Director, Education Support at Kakamega County

Job Description

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Kakamega County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the south, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma County to the North and Nandi County to the East. The county covers an area of .3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, ). The altitude of the county is between 1, metres and 2, metres above sea level.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, monitoring of policies and strategies in development of Education Support; Supervise the promotion and implementation of Education Support programmes and policies; Prepare and implement the strategic plan and annual work plans in the Department; Prepare the budget and procurement plans for the Department; Coordinate and provide technical support to the stakeholders; Mobilize resources for Education support programs in the County; Develop partnerships with various stakeholders to improve status and management of Education support programs and link the stakeholders to the County; Provide framework for reporting from all education support programmes; and Supervise the design, development and preparation of education support programs for both normal and special needs in both primary and secondary schools.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- 

Served in the grade of Deputy Director Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ in the Public Service, for a minimum period of three years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector; Master’s degree in Educational Planning Management/Project Management, Strategic Management or its equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized university; Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution; Clear understanding of National Education Framework, Policies Goals and Objectives; and Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and of the Constitution of Kenya, .