8,540 Early Childhood Development Consultant Remote jobs in Kenya

• Developing and refining early childhood curricula and intervention strategies for remote delivery.
• Providing expert consultation and mentorship to educators and caregivers working with young children.
• Conducting virtual assessments of child development programs and recommending improvements.
• Researching and staying abreast of the latest advancements in early childhood education and developmental psychology.
• Designing and facilitating online workshops and training sessions for professionals and parents.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of developmental goals into all programs.
• Analyzing program outcomes and preparing comprehensive reports for senior management.
• Championing best practices in child development within a remote-first organizational culture.

• Design, develop, and revise early childhood education curricula for various age groups (e.g., infants, toddlers, preschoolers).
• Ensure curricula are aligned with developmental milestones, educational standards, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials, lesson plans, activities, and assessments.
• Incorporate principles of play-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and other effective pedagogical approaches.
• Conduct research on current trends and innovations in early childhood development and education.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and content creators to ensure curriculum quality and relevance.
• Provide guidance and training to educators on curriculum implementation and effective teaching strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of curricula through feedback, pilot programs, and outcome assessments.
• Develop and maintain a library of educational resources and materials.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity within curriculum design for diverse learners.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for curriculum development initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of training modules for parents and caregivers.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in early childhood education, curriculum development, or a related consulting role.
• Deep understanding of child development theories and research-based pedagogical approaches for young children.
• Proven ability to design and develop high-quality, engaging early childhood curricula.
• Experience with various learning modalities and assessment strategies for early learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex educational concepts clearly.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation, collaboration, and communication.
• A passion for fostering optimal development and learning in young children.
• Experience in training and facilitating workshops is a plus.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Responsibilities

• Set project timeline
• Monitor project deliverables
• Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project progress
• Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of major business transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee cross-functional teams, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues or risks, and implement proactive solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Manage change management processes, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and recommend future improvements.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's project management framework and capabilities.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management, with a strong focus on business transformation and change initiatives.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong understanding of business processes across various functions (e.g., operations, finance, marketing).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence remote teams and manage distributed projects effectively.
• PMP or similar project management certification is highly preferred.

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, marketing, and finance.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key decisions effectively to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and company standards.
• Facilitate project team meetings and drive decision-making.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and team efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field. PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on business operations or process improvement projects.
• Proven success in managing complex, cross-functional projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.