Director, Early Childhood Development Education at Kakamega County

Duties and Responsibilities 

• The officer will report to Chief Officer, Education, Science and Technology. 
• Provide leadership in the management, development and implementation of ECDE Programmes;
• Mobilize resources for ECDE projects and programmes;
• Develop partnership with various stakeholders to improve status and management of ECDE Centers and link the stakeholders to the Ministry; 
• Lead in preparation and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plans and periodic reports of the department;
• Provide technical and coordination support to the stakeholders and partners in mainstreaming ECDE;
• Manage and review regular reports from ECDE Program Officers; 
• Compile reports and disseminate technical reviews and improvements in project quality and partner support;
• Develop play-based curriculum for ECDE in the county; and
• Supervise the design, development and preparation of ECDE play and learning materials for both normal and special needs children. 

Requirements for Appointment 
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- 

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ in the Public Service, for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider Public Service or Private Sector;
• Master’s degree in ECDE or a related field from a recognized university;
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) from a recognized University; 
• Exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring;
• Clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals and objectives;
• Excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from recognized institution;
• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in execution of duties and responsibilities; and
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.