Deputy Director, Programmes and Projects Coordination (PA-K GRADE 3) at Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

1. At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at a management level
2. Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Education, Sociology, Social Work,  Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
3. Masters degree in any of the following fields: Education, Sociology, Social Work,    Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
4. Certificate in Management Course lasting for at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
5. Membership to a relevant professional body;
6. Proficiency in computer applications skills;
7. Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
8. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating development and review of standards, guidelines, tools and   methodologies on the implementation of programs and projects
2. Initiating youth development programs and projects that inculcate core national     values and facilitating young people to contribute to national development priorities
3. Identifying and franchising commercial and operating centers; managing programs and projects in line with the International Award standards
4. Coordinating programme participants’ field activities; accrediting assessors; coordinating volunteer engagement; liaising with relevant stakeholders on programme development and awarding of certificates
5. Initiating the development and adoption of PA-K’s digital tools including the Online Record Book roll out, PA-K database and the Online Learning Hub roll out
6. Guiding the PA-K’s adoption and use of digital space to drive Brand awareness for growth, including; Brand Centre use, Social media and Website use and online global and National campaigns to support PA-K’s Programme Growth
7. Participating in the formulation of policy documents on PA-K Strategy
8. Undertaking the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on progress in the implementation of the digital platform roll out plan
9. Guiding the preparation of plans to facilitate achievement of the digital platform goals; and initiating the identification of key partners to support the implementation of PA-K’s digital platform plans

Job Term: Five (5) year contract renewable once

Deadline:28th March 2022