Job Description
POSITION: DIRECTOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION - JOB GROUP CPSB
03/’R’ (1 POST)
BASIC SALARY: Kshs. 121,430 x 6,070- 127,500 x 6,370- 133,870 x 6,570- 140,440 x 6,770- 147,210 x
6,960- 154,170 x 7,160- 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,140p.m
TERMS OF SERVICE: Three (3) years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will report to Chief Officer, Education, Science and Technology.
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.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Deputy Director Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ in the Public Service, for a
minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable and equivalent position in the wider
Public Service or Private Sector;
ii. Master’s degree in ECDE or a related field from a recognized university;
iii. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) from a recognized
University;
iv. Exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring;
v. Clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals and objectives;
vi. Excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
vii. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme course lasting not less than six (6)
weeks from recognized institution;
viii. Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in
execution of duties and responsibilities; and
ix. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.