School management and business development specialist

Your activities/tasks 

As a Comundo co-worker, you will be part of Comundo's country program in Kenya. You will contribute to strengthening the TVET system in Kisumu County so that vulnerable children and youth can have better professional and social prospects by developing relevant skills through high-quality and inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Based in one of the "Centres of Excellence" in Kisumu you will provide support to improve the management and administration systems of the centres, ensure that Managers of the 26 TVET Centres are able to run their centres effectively and efficiently and that the colleges develop their production side to increase their financial sustainability. Among others you will: 

• Conduct organizational capacity assessments of the colleges and training needs assessments of their staff.

• Suggest introduction of improved management and administration systems for the management of resources and student administration and support improvements. 

• Develop a model for colleges to improve their production units and assist in implementing the model. 

• Assist in improving course administration. 

• Organize and conduct training and coaching for center managers. 

Your profile 

• Solid qualification in education management or business administration. 

• Proven experience in the running of schools, colleges, or other educational facilities. 

• If possible, working as a teacher or trainer of trainers/teachers 

• Experience with the development of administrative systems and data management. 

• Substantial computer literacy and very good command of the English language 

General requirements

• Completed vocational or tertiary education 

• At least 2 years of professional experience 

• Between 25 and 60 years old. 

• Resident in Switzerland or Germany 

• Intercultural competencies and the ability to act in diverse contexts 

• Good physical and mental health • Ability to work independently and in a team

• High social skills and intercultural sensitivity 

• You are motivated to live a simple lifestyle 

• You are prepared to contribute to public relations and fundraising