Project Background:
The Salvation Army is an international movement that operates in 121 countries. We are an evangelical part of the Christian Church and have been active in Kenya since 1921.
The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory is initiating a project to enhance the quality and sustainability of its Youth Polytechnics (YP) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres.
Through this project we aim to provide greater opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. This is a 3 year project, targeting Youth Polytechnics and ECD centres in parts of Rift Valley, Nairobi and Eastern Provinces.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Territorial Projects Officer, we are seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of project implementation. It is a one year, full-time contract position, renewable depending on performance.
The position will be based at our headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, and will involve travel within Nairobi and to rural areas approximately 50% of the time.
As Project Manager you will work with parents, teachers and school management committees to achieve the following:
The Salvation Army is an international movement that operates in 121 countries. We are an evangelical part of the Christian Church and have been active in Kenya since 1921.
The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory is initiating a project to enhance the quality and sustainability of its Youth Polytechnics (YP) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres.
Through this project we aim to provide greater opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. This is a 3 year project, targeting Youth Polytechnics and ECD centres in parts of Rift Valley, Nairobi and Eastern Provinces.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Territorial Projects Officer, we are seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of project implementation. It is a one year, full-time contract position, renewable depending on performance.
The position will be based at our headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, and will involve travel within Nairobi and to rural areas approximately 50% of the time.
As Project Manager you will work with parents, teachers and school management committees to achieve the following:
- Link YP and ECD teachers into appropriate training and professional development opportunities
- Improve the physical facilities and learning environments of YP and ECD centres
- Build the capacity of communities to better manage their YP and ECD centres
- Help The Salvation Army to promote quality within its vocational and early childhood education programmes
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Degree in Education, either Technical Training or Early Childhood Education
- Teaching experience of at least 5 years
- Qualifications in Project Management, with demonstrated project management experience that will enable you to design and conduct baseline surveys, develop work plans, design monitoring tools and prepare regular project reports.
- Management experience in a recognized educational institution would be an advantage
- A strong understanding of the latest developments in government policy towards YP and ECD, particularly curriculum standards and registration requirements
- The ability and desire to work with communities in a participatory way
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel
- Fluent written and verbal English and Kiswahili language skills
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV, including the contact details of at least 3 professional referees, via email to kenya_projects@kya.salvationarmy.org by Friday 9th July 2010.
