Deputy Director Education at Muranga County Government

Duties and Responsibilities
Assist Education Director with the following functions ;

• strategic planning and coordination of the department’s programs, activities, and budget (meet, sustain, maintain)
• Develop policy for the operations of Child Care Facilities and ensure their implementation
• Take an active part in strategic planning and policy development and implementation in the department
• Develop and monitor the operational work plan and related department budgets to ensure that costs are maintained within approved budgets.
• Ensure implementation of national and county specific policies and legislation on ECDE
• Ensure the smooth running of the childcare provision within the county
• Ensure the overall staff and organisational development for the various Child Care Facilities
• Develop partnerships with the early years and childcare development experts to ensure the childcare provision meets the best practice for early childhood development
• Develop innovative ideas and solutions to improve the delivery of the ECDE and child care provision
• Liaise with donors and financiers on matters regarding construction and equipping of ECDE centre
• Ensure that child care centres promote children’s holistic development, play and learning.
• Ensure that Child Protection policies and procedures are adhered to at all times in liaison with the Children Officer
• Ensure that relevant support is given to staff development and training
• Liaise with the Teachers Service Commission for proper services delivery and curriculum development for

Requirements for appointment

• B.A. in Education or Science Degree or related fields
• Seven years’ experience in education related fields such as; classroom teaching and student program planning, curriculum development projects, educational federal or statework related experience, or management experience in related fields in the private sector
• Five years’ minimum experience in elementary or secondary education, curriculum and instruction, student