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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Education Officer - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - Nairobi, Kenya

Education Officer at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, jointly finance the initiative of Development-oriented Emergency and Transitional Aid for Refugees in Kenya, which is implemented by GIZ through multi-sectorial support to the UNHCR Kenya Programme.

Requirements
  • Degree in Education or related courses
  • 2 years working experience in an education project
  • Experience working with refugees will be an added advantage
  • Roles and responsibilities:
  • Work closely with MOE and the City Education Department in promoting admission of refugees in schools.
  • Advice the DETA- RK programme on Education related issues and the necessary corresponding interventions.
  • Coordinate capacity building of teachers, parents and Education officials through training.
  • Coordinate supply of crucial items to schools to promote conducive learning environments
  • Closely work with the Department of Adult Education to support adult literacy centers that admit refugees.
  • Monitor progress of education interventions including school enrolment, retention and completion.
  • Represent GIZ in meetings touching on Education matters
  • Prepare and submit quality activity, monthly and other periodic reports.
  • Attend to other duties which will emerge in the process of service to refugees and as directed by the Community Development Manager.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic applications to: ruth.mwangi@giz.de

Closing date:  02 Mar 2012