Director, Education Support at Kakamega County

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership in the formulation, implementation, monitoring of policies and strategies in development of Education Support;
• Supervise the promotion and implementation of Education Support programmes and policies; 
• Prepare and implement the strategic plan and annual work plans in the Department;
• Prepare the budget and procurement plans for the Department; 
• Coordinate and provide technical support to the stakeholders; 
• Mobilize resources for Education support programs in the County; 
• Develop partnerships with various stakeholders to improve status and management of Education support programs and link the stakeholders to the County;
• Provide framework for reporting from all education support programmes; and
• Supervise the design, development and preparation of education support programs for both normal and special needs in both primary and secondary schools. 

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 Educational Planning Management/Project Management, Strategic Management or its equivalent; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized university;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Clear understanding of National Education Framework, Policies Goals and Objectives; and
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.