Director ECDE Job Kirinyaga CPSB

Director Jobs. Kirinyaga County Public Service Board Jobs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the management, development and implementation of ECDE Programmes;
• Mobilize resources for ECDE projects and programmes;
• Develop partnership with various stakeholders to improve status and management of ECDE Centers and link the stakeholders to the Department;
• Lead in preparation and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plans and periodic reports of the department;
• Provide technical and coordination support to the stakeholders and partners in mainstreaming ECDE;
• Manage and review regular reports from ECDE Program Officers;
• Compile reports and disseminate technical reviews and improvements in project quality and partner support;
• Develop play-based curriculum for ECDE in the county; and
• Supervise the design, development and preparation of ECDE play and learning materials for both normal and special needs children.
• Coordinate human resource management and development for the technical and support staff in the section.
• Coordinate performance management for technical and support cadres in the department.
• Conduct training, mentoring, and evaluating ECDE officers in the County.
• Work with other agencies, bodies, government to improve the ECDE facilities and enhance the use of the facilities
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in either Education, Early Childhood Education, Technical Education, Bachelor’s degree in Science/Arts with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;
• Have clear understanding of ECDE policies, framework, goals and objectives;
• Have excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and be result oriented in execution of duties and responsibilities;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a related area within the public service or private Sector three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Have exposure in curriculum development and child health monitoring;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 260 – 10304
KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED