Turkana County, Kenya

Job Description

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details will be in the Work and Development plan.

• Manage and implement delegated portfolio of CC (Education) projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from the line manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
• Provide regular progress reports to line manager/PM and the Education Specialist                
• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents 
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Provide regular progress reports to line manager/PM and the Education Specialist

Responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. 

• Participate in Education working group meetings/workshops/conferences and other stakeholders at the area Office and County level.
• Planning, monitoring and implementation of all funds related to Basic Education, youth training and Teacher’s training including technical support to project officers under his/her supervision 
• With the help of the line manager coordinate assessments, progress tracking and sensitization/mobilization; and follow-ups at field level. 
• Develop and submit timely activity plans and weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Assist the line manager in the development of Education operational plans, proposals, budgets and narratives.
• Contribute to the development of operational activity plans, budget proposals and project narrative reports
• Monitor, evaluate and ensure that the Education activities are in consistent with plans, budget lines and NRC’s policies and standards
• Ensure timely procurement, development and distribution of educational training modules, materials and equipment. 
• Provide job training for project assistants to improve their delivery service.
• Ensure effective distribution and monitoring of scholastic materials 
• Develop, coordinate and lead education sector assessments in target areas. 
• Support the capacity building of the Ministry of Education, BOMs, Head Teachers, Teachers, Parents, Community Leaders and other stakeholders
• Prepare and submit field, biweekly, monthly project reports, quarterly and situational reports timely.
• Develop case studies and success stories of trainees/learners who excelled in their training/studies.
• Daily communication with Ministry of Education in Turkana West Sub County and Turkana County government, local authorities and education partners.
• Weekly planning and reporting to line manager project coordinator.
• Supporting line manager/PC in regular reporting to donors (monthly, quarterly and annually)
• Represent NRC in Education working groups, inter agency meetings and MOE meetings along with PM or in his/her absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management or coordination, preferably in the education sector.
• Demonstrated experience working on education projects, particularly those focused on equity, inclusion, and marginalized groups.
• Strong knowledge of Kenya’s education system and policies, especially at the primary education level.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government (Ministry of Education), NGOs, and community groups.
• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of education projects for at least 3 years mostly in humanitarian assistance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili including the ability to explain and present technical information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of Human Rights and Humanitarian Protection programming principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).