JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0 JOB TITTLE: MUNICIPAL EDUCATION OFFICER
2.0 REPORTS TO: MUNICIPAL DIRECTOR
3.0 RESPONSIBLE FOR:
3.1 Direct: (a) Academic Officer
(b) Statistics and Logistic Officer
c) Adult Education Coordinator
Indirect:
(a) Ward Education Coordinators
(b) Head Teachers
c) Teachers
(d) School Committee
3.3 Resources: Computer, Printer, Vehicles and Teachers
4.0 JOB PURPOSE:
Coordinate, supervise and follow up all educational activities according to the National Education Policy
5.0 MAIN DUTIES:
Efficient and effective management f the Education Department
5.2 Planning, supervision and implementation of all educational activities
of the Municipality.
The Municipal Director on educational matters
Representing the Ministry of Education and Culture in the Municipality
Coordination and monitoring of the National Educational Policies and
Programs
To cooperate with Ward Education Coordinators, Head Teachers, Teachers and School Committee to improve education status.
Procurement and distribution of education materials
To evaluate work performance of Heads of Sections, Ward Education
Coordinators, Head Teachers and Teachers
To cooperate with Education stakeholders in establishing and managing their
Primary and Secondary schools.
Cooperating with National Examination Council in the distribution and
Supervision of Examination
The monitoring of Adult Education Programs of the Municipality.
Timely and close follow-up of primary schools’ Education Inspection Reports
Municipal Libraries
T perform any other duties as may be assigned the Municipal Director
6.0 DECISION MAKING:
All primary Schools Educational matter
Disciplinary matters of Primary school Teachers
All standard Four Examination matter
7.0 CONTACT:
Ministry f Education
Regional Education Officers
National Examination Council
Primary School Inspectors
Heads of the Libraries
District Police Office
8.0 PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualification
Degree in Education or Masters Degree in Education
Working experience
Over 10 years teaching experience with good record of performance
Essential skills
Senior Education Officer Grade II
Desirable skills:
Computer literacy
Accountancy skills
