Facilitator: Manyatta-Homeschooling Project at Akili Dada

Project Outcome

The pilot 'Manyatta Homeschooling' Project aims at ensuring out to school girls and young women (15 to 25 years) access basic non-formal education that enhances their livelihood and increase literacy in Samburu County. The goal of the project is to 'Create a pathway to formal education for out-of-school girls' .

Program Objectives:


To provide foundational numeracy and literacy skills that would allow for the transition to a formal education system
To provide civic education focused on increasing girls' knowledge, awareness, and understanding of girls and human rights with a sharp focus on the right to education.
To provide transferable skills training to equip them with basic entrepreneurial, reproductive, and mental health resources enabling them to make informed choices about their lives.


Expected Deliverables


Conduct a pre-assessment evaluation to assess the different levels of learners and prepare a report.
Conduct three-day, weekly learning sessions (2 hr daily) with constituents.
Conduct weekly orientation with shadow facilitators in preparation for the weekly constituent classes.
Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans for the weekly constituent classes.
Train constituents on numeracy and literacy skills,
Facilitate complementary entrepreneurial, rights, and other life skill sessions as guided by Akili Dada Curriculum.
Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on the learners' progress - achievements, and challenges using the Akili Dada-provided reporting template.
Participate in routine review/monitoring meetings scheduled by Angaza Program.
Prepare and conduct routine assessments to assess constituents learning progress.
Conduct periodic needs assessments to determine the necessary teaching aids and be responsible for their safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Represent the organization in county meetings and engagements when called upon.
Support Akili Dada staff in project-based data collection.
Abide by Akili Dada's Safeguarding and Girl Engagement policy.


Approach and methodology


The training approach should be based on adult learning principles and employ participatory methodologies such as demonstration, practical exercises, role play, and small and plenary discussions.


Facilitator Profile


Diploma or certificate in Education/ECD/Adult Learning.
Understanding of the Kilifi-Ganze and Kwale- Lungalunga Context.
A resident of the Ganze/Lungalunga constituencies
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Sensitive and committed to gender equality and equity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.