In this role, he/she is
responsible for designing and managing programs that achieve measurable
improvements aligned with the organisations strategic goals, including
in gender equitable teaching practices, life skills education, literacy,
and differentiated instruction strategies. Importantly, the Director of
Education is responsible for the development, leadership, and
management of the organisation teachers (including school Division
Heads), aligned with clearly-articulated standards, and accountability
metrics. The role further requires ownership over the effective
day-to-day operations of the organisation, including policy development
and enforcement, admissions procedures, budget management, documentation
and knowledge management, campus and student safety, and strategies for
stakeholder engagement with parents, alumni, and the larger community.
Finally, as a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Education
contributes to the larger organizational strategy and culture and, in
particular, collaborates closely with the Director of Programs to
develop and facilitate training programs for teachers across our School
Network.Duties are fulfilled using his/her expertise and experience
developing and managing education programs in a school and/or
education-focused NGO environment using program planning and management
strategies, curriculum development and teacher training skills, program
evaluation and impact metrics underpinned by logical frameworks,and
learning methodologies that promote gender equity. The role requires
exceptional written and oral communication skills, superior
responsiveness, ethics, and professional integrity, and an ability to
engage colleagues,partners, and stakeholders at all levels to ensure
clarity and alignment with the organisation’s vision and mission.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
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Develop and execute the organisations model school strategy, including
an articulated logical framework, workplans, and tools for measuring and
documenting impact toward target outcomes.
● Establish
and introduce the organisations teaching standards with key performance
indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure teacher capacity aligned with
target goals, particularly in areas of literacy, gender equity and
inclusion, and differentiated learning.
● Develop,
implement, and execute a professional development strategy for teachers
aligned with identified needs, Ministry of Education requirements, and
organizational goals, including the design and facilitation of in-house
workshops, coaching/mentoring practices, digital resources, and
engagement with outside experts.
● Oversee the performance
management process of teachers based on achievement of established KPIs
and quantifiable professional development goals.
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Establish KPIs and provide guidance and direction to the Heads of Early
learning, Primary and Junior school in support of the effective
day-to-day management of the organisation, ensuring that all programs
(curricular and extracurricular) achieve clearly stated objectives, are
implemented on time, and comply with organizational policies,
procedures, and priorities.
● Establish, communicate, and
institutionalize policies, practices, and procedures to ensure
compliance with Ministry of Education standards and alignment with core
organizational mission, priorities, and objectives.
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Collaborate with the Finance Department and the School Administrator to
develop and manage the organsation operating budget while identifying
strategies to optimize costs aligned with goals to enrich the quality of
programs and resources.
● Serve as a member of the Global
Leadership Team by upholding and modeling the value-driven culture of
the organization, participating in calls and meetings with the larger
Leadership Team, and sharing/cascading
information to teachers and the organisations community.
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Stakeholder engagement; liaise and build partnerships with government
education authorities, school PTA, community stakeholder, the
organisation School Network. Represent the organisation in education
networks and forums
● Prepare and communicate termly and
annual impact reports for circulation to the wider leadership
team,including quantitative and qualitative data aligned with target
outcomes for identified priority areas.
● Support
fundraising and development initiatives in collaboration with the Chief
Development Officer and the Executive Director.
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Continually manage risks, assess, identify, and address gaps and
weaknesses to improve programmatic and operational performance,
efficiency, and effectiveness
● Stay abreast with global trends in education, innovate and integrate evidence based practices in the organisations activities.
Our Client is looking for:
● An experienced educator, inspiring and creative thinker who is deeply passionate and knowledgeable about gender equity
● A results-oriented and community-centered leader with a commitment to working and living in rural Kenya.
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Familiarity and experience with the objectives and target outcomes
associated with Kenya’s competency-based curriculum (CBC) at the primary
and junior school levels
● Knowledge and understanding of
Gender Transformative Education concepts and implementation strategies,
particularly for students in very young adolescence
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Highly developed program/project management skills, including design and
application of logical frameworks and monitoring, evaluation, and
learning (MEL) methodologies.
● Ability to develop and deliver professional development training to teachers and other adult learners
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Mature and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact
effectively in a multicultural environment with stakeholders and
colleagues at all organizational levels
● Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
● Knowledge and high proficiency in computer applications
● Self-reliant and results-oriented with the flexibility to live and work in a rural community
● Excellent judgment, integrity, and problem-solving skills
● Strong mentoring experience to inspire and develop teams with diverse levels of expertise
● Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask, prioritize effectively, and adhere to deadlines
● Exceptional analytical skills to effectively assess, monitor, and communicate data
Education and work experience:
● Master’s degree in Education or Bachelor's degree with significant experience in educational leadership.
● 7+ years leadership experience at a school or non-governmental organization in Kenya
● Advanced education, certified skills, and/or professional experience in the area of gender equity, including
knowledge of Gender Transformative Education goals and practices
Additional requirements:
● Ability to manage and be accountable for the handling of confidential and sensitive information
● Ability to respond quickly and maintain composure in situations that impact the safety and security of children
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An incident-free Children’s Check and National Police Check
(Certificate of Good Conduct) is a strict condition of employment and
must be provided at time of hire and updated on request
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Consistent with the leadership level of this position and the need to
effectively communicate with US-based colleagues, periodic weekend and
after-hours work is expected and required to meet organizational
priorities
● Occasional travel based on organizational priorities
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Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support coverage for
management-level and other colleagues who are absent, on holiday, or
personal leave
