Careers at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The position

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

We are seeking to fill the below post within our establishment. The position holder will be based at our High School Mombasa.

 IRE/Kiswahili Teacher

Role Summary.

• Provide an appropriately broad, balanced and differentiated learning experience for students, in accordance with the national curriculum, aims of the school and curriculum policies.
• Ensure commitment to ethos and set of values in order to secure high quality learning, effective use of resources and improvement in standards of learning and achievement for all students.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the school’s vision and mission.
• Teach students principally in the subject area across the classes and ability range in accordance with agreed schemes of work and assessment for learning, recording and reporting procedures.
• Be in a position to develop programs to meet the needs, abilities and interests of learners using a range of instructional techniques and media.
• Evaluating the performance of students throughout the school calendar year.
• Participate in the development of appropriate materials and schemes of work within your faculty and in cooperation with colleagues.
• Share responsibility for ensuring the safety, well-being and discipline of all the students at the school.
• Helping individual students who are behind or struggling to learn the content.
• Carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with agreed rotas.
• Participate in meetings with parents and colleagues relating to all aspects of your work as a teacher.

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Education or BA/BSc with P.G.D.E.
• At least 3 years' teaching experience.
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.
• Working knowledge of MS – office computer applications.

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The position

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network and one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world. AKES, Kenya operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both the national and international curricula. 

Assistant Human Resource Officer

We are looking for a skilled Assistant HR Officer to provide support to the HR function in providing efficient and effective end-to-end HR services.

Key Deliverables/Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties.

• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
• Provide administrative support in the Human Resource department.
• Handle all employee welfare issues including all staff insurances and engagement initiatives
• Process documentation and prepare reports and HR metrics  
• Assist in training, performance evaluations, exits and other HR issues
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys, etc.) and take minutes.
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
• Assist in handling complaints and grievance procedures.
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.
• Conduct initial orientation & induction of newly hired employees.
• Assist our recruiters to source candidates and coordinating the recruiting process up to the induction.
• Participate in employee disciplinary procedure
• Assist to ensure compliance with HR Policy and all processes.

The requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business degree with a focus on Human Resource Management.
• Member of the IHRM(K)
• CHRP will be an added advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in an HR & Admin role within an educational or not-for-profit organization.
• Hands-on experience in record management and HR Metrics,
• Knowledge of Kenya labour laws, government regulations on workplace and employment and HR best practice
• Proficiency in IT with experience in HRIS
• Excellent oral and written communication skill