Mentoring Field Coordinators at Equity Group Foundation

Description

In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated, and passionate candidates to fill the above position within the Equity Group Foundation.

The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of Elimu program and its operations within a defined region. Your experience in dealing with learners together with your knowledge on youth and teens will be of optimal value in driving the program closer to its goals.

• Coordinate Elimu program school mentorship activities in the region.
• Monitor Elimu scholar’s performance progress.
• Work closely with schools, parents and CSAC members to identify and address psychosocial needs among Elimu scholars Coordinate stakeholders’ participatory forums at the regional level. Promote Elimu program and ensure alignment to the existing policy framework of Equity, Government, and other stakeholders. Facilitate and maintain smooth partnerships between MOE, Parents, schools, and Equity.
• Coordinate training of CSAC, BGDM and other staff handling the selection process in the region
• Play a liaison role with the Elimu program stake holders including teachers in partner schools and the CSACs, Education offices especially at County and sub county in the region to ensure a more coordinated working relationship
• Prepare Elimu program quarterly reports for the region
• Support coordination of Elimu selection processes in the region

Target regions

1. Upper Western region: Vihiga and Siaya county
2. Lower Western region: Busia and Bungoma county
3. Upper Nyanza region: Narok, Bomet, Kisii, Nyamira counties
4. Upper Northern region: Wajir, Garissa, Mandera counties

Qualifications

• At least a University degree in Education, social work, project management or any other relevant field.
• A Masters degree in a related field is an added advantage Excellent command of office software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant computer applications.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in education sector, with youth, social welfare, or any other related programs.
• Acquainted with Kenyan education development and trends.

Desired skills:

• Excellent planning and organization
• Ability to negotiate
• Excellent report writing
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent training and facilitation skills
• Good data management skills
• Proactive and problem-solving skills

Competences:

• Demonstrates high levels of integrity and ethical standards. Proactive and work with minimal supervision.
• Good customer service. Teamwork and collaboration Relationship management