Programme Officer: Basic Education Support

Programme Officer: Basic Education Support

KESHO Organisation, Kilifi

Salary Ksh,35,000 – Ksh 45,000 pcm 

KESHO is a registered Community Based Organisation in Kenya SS/KFI/LR/WG/BAH – D/17/2008 and a Cooperating Institution of Rotary International

Kesho is seeking a full-time Programme Officer to provide basic education support to children sponsored through our organisation.   Kesho offers financial assistance and academic support to children from Kilifi & Ganze Districts to attend school and to help them realise their potential.  The organisation has been operating for 7 years and experiencing continuous growth. Nearly 250 students are currently supported across all levels of the education system.

The Programme Officer will be under 30 years old with a Bachelor's degree in Education or a B’Ed in Early Childhood Education. S/he will have taught in a primary school or have been involved in social work among children of this age group. S/he will be familiar with the primary and nursery education system and be able to creatively engage children at this level. The person should be sensitive to the local culture and be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

Specifically, s/he will be in charge of a new initiative within Kesho to promote reading and literacy among Kesho sponsored children to help provide a firm foundation for their academic growth and development.  S/he will be expected to work under minimal supervision, forming strong links within the communities, schools and government offices.  S/he should be energetic, with innovative ways to make learning enjoyable to “tuition-overdosed” children.  S/he will be expected to come up with systems for monitoring and evaluating the programme as well as providing guidance and counseling for those struggling with social problems.  S/he must be willing to frequently use public transport to visit schools and students. 

The post-holder will have a probationary period of 3 months and an initial contract renewable after one year depending on funding and performance.  S/he will be responsible to the KESHO committee. 

Applications, including a covering letter and curriculum vitae, should be sent to: KESHO, PO Box 997, Kilifi or emailed to info@keshokenya.org.

CV must include a reliable phone number and/or email address.

Closing date for applications: 3rd April, 2011.  Candidates who have not heard by 1st May will have not been short-listed for interview.