Job Description
REF: TUR/CPSB/031/2022/2023; DIRECTOR ECDE, JOB GROUP “Q” POSITION:
ONE (1).
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Provide leadership in the management, development and implementation of ECDE
Programmes;
ii. Mobilize resources for ECDE projects and programmes;
iii. Develop partnership with various stakeholders to improve status and management of
ECDE Centers and link the stakeholders to the Ministry;
iv. Lead in preparation and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plans and
periodic reports of the department;
v. Provide technical and coordination support to the stakeholders and partners in
mainstreaming ECDE;
vi. Manage and review regular reports from ECDE Program Officers;
vii. Compile reports and disseminate technical reviews and improvements in project quality
and partner support;
viii. Develop play-based curriculum for ECDE in the county; and
ix. Supervise the design, development and preparation of ECDE play and learning materials
for both normal and special needs children.
b) For appointment to this position an officer must have; -
ii. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) from a
recognized University;
iii. Have a Master’s degree in ECDE or a related field from a recognized university;
iv. Have clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals and objectives;
v. Have excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
vi. Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or its equivalent from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
vii. Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in
execution of duties and responsibilities;
viii. Have ten (10) years working experience, three (3) of which should be in the grade of
Deputy Director, ECDE or; Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Private
Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ix. Have exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring;
x. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
xi. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
i. Be a Kenyan citizen;