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World University Service of Canada - is a leading Canadian non-profit organization in international development, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world. We work with a unique and powerful network of post-secondary institutions, private-sector partners and volunteers to provide education, employment and empowerment opportunities that imp...
Job Role
The World University Service of Canada seeks an experienced, dynamic individual to provide technical support and quality control to its education programs in Kenya. The current portfolio focuses largely on girls’ education, and includes the Kenya Equity in Education Project (KEEP) funded via DFID’s Girls Education Challenge, the Equity in Education for Refugee Communities in Kenya (EERCK), funded by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, and the Humanitarian Education Accelerator, funded by UNHCR’s innovation fund. It is expected that the Education Advisor will also provide sector-specific expertise in developing new project proposals, and will be responsible to support new education and gender projects as the portfolio expands. The role will require regular travel to field sites in Kenya, and occasional international travel.
Specific Duties
A)Technical input to project strategy and design
B)Knowledge Management and Thought Leadership
Line Managers
Kenya: Country Director
HQ: Deputy Program Director – Program Design, Quality and Learning (for support to Program Development and non-Kenya based projects)
Position Requires Close Collaboration with
Qualifications and Experience
Competencies
Other requirements
Background:
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization that works with and through its southern partners to promote sustainable development. Founded in 1957 and currently working in 22 countries worldwide with an annual budget of approximately $35 million dollars, WUSC’s mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. Our internationally recognized programs target youth, women, and other marginalized populations, focusing on three thematic areas of education, employment, and empowerment. Globally, WUSC has a network of higher
Education institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners, professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders that can be leveraged to support our work.
WUSC’s members are Canada’s most globally engaged post-secondary institutions. WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. We believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build strong communities, and create positive social change for future generations. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment and empowerment.
To apply, please send your resume with a covering letter to jobs@wusc.ca , with “Education Advisor – Kenya” in the subject line
· Closing date for applications is: 12th February 2017
Other information
· Candidates are required to have to right to live and work in Kenya
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