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RET International, headquartered in Geneva, with offices around the world, is an independent, impartial, non-partisan organization, with no religious or political affiliation. It was founded in 2000, by Mrs. Sadako Ogata, then High Commissioner of UNHCR. 

At RET, we are committed to assist communities to meet the educational needs, in the broadest sense, of young people made vulnerable by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.

RET is bridging the gaps between humanitarian and development assistance; between primary, secondary and tertiary education; between formal and non-formal education; between education, “employability” and employment; between dependency and self-reliance. 

RET has a wealth of experience working with adolescents and youth in displaced situation in Africa, Asia and Latin America and has been working in Dadaab since 2012.

RET is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following positions:
 

Programme Manager
 

Reports to the Regional Director - Africa
 

Location: based in Dadaab with frequent travels to Nairobi.
 

Duration: One year with a possible extension, subject to availability of funds
 

Key Roles / Responsibilities
 

The Programme Manager will work in close collaboration with the RET’s Regional Office, to coordinate and implement RET’s programme in Dadaab. 

Key responsibilities will include:

·                     To implement RET’s strategy and programme in Kenya in an effective and efficient manner.

·                     Manage the overall programme and ensure that project administration and financial transactions are always in conformity with the grant’s specifications.

·                     Responsible for the preparation of timely and quality donor narrative and financial reports.

·                     To be responsible for monitoring programme progress and quality and for ensuring adherence to organisational and internationally recognised standards of implementation (particularly the Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crises and Early Reconstruction) and to represent the RET in all relevant fora in Kenya

Requirements, skills and competence:

·                     Degree in Education or related field of study with relevant experience in Project Management and livelihood. 

·                     At least five years’ experience of developing and managing humanitarian programmes of a significant size and within a chronic conflict or post-conflict environment. 

·                     Proven record of good human resources & financial management – including experience of proposal/budget writing and donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting and performance management.

Assistant Field Officer (3 Positions)
 

Reporting to the Field Officer based in Dadaab.
 

Location: the incumbent will be based in Dadaab;
 

Duration: One year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds
 

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

·                     Keep the Education Facilitators updated on any development and evaluation of curricula, textbooks and the periodic review of education programs.

·                     Couch the Education Facilitators on subject content and pedagogy and ensure that E-learning is integrated in the ALP school curriculum.

·                     In close coordination with the M&E office, ensure that the required data for ALP and LSE is consistently gathered, well captured and reported accurately on a monthly basis

Qualifications

·                     Degree in Education and knowledge in curriculum development, educational administration are mandatory. 

·                     Experience in EiE will be an added advantage

Applicants who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined above should submit an application letter and attach copies of their CV and any other supporting documents to retrecruitmentkenya@gmail.com by Jan 10th 2015 

Website: www.theRET.org