Regional Education Program Officer at RTI International

Job Description

S/he will provide technical support for the implementation of technical reading activities, development of assessment for reading in English and Kiswahili, development of instructional material, including lesson guides and contribute to the revision of the same and also train and support Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) on specified frameworks as funded by the client and agreed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST).

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors of Education or its equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the education sector, M.A./M.Ed. preferred;
• Understanding of scientifically-based reading research;
• Knowledge of a balanced early literacy framework understanding;
• Knowledge of Kiswahili and English transition instruction strategies;
• Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the MoEST and local school communities.
• Candidates from the local county locations preferred.