County Government of Kirinyaga Director – Early Childhood Development and Education Jobs in Kenya




Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the management, development, and implementation of ECDE programmes

  • Mobilize resources for ECDE projects and programmes

  • Develop partnerships with stakeholders to improve ECDE centers and link them to the Department

  • Lead preparation and implementation of strategic plans, annual work plans, and periodic reports of the department

  • Provide technical and coordination support to stakeholders and partners in mainstreaming ECDE

  • Manage and review regular reports from ECDE Program Officers

  • Compile reports and disseminate technical reviews and improvements in project quality and partner support

  • Develop play-based curriculum for ECDE in the county

  • Supervise design, development, and preparation of ECDE play and learning materials for normal and special needs children

  • Coordinate human resource management and development for technical and support staff in the section

  • Coordinate performance management for technical and support cadres in the department

  • Conduct training, mentoring, and evaluation of ECDE officers in the county

  • Work with agencies, bodies, and government to improve ECDE facilities and enhance their use

  • Develop and manage departmental budgets

    Job Requirements

  • Kenyan citizen

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Technical Education, or Bachelor of Science/Arts with Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution

  • Clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals, and objectives

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and report writing
    skills

  • Certificate in Senior Management Course (minimum four weeks) or equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

  • Demonstrated professional competence, result-oriented performance, and execution of duties

  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience in public service or private sector, three (3) of which should be at supervisory/managerial level

  • Exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring

  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution

  • Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

  • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; County Government of Kirinyaga Director – Early Childhood Development and Education Jobs in Kenya

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