RTI International Chief of Party, Kenya Early Childhood Development Program in Kenya
Job Description
RTI’s International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.
The International Education Division is seeking qualified candidates for the Chief of Party position for a three year education programme in Kenya focused on improving Early Childhood Development (ECD) systems and outcomes. The project will consist of a main office in Nairobi and two County offices that will be charged with implementing interventions at the County level. This project will be focused on improving the quality of ECD systems and instruction. The instruction will be focused on development of early reading, mathematics, psychosocial and health skills and concepts. The Chief of Party will lead the management, implementation and overall quality assurance of the programme. In this role, s/he will be RTI’s primary point of contact with RTI, donors and Kenyan government counterpart agencies. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall implementation of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme , to include development of materials in local languages and English; development and support of ECD mathematics, support to the ECD system at the national and county level, and strengthening of teacher and community health worker support mechanisms for improving knowledge and practice.
Essential Job Functions:
The COP’s roles and responsibilities will include:
- Oversee technical, administrative and financial operations (e.g., operations, compliance, reporting, and implementation) in coordination with the RTI Home Office;
- Provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the design, delivery and evaluation of technical assistance, implementation and research; all with a focus on ECD instruction and teacher support and training;
- Collaborate with Ministry of Education, Science & Technology & Ministry of Health counterparts and other education and health stakeholders to guide implementation and ensure the timely and quality completion of technical, financial and contractual deliverables;
- Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiate an agreement of those plans with the client;
- Maintain and effectively manage relationships with Kenyan and international partners and RTI home office staff implementing the programme;
- Provide technical advice and input into developing: instructional materials in English, Kiswahili and Maths; programs for health implementation; and teacher professional development for ECD programs.
- Provide oversight and technical input into the development and use of ICT for supporting and observing teachers.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Competencies:
- A Master’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including education reform, teacher training, literacy, gender issues, grants management, research and community mobilization;
- A proven track record in managing large-scale education programmes in developing countries;
- Prior experience working in Eastern Africa or Southern Africa preferred;
- Extensive experience with British established education systems;
- Experience and proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government counterparts and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff into a cohesive team;
- Experience with donor programme management policies, procedures and reporting requirements;
- Absolute fluency in English and superlative communication and writing skills.
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to internationaledu@rti.org and indicate “Kenya Chief of Party” in the subject title.
About RTI
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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