Key Responsibilities

The position, under the supervision of the Inclusive Education Coordinator will perform his/her duties in support of the Inclusive Education department in Kakuma. S/he will perform below tasks

• Assess learners’ abilities and learning needs of children of a whole range of abilities.


• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop individual education plans for the child in the project.


• Work with the Refugee teachers to ensure all curriculum objectives are aligned with the Education standards and the targets of JRS project plan.


• Guide teachers in adapting learning materials to learners’ needs


• Keep track of and reflect on learners’ progress


• Monitor children’s behavioural patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed


• Prepare learners for transition to the next grade or mainstream schools


• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems


• Coach/mentor the refugee staff who work with children with disabilities


• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. Psychosocial Officer, Occupational Therapist and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans


• Develop and facilitate a professional learning and care staff team focused on the highest attainable model quality’.


• Conduct regular observation in all five Inclusive Education and maintain records.


• Engage the Inclusive Education staff in individual and group reflective coaching to discuss observations and develop a plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength.


• Support peer observation and learning between the Inclusive Education staff of the five centres.


• Supervise the School Meals Program in collaboration with the School Supervisor.


• Performs other, similar duties as assigned by the Inclusive Coordinator

Qualification and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special needs Education or Diploma from an approved training institution.


• Must be computer literate


• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities for a minimum period of 2 years.


• At least three (1) year of professional experience in an NGO and/or international organization is an added advantage


• Excellent knowledge on current Special Needs Education policy framework in Kenya and children rights as provided for in the Kenya Children’s Act.


• Vast knowledge of learning techniques and approaches in the relevant


• Demonstrated knowledge of children developmental sequence and skills.


• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and openness to new ideas in educational practices, particularly relating to Special needs Education.


• Excellent client service skills and the ability to create partnerships with families


• Proven strength in verbal and written communication and organizational skills


• Ability to create Individualized Education Programs


• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• A team player with the ability to work well with others


• An enthusiastic personality


• Ability to mentor and train others.