Director Early Childhood Education at County Government of Tana River

TRCPSB/V/NO. 017/2025: DIRECTOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION J/G ‘R’ (1 POST)

Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract

Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Facilitating learning;
• Preparing policy papers on ECDE in the County;
• Coordinating the harmonization and implementation of ECDE policies in the County;
• Programme-based budgeting of ECDE Programmes in the County;
• Drawing the County procurement plan of County ECDE Programmes;
• Preparing responses on ECDE matters for the Chief Officer in respect of County Assembly enquiries;
• Coordinate planning and implementation of ECDE Centre programmes;
• Engaging stakeholders in the ECDE Sector;
• Participate in the preparation, implementation and review of the ECDE Policy;
• Developing and implementing the strategic plan of the ECDE Sector;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the ECDE programmes in the County;
• Coordinate professional development and capacity-building for early childhood teachers and other stakeholders;
• Liaising with community, education fraternity, other government departments and other relevant Stakeholders on ECDE related matters;
• Coordinating the preparation and costing of annual County ECDE Workplan;
• Coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring and evaluation reports on the ECDE Sector for the County;
• Managing early childhood programmes at County and Community level;
• Customizing County based (local) curriculum for ECDE;
• Coordinating research at County and community level on Early Childhood Development and Education;
• Documenting and disseminating information on early childhood programme projects;
• Acting as link between the Sub-Counties, local agencies and community on Managing the County Resource Centre for ECDE programmes; and
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Degree in Early Childhood Development and Education offered by a recognized institution of higher learning;
• A Masters of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development and Education or any other relevant Masters in Education from a recognized institution of higher learning/university will be an added advantage;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized government training institution;
• Registered by the Teachers Service Commission;
• A Certificate in Computer applications;
• Valid medical report from a recognized government health facility; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.