Director ECDE at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/031/2022/2023; DIRECTOR ECDE, JOB GROUP “Q” POSITION: ONE (1).
Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

For appointment to this position an officer must have; -

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) from a recognized University;
• Have a Master’s degree in ECDE or a related field from a recognized university;
• Have clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals and objectives;
• Have excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in execution of duties and responsibilities;
• Have ten (10) years working experience, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Deputy Director, ECDE or; Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)