Ø  Liaises with the Regional Education Officer, Regional inspector, District inspector, principals, teachers, students, representatives of denominational schools, community groups and organizations, other Government Ministries and Donor Agencies in the Districts.

Ø  Works in collaboration with the Regional Education Officer to ensure that schools are administered in a proper and efficient manner.

Ø  Supervises and supports schools within the District and serves as liaison between the Ministry of Education and schools.

DUTIES AND TASKS

·         Manages the District Education Office through monitoring and supervision of staff to ensure that the objectives of the District are met.

·         Provides general supervision of instruction at schools by visiting each school at least three times per term to ensure effective delivery of the programme of instruction.

·         Intervenes on matters which may impact negatively on instruction or the general operation of the schools by providing advice and guidance to ensure effective delivery of instruction in schools.

·         Advises principals on matters of school administration, governance and organization by maintaining appropriate dialogue and providing the relevant support needed to ensure quality in the school system.

·         Train the principle and ensure the proper use on EMIS software

·         Disseminate and reinforce the properly use for school registers, teacher lesson plans and scheme of work

·         Prepare yearly district education report on projects performance, school performance, administration performance, teacher performance, student performance, enrolment performance, retention performance, school dropouts, education gaps and share proper time to REO

·         Informs the Regional Education Officer of school issues and makes recommendations for action so that schools may operate more effectively and efficiency.

·         Assists schools in obtaining the necessary curricula, curriculum materials and other documents essential to the planning and effective delivery of instruction.

·         Design, organize and implement district education advocacy to increasing the enrollments

·         Initiates, organizes and assists with the development and delivery of appropriate in-service and orientation training programmes for principals and staff to help strengthen the capacities to effectively manage instruction at schools.

·         Develop, implement and evaluate a District Improvement Plan by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ascertain that the District has a strategic focus that will assist in achieving the Ministry of Education’s goals.

·         Keeps a log of school visits, termly reports and annual progress reports on the officer’s programme of activities and submits to the Regional Education Officer for sound decision making.

·         Assists principals in formulating and evaluating annual performance objectives and plans by providing guidance and making the necessary recommendations for school development and improvement.

·         Co-ordinates annual performance reviews of schools within the District through dialogue with principals and staff and submits reports to the Regional Education Officer for informed decision making.

·         Works closely with other team members to prepare annual budget for the District by incorporating the yearly activities in order to adopt a clear understanding of what the District intends to achieve.

·         Advises the Ministry on resources and other material needs of schools to ensure that all schools have the required resources that will enhance the teaching/learning process resulting in greater student achievement.

·         Performs any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Regional Education Officer and the Director General.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

·         National Secondary leaving certificate from Ministry of Education or Diploma of education from recognized University, Degree in education is value added and desirable

·         Minimum 5 years as teacher or principal and two years for working as an Education officer

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

·         A progressive attitude and professional manner.

·         Sound decision-making skills including analytic and problem solving skills.

·         Sound leadership, managerial and supervisory skills.

·         Ability to maintain a high standard of ethics, honesty and integrity in carrying out the goals and objectives of the Unit.

·         Ability to effectively manage and supervise the budget and activities/programmes of the District Education Office.

·         Ability to motivate, counsel and mentor staff.

·         Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

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Interested candidates who meet the criteria are encouraged to fill the form and send to [email protected] not later than 12-04-2023 , kindly indicate the position title, the District and the Ministry on the subject line when you applying.

The selection process will begin as soon as possible after the closing date. Selected candidates will be invited to written Exam and/or an interview.