POSITION VACANT - EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Position Description

Job Title: Education Facilitator
Reports to: Education Coordinator
Based at: Lieta village, South Uyoma location in Rarieda District
Purpose of the Role:
To assist Lieta Community to meet the Millennium Development Goals (particularly universal primary education) through facilitation of education programs using integrated community developments initiatives within the community.

The Organization:
Happy Villages is a small NGO working towards a world without extreme poverty. We are based in Kisumu, Kenya.

Specific Responsibilities:

Managing a tertiary education sponsorship program for young women, including reporting, monitoring and evaluating.
Assist in conducting, in-servicing; capacity building and professional development of teaching staff in the community.
Assist in the preparation of fundraising proposals for education based projects including infrastructure.
Assisting in project implementation, developing initiatives under the ongoing projects. This will entail relating with local community structures, CBO’s, local government officials, and international/local organizations within the community.
Conducting school community consultative meetings.
Assist in the procurement of libraries and learning materials.
Preparing monthly reports and budgets on activities.
Assisting local education institutions to develop and implement strategic plans.
Maintenance and operations of accurate records systems and files for all matters pertaining to the education department.
Assist in creating/strengthening advocacy institutions for education (including PTA, community education committees/task forces).
Sensitize community to universal primary education.
Sensitize the community to the importance for education for girls.
Facilitate pre and post primary education programs and initiatives including ECD, mentoring, apprenticeship programs and entrepreneur training.
Partner with other Happy Villages departments to integrate literacy campaigns into their trainings.
Partner with Happy Villages Health Department to provide health education including sexual and reproductive health.
Skills and Experience

Report writing skills
Graduate in KCSE (C+ average) with excellent English skills (minimum B +)
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Planning and organizational skills
Strategic Project management skills
Needs to have advocacy and liaising skills
Computer skills
Qualification

At least Diploma in Strategic Planning and Management or Education

Terms of Employment
Salary 12,000 Ksh
Three month probation period after which you will be assessed based on the performance before confirmation of a one year contract.
Letter of application indicating interest

Applications should include;
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Three letters of reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts

Note: Applications will be accepted only through e-mail or to our P.O BOX:
Recruitment Committee, Happy Villages Organization
E-mail: recruitment.happyvillages@gmail.com OR
P.O. BOX 19573, 40123 Mega City, Kisumu, Kenya

Deadline for Applications: 31st March 2011
Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted by the 14th April