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Assistant Director Assessment and Outreach
Kenya Institute of Special Education- KISE
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (6 Oct 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Assessment and Outreach leads the evaluation of children with special needs at the Kenya Institute of Special Education, overseeing assessment processes and community outreach initiatives. The role involves coordinating assessment teams, developing outreach programs, and ensuring high‑quality service delivery to families and schools. Strong leadership, knowledge of special education assessment tools, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. The position reports to senior management and contributes to strategic planning.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Inclusive Education or related field
- • Relevant experience in assessment and outreach within special education settings
- • Strong leadership and team management abilities
- • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- • Knowledge of assessment tools and inclusive education practices
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead and coordinate assessment activities for children with special needs
- • Develop and implement outreach programs to raise awareness and support services
- • Supervise assessment staff and ensure adherence to assessment protocols
- • Collaborate with schools, parents, and external partners to facilitate referrals
- • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and prepare reports for management
- • Manage budgets and resources allocated to assessment and outreach services
- • Ensure compliance with national special education guidelines and standards