A Kenyan Job Market

A Kenyan Jobs Market

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Head of Design Technology,Head of History,Nursery Form Teacher

 Head of Design Technology,Head of History,Nursery Form Teacher


The Banda, a BritishCurriculum IAPS school (1 - 13 years) with small classes of friendly and motivated  pupils, invites applications for the posts below.The school has an enviable reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence.

Head of Design Technology
A highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative teacher is required to lead this vibrant department, teaching Years 4 - 8.

Head of History
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and well organised teacher to lead this department in a school that prides itself on high academic standards.

Reception / Nursery Form Teacher
The Pre-Prep Department requires a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join this thriving section of the school.

  • Experience of working in a British Curriculum School is essential.
  • Learning Support Teacher
  • A qualified, experienced, compassionate, understanding professional is needed in this respected and well established department.


A job description, person specification and application form are available on the website.

Completed application form, with a covering letter, Curriculum Vitae, photograph, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees should reach the Head by Friday 14th February, 2014
Tel: (00254-20) 8891220160 / 3547828

The Banda School
P.O. Box 24722
Nairobi 00502, Kenya.
IAPS Co-educational,
Weekly Boarding and Day 410
www.bandaschool.com

E-mail: office@bandaschool.com

Head Teacher vacancy


Vacancy: Head Teacher (Senior School)

Established in 1970, The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi is a private, co-educational school located on a five-acre plot with extensive facilities in the Parklands suburb of Nairobi, Kenya.
The Academy offers the International Baccalaureate Curriculum at Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma level, as well as the IGCSE at Grades 10 and 11, and has an enrolment of 700 students.
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi is operated by the Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya, a non- profit organization that operates 11 schools in Kenya.


The Candidate

  • The successful candidate’s career will show evidence of strong pedagogical leadership, a well-developed understanding of inquiry- based learning, and the ability to contribute strongly to the school’s professional learning community.
  • The Secondary Head Teacher must be familiar with the IB MYP and DP programmes and have experience developing programs that address the evolving needs of learners in the 21st century.
  • He or she must have the ability to work well with, and lead faculty in a collaborative environment.
  • Only candidates with relevant, successful leadership experience should apply.


Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Have secondary school administrative/leadership experience in an international IB school;
  • Have worked for at least 5 years’ in international schools;
  • Preferably have an excellent understanding and experience in the IB MYP and DP and the IGCSE;
  • Provide evidence of having developed effective appraisal, evaluation and professional development for staff
  • Ability to work in an organization with central management functions and a Board of Directors
  • Experience in a developing country. Experience in Africa is desirable.
  • A proven track record in the effective and efficient management of fiscal and human resources
  • A Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, or in Educational Leadership from a reputable university.


Application process and deadline: Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter/personal statement of interest by February 13th 2014 to:

Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +(254 20) 2482692
Mobile: +254 734647 457, +254 701 647 457

Email: hr@akesk.org

Educating Our Children for Life

Business Development Manager vacancy

Business Development Manager – Survey

Job Category: Banking, Quantity Survey
Our client a top end international distributor for Survey and Mapping products and GIS Data Survey is looking for a Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Understand respective markets & promote offer.
  • Strategies business growth, development, and profitability in Kenya & neighboring countries.
  • Sales, marketing and building a customer base.
  • Advise on key country specific business fundamentals/regulations so as to ensure local business-friendly compliance.
Key Qualifications:
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma.
  • Must have a solid knowledge of survey/ MGIS products / applications.
  • Must have five years experience.
  • Must have good selling practice.
  • Must have good presentation skills.
  • Must be IT proficiency.
  • Must have good people skills.
Personal Attributes:
  • Knowledge and experience of new business development.
  • Self motivated and energetic.
  • Reliable and has the ability to work independently.
  • Must have entrepreneurial skills.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Must be creativity.
Applications: Send your updated CV and cover letter to: kim@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training,
Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.