Current Opportunities at Education Development Center

Position Description 

• As part of KPLP, the Family and Community Participation Advisor will lead technical work under Result 3 ‘Community and family support for student learning and wellbeing strengthened and sustained.’ This includes designing and implementing technical assistance with grantee youth organizations conducting effective after-school remediation programs for primary school learners and engaging families in support to student learning and well-being.  
• The Family and Community Participation Advisor will possess expertise in working with youth organizations in support of children’s reading improvement and well-being, as well as in strategies to support family and caregiver engagement in reading and in identifying and addressing barriers to community and family level reading support. The successful candidate will possess outstanding technical skills as well as the ability to collaborate in a highly effective manner with technical and operational counterparts within the project team, with grantee organizations and community members, with MOE and government counterpart agencies, and other education sector stakeholders.  

The Family and Community Participation Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Family and Community Participation Advisor responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide technical assistance to regional office personnel and KPLP youth grantees in the development and implementation of effective, CBC-aligned after-school programs supporting learning remediation and student well-being. 
• Provide technical guidance to KPLP youth grantee organizations in effective engagement of family and caregivers for student well-being and reading support. 
• Provide training and capacity building to KPLP team members and counterparts in effective engagement of youth, families, and caregivers for student wellbeing and learning. 
• Support the development of child safeguarding procedures and provide training in and oversight of their implementation. 
• Collaborate with technical team members in developing and implementing instruments for data collection and monitoring fidelity of implementation. 
• Work with the KPLP administration and finance team and counterparts to establish planning and budgeting procedures for supported activities. 
• Institute and monitor procedures to ensure prompt collection and submission of implementation data. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of the collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda, including in facilitating lessons learned and information sharing activities related to community and family engagement. 
• Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports, and other data as required. 

Qualifications

• The candidate for the position of Family and Community Participation Advisor shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:  

Education:  

• Master’s degree in education, early grade reading, literacy and language instruction, community-based development, social work, or related field. 

Skills and Experience: 

• 8 to 9 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience.  
• Experience in strengthening family engagement in reading and in providing related technical assistance. 
• Experience in providing technical support and orientation to youth-led organizations. 
• Experience in assessing youth organization capacity building needs and in designing and supporting implementation of capacity building plans. 
• Demonstrated experience in support of strengthening the relationship between schools and families and caregivers. 
• Experience with providing technical oversight and quality assurance to youth engagement in supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. 
• Expertise in development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure safeguarding of learners. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively design and deliver training content related to parental and community engagement for reading support and primary grade language and literacy learning. 
• Experience in coordinating with central and district-level education authorities. 
• Knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive education practices. 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills. 
• Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure and hard deadlines. 
• Ability to multitask. 
• Experience in collaboratively designing and delivering capacity building with community and education sector counterparts and stakeholders. 

Language: 

• Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili is required. 

Other:

• Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.

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Position Description

• The Accountant will assist the Finance and Administration Manager in performing project accounting tasks. S/he will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports and assisting in the preparation of financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts, data entry, corresponding with vendors, as appropriate, and ensuring the project is compliant with USAID financial regulations. This position reports to the Finance and Administration Manager.

Essential Functions will include, but are not limited to:

• Supports the Finance and Administration Manager in conducting day-to-day finance operations, including enforcement of EDC and USAID policies, procedures and systems.
• Supports the Finance and Administration Manager in the preparation of project monthly financial reports and tracking of spending against the approved budget.
• Manages the process of clearing bills, advance reconciliation, payments, and vouchers, including a review and certification of supporting documentation to ensure it is compliant with local tax laws, as well as USAID and EDC policies.
• Records project transactions in QuickBooks, utilizing the correct charge codes and monitoring alignment to budgeted activities.
• Prepares the bank reconciliation of each account prior to the monthly close.
• Prepares weekly cash flow needs for review by the Finance and Administration Manager and approval by Chief of Party and follow up with U.S. Home Office for wiring.
• Monitors and reports on vendor payment schedules and obligations.
• Monitors employee advance aging and ensures timely liquidation.
• Works closely with the EDC US Home Office to ensure timely reconciliation of monthly expense reports and responds to any inquiries, as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• Provides necessary information to payroll service provider to ensure salaries are being processed in accordance with requirements.
• Prepares and submits required DA-1 form and associated supporting documentation on a monthly basis as part of seeking approval for VAT refunds. Follows up with individual vendors for tax refunds once requests have been approved.
• Previews all back-up documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with EDC policies and procedures. Ensures all supporting financial documentation is scanned and digitally archived on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies.
• Ensures the safeguarding of checks and other office documents such as vehicle licenses, contracts, and leases in conjunction with HR / Office Manager.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and ethics when dealing with documentation and related information on sensitive and confidential matters, as well as with EDC colleagues.
• Conducts checks on compliance with USAID’s Anti-Terrorist Certification (“ATC”) regulations.
• Other duties as required.
• The candidate for the position of Accountant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

• Secondary education required; additional technical or collegiate education desirable

Skills and Experience:

• 4 to 5 years of direct relevant experience in accounting required;
• Experience supporting large USAID or other international donor-funded projects required;
• Proficiency working with QuickBooks accounting system required;
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
• Knowledge of Kenyan labor and tax laws, specifically regarding VAT refunds;
• Detail-oriented and organized;
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team in difficult work environment;
• Certified Public Accountant.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.

Other:

• Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.

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Position Description 

• The Human Resources Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting human resources functions essential to the effective operation of the project. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Assistant will assist in various Human Resources activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist in the recruitment process by posting job vacancies, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication. 
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing documentation, conducting orientations, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, HR databases, and other relevant documentation. 
• Assist in benefits administration tasks such as enrollment, changes, and inquiries, ensuring timely communication with employees and external providers. 
• Support Human Resources initiatives and projects, including employee engagement activities, performance management processes, and training and development programs. 
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Human Resources policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements. 
• Coordinate employee relations activities, including addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and facilitating communication between employees and management. 
• Assist in the administration of Human Resources related documentation, including employment contracts, policies, and procedures manuals. 
• Support Human Resources reporting and data analysis efforts by compiling and analyzing Human Resources metrics and preparing reports as needed. 
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive Human Resources information and employee matters. 

Qualifications

• The candidate for the position of Human Resources Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 

Education: 

• Secondary education required. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Two to three years of prior experience in Human Resources or related Administrative and Clerical roles required. 
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred. 
• Familiarity with Human Resource practices, policies, and procedures as they pertain to Kenya labor laws preferred. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) required. 
• Familiarity with Kronos software preferred. 
• Familiarity with online line job posting platforms such as Smart Recruiters and other Kenya based job posting websites preferred.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English. 

Language: 

• Fluency in English is required. 

Other: 

• Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.  

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Position Description 

• As part of KPLP, the Professional Development Advisor will play a critical role in advancing the project's objectives related to teacher training and teacher professional development focused on language and literacy instruction in the primary grades. The Professional Development Advisor leads technical assistance and collaboration in teacher professional development including school-based teacher professional development. The successful candidate will possess outstanding technical skills as well as the ability to collaborate in a highly effective manner with technical and operational counterparts within the project team, with MOE and government counterpart agencies, and other education sector stakeholders. 

The Professional Development Advisor will report to the Deputy Chief of Party. This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Professional Development Advisor’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead collaborative technical planning for sustainable short- and long-term teacher professional development activities to strengthen language and literacy instruction and outcomes for primary school students.   
• In collaboration with technical counterparts, design and carry out high quality, CBC-aligned training plans and programs in language and literacy instruction, including early grade reading, inclusive pedagogy, inclusive teaching and learning materials, learning remediation, and continuous assessment. 
• Provide technical assistance in school-based teacher professional development as well as in the development and implementation of continuous assessment. 
• Liaise with MOE and government of Kenya counterparts at the central and decentralized levels in planning and implementation of teacher professional development activities, building on existing content and materials. 
• Provide technical assistance to the development of online and hybrid teacher training materials and processes. 
• Collaborate with technical team members in developing and implementing instruments for monitoring fidelity of implementation. 
• Provide technical assistance and support to the development and implementation of training by Master Trainers with Head teachers, senior teachers, star teachers, and classroom teachers, as well as quality support officers and curriculum support officers. 
• Work with the KPLP administration and finance team and counterparts to establish planning and budgeting procedures for supported training. 
• Institute and monitor procedures to ensure prompt collection and submission of implementation data. 
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda. 
• Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports, and other data as required. 

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Professional Development Advisor shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 

Education:  

• Master’s degree in education, early grade reading, literacy and language instruction, curriculum development, or related field. 

Skills and Experience: 

• 8 to 9 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience.  
• Experience as a primary school classroom teacher and experience in providing CBC-aligned language and literacy instruction and coaching. 
• Expert knowledge in the design of effective, inclusive curriculum, materials, and instructional approaches in a bilingual and transitional early grade literacy learning context. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively design and deliver training content related to primary grade language and literacy instruction. 
• Experience in planning and implementing school-based learning remediation. 
• Experience in the development and implementation of tools to support fidelity of implementation. 
• Proficiency in preparing detailed progress reports and annual summaries. 
• Experience in coordinating with central and district-level education authorities. 
• Knowledge of gender-responsive teaching methodologies and inclusive education practices. 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills. 
• Experience using technology to support instruction and learning, and/or instructional leadership development strongly desired. 
• Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure and hard deadlines. 
• Ability to multitask. 
• Experience in collaboratively designing and delivering capacity building with education sector counterparts and stakeholders. 

Language: 

• Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili is required. 

Other: 

• Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.