Project Coordinator/Special Needs Education Expert Job at Life Ministry Kenya

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement project activities according to the project proposal, country specific Results Framework and work plan.
• Carry out regular monitoring of project activities, report on any irregularities/obstacles which may hamper effective implementation of the project, and make recommendations for changes when necessary.
• Promote the use of appropriate strategies for addressing the needs of the target vulnerable groups of children in the target area with special focus on inclusive education.
• Provide support to other technical officers that carry out related activities, and appropriate support and mentorship to the Community Mobilizer, members of the project team and key stakeholders.
• Plan for the training of selected teachers on general Inclusive Education and specialised areas and facilitate awareness creation for the members of community and other stakeholders in the target area.
• Give support and participate in the baseline survey.
• Document and share with the relevant stakeholders best practices, lessons learned, photos, testimonies, case study stories etc.
• Manage project funds and resources as per the established project budgets.
• Provide periodic internal and external progress and financial reports in line with established procedures and using agreed format.
• Coordinate the process of procurement of project materials.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders including representation in meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, Social Sciences or other related fields.
• At least two years’ work experience with Development Project/Pogramme Management preferably in the area of Inclusive Education/Special Needs Education in an international NGO. Essential Requirements
• Basic Computer skills, MS word, MS Excel, MS Power-point, Ms Outlook, Internet and email with excellent typing skill.
• Basic knowledge of financial management (budget control, book keeping, banking transactions etc.)
• Strong English oral and writing skills; experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals and reports.
• Good skills in training teachers on Inclusive Education/Special Needs Education including Educational Assessment
• Good skills in Project Cycle Management (planning, organization, implementation, financial management,
• monitoring and reporting)
• Good pedagogical skills for children facing barriers to learning and participation including those with disabilities and other vulnerable groups
• Must have a valid Driver’s license Behavioural Competencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and partners at all levels
• Self-disciplined, proactive, high level of integrity, honest, reliable, approachable, dependable, and ability to operate independently regardless of structures without supervision
• Good skills and knowledge in organizing and conducting meetings with stakeholders, taking minutes and producing reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors
• Works with minimum supervision.
• Ability to document best practices and lessons learnt from the project.
• A committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field in a hardship environment.