Closing
date: 17 Jul 2015
date: 17 Jul 2015
Job
Title:
Learning Officer
Title:
Learning Officer
Reporting
To:
Senior Education Specialist
To:
Senior Education Specialist
Contract: 12 months
Location: Dar Es Salaam,
Tanzania
Tanzania
Introduction:
Camara
Education is a charity and social enterprise that uses technology to improve
the quality of education for students in disadvantaged communities.
Education is a charity and social enterprise that uses technology to improve
the quality of education for students in disadvantaged communities.
Founded
almost ten years ago in Dublin, Ireland the organisation has built a proven
model of ‘education delivery’ that is both sustainable and highly scalable. To
do this, Camara has provided educationally focused technology to 3,100 schools
in Africa, Ireland and the Caribbean – installed nearly 62,000 computers and
trained over 16,000 teachers how to integrate ICT into teaching and learning
practices.
almost ten years ago in Dublin, Ireland the organisation has built a proven
model of ‘education delivery’ that is both sustainable and highly scalable. To
do this, Camara has provided educationally focused technology to 3,100 schools
in Africa, Ireland and the Caribbean – installed nearly 62,000 computers and
trained over 16,000 teachers how to integrate ICT into teaching and learning
practices.
Camara
currently operates six Education Hubs in Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia,
Uganda, Lesotho, Tanzania), one in Haiti and one in Ireland. All Hubs operate
as social enterprises and are financially sustainable after one year.
currently operates six Education Hubs in Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia,
Uganda, Lesotho, Tanzania), one in Haiti and one in Ireland. All Hubs operate
as social enterprises and are financially sustainable after one year.
Overview
of the Role:
of the Role:
The
role of Learning Officer will involve working on behalf of the Organisational
Quality Department and with Education hubs to build the capacity of hubs to
develop and deliver appropriate quality training products.
role of Learning Officer will involve working on behalf of the Organisational
Quality Department and with Education hubs to build the capacity of hubs to
develop and deliver appropriate quality training products.
You
will have a proven track record of developing training programmes, including
eLearning content development. In addition you, will have experience in
capacity development of teams. You will have excellent communication and
planning skills. You should also have some knowledge or experience within
Primary or Secondary Education sectors, and specifically in the areas of
mathematics and literacy.
will have a proven track record of developing training programmes, including
eLearning content development. In addition you, will have experience in
capacity development of teams. You will have excellent communication and
planning skills. You should also have some knowledge or experience within
Primary or Secondary Education sectors, and specifically in the areas of
mathematics and literacy.
Self
motivation, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to equality and education are
a must, along with the ability to work on your own initiative.
motivation, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to equality and education are
a must, along with the ability to work on your own initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Development
of training courses and programmes based on hub and project needs - Development
of eLearning based training modules - Govern
education hubs to ensure trainers are delivering training products to a
high standard. - Ensure
hub compliance to all training processes and procedures. - Provide
necessary capacity development and support to hub trainers throughout
Camara network - Track
all hub training operations and work to ensure that standards for training
administration and delivery are maintained. - Provide
training targets and feedback on quality indicators. - Monitor
and advise hub CEO’s on individual trainer standards, objectives and
development plans - Work
with Organisation Quality department to update and maintain Camara
Training Policies where necessary. - Work
with Senior Education Specialist to engage with educational partners in
country.
Key
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Demonstrates
passion and enthusiasm for Camara’s vision and motivates, leads, and
empowers others to achieve organisational goals; - Strong
training development skills including elearning content - Demonstrated
ability to lead teams, provide quality capacity development and give
direction to fellow team members to complete tasks to a defined timeline; - Strong
ability to resolve problems and determine system improvements whilst
working; - Good
understanding of the primary and secondary education context; - A
passion for integrating ICT into education, particularly teaching
practices and student learning; - Excellent
communication skills to establish and maintain positive working
relationships with schools, partners, government, staff and key
stakeholders; - Personal
commitment to organisational excellence – displays honesty, integrity, and
a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions; - Is
resilient – remains calm and deliberate under conditions of stress; - Has
the ability to organise time to the best advantage of Camara; - Excellent
oral and written communication; - Willingness
to travel extensively;
Qualifications
and Experience Required:
and Experience Required:
- 4
years+ Training experience - Must
have previous experience working in a developing country - Fluent
written and spoken English - Educated
to Degree level
Why
work with us?
work with us?
- Working
with Camara is more than just a job! Be part of a vibrant, expanding team
that is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged students around
the world and make a real difference. - We
offer a broad range of career opportunities across the Camara network. - Be
part of a dynamic and innovative organisation. - We
promote an environment that is rooted in entrepreneurial spirit and that
recognises and values its volunteers who bring passion, commitment and new
perspectives to Camara, which is vital for the continuing development of
our organisation.
Please
note that you must have 4 years + training experience.
Please apply to HR@camara.org
including a CV and cover letter with your application.
note that you must have 4 years + training experience.
Please apply to HR@camara.org
including a CV and cover letter with your application.