Education Technology (EdTech) Assistant Needed

Lutheran World Federation World Service Kenya (LWF) World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

Our partners in Kenya-Somalia Program include: Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, The European Commission (ECHO), WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR with whom we are key implementing partners.

LWF Kenya – Somalia Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan national for the following position to be based in Dadaab.

The incumbent will report directly to Education Officer – Curriculum and Quality or his/her designate.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

  • Oversee training, coaching and on-going support of teachers to improve instructional practices
  • Work with the IT officer and other Digital learning service providers to ensure equipment and software are up to date.
  • Keep an up-to-date inventory of all digital learning equipment in schools
  • Support data collection and management for research and needs assessment
  • Training; Provide regular training for new and current members of staff for new and existing applications.
  • Ensure data and system integrity by setting up and administrating ICT security systems: anti-virus, backup routines, access controls, firewall and physical security.
  • Maintain necessary documentation for system maintenance and follow up appropriate maintenance contracts for all ICT equipment.
  • Enhance office IT system through appropriate upgrades and advise Operations Unit on changes or improvements required.

Oversight of teacher education interventions 

  • Oversee the initial training of learning of teachers, as well as their continuous professional development.
  • Monitor progress towards the objectives and intended outputs pertaining to teacher education using routine data, spot checks, observation, and other methodologies.
  • Provide regular written and verbal reports on education activities to the supervisor and senior management, project partners and donors.
  • Promote the quality of teacher education activities by setting up quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration with other staff.

Qualifications

  • University degree in Education in IT; advanced degree preferred.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of a range of technologies to support learning and teaching including e-portfolios, plagiarism detection platforms and content authoring software.
  • A good understanding of current developments in Learning and Teaching especially regarding the use of technology
  • Demonstrable knowledge of online learning design and development.
  • Up to date knowledge of best practices in accessibility, user-centred, universal and mobile learning platforms and resources.
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and evaluate their potential in terms of application to learning and teaching
  • At least three years of relevant professional experience with an international or civil society organization, including direct implementation of education technology programming, experience related to teacher professional development.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
  • Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in English, including report writing
  • Good computer skills in programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to work under pressure in challenging working and living conditions

Personal Attribute

  • Ability to communicate and maintain highly professionalism
  • Good interpersonal skills, with ability to explain computer and IT concepts to staff who may have very basic IT knowledge.
  • Able to effectively manage, operate, repair and maintain PC and local office hardware and software applications.
  • Able to set up and manage internet routers, Wi-Fi access points, printers, projectors, scanners.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and manage a large and diverse workload under pressure.
  • Ability to work and contribute as a team member in systems implementations.
  • Willingness to work outside regular office hours including weekends when needed

LWF/WS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/WS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

The Advertisement will close on 16th August 2021.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For application: https://www.lutheranworld.org/What_We_Do/OP/Vacancies.html#op-464240-education-technology-edtech-assistant

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