Education Facilitator at Nuru Kenya

The Facilitator will be expected to assist in the facilitation of training sessions for both education and leadership programs. Facilitators should demonstrate a strong commitment to children’s education. He/she should value and maintain strong relationships with the community, schools, parents and children.

Education Facilitators Job Specific Responsibilities

• Training teachers on the Nuru Curriculum during school vocations and when called upon
• Shows creativity and innovation in facilitation and team building
• Develops and follows laid down schedule and meetings with trainees and schools
• Maintains a positive relationship with schools, parents, students, the community, cooperative group and Nuru staff
• Supports the team in achieving both day to day goals and program goals
• Gives clear and specific feedback on the level of learners, and teacher’s relationship with schools, and the effectiveness of different teaching techniques
• Maintains checklists, leads filling out of required documents such as attendance record
• Support workshop sessions with participants
• Provide feedback on how to improve the Nuru curriculum during debrief sessions
• Take responsible care of training materials by ensuring that materials are available ahead of time and handed over to the training manager after the training
• Assess and evaluate trainees based on knowledge gained and reaction during trainings
• Does regular follow ups to monitor implementation of teacher training
• Additional roles as assigned by your supervisor during the training period
• Note: Management reserves the right to change the job description from time to time and as required.

Minimum Qualifications for the Education Facilitators Job

• Kenyan citizen or ability to work in Kenya
• Possess KCSE with mean grade of C+ (plus) or above; with at least a C plain in English
• Be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in Education from an institution recognized in Kenya
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience training adults
• Demonstrates strong English reading and writing ability
• Possesses great interpersonal skills
• Is flexible, open-minded and willing to learn from others
• Possesses excellent time management skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and a selfless attitude
• Relates well with children, teachers and the community as a whole
• Values community development
• Believes in the power of education and literacy
• Is able to work independently but also follows directions well

Working Condition

• Work will be performed both in the office and in the field. Some work is also expected to be performed over the weekend and evenings during busier seasons.

Remuneration

• Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.