Background:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is a
dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in
international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and
stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the
firm has field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and
diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S.
Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a
solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded
by competitors and partners alike.
dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in
international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and
stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the
firm has field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and
diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S.
Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a
solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded
by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description:
The Tanzania 21st Century Basic Education Program
(TZ21) is a USAID-funded initiative to improve the quality of lower primary
education with a particular focus on improved instruction in reading,
mathematics and science for higher learning achievement. By strengthening the
use of ICT in primary schools including an improved use of pedagogy by
teachers, TZ21 will increase students’ reading, mathematics and science
capabilities closing the digital and academic divide that young Tanzanians face
in comparison to their peers worldwide.
(TZ21) is a USAID-funded initiative to improve the quality of lower primary
education with a particular focus on improved instruction in reading,
mathematics and science for higher learning achievement. By strengthening the
use of ICT in primary schools including an improved use of pedagogy by
teachers, TZ21 will increase students’ reading, mathematics and science
capabilities closing the digital and academic divide that young Tanzanians face
in comparison to their peers worldwide.
Project Duration: 5-6 months
Position Start Date: ASAP
Position Summary:
ICT Operations Manager Consultant
- Review, verify and update site survey to
establish destinations for all ICT and power supplies and equipment and
confirm site readiness - Make sure the vendors deliver security cages
and wooden boxes for ICT equipment at all intervention sites, in
accordance with ICT packages to be installed - Work with Creative and Kicheko to develop an installation
work plan according to the established ICT intervention assignments and
prioritization, which meets project requirements and deadlines for
installation - Procure all required installation tools and
supplies, including communication equipment as needed - Oversee transport and delivery of ICT and
power supplies and equipment to regional warehouses and installation sites
in accordance with ICT interventions to be implemented in each site - Prepare and manage logistics for installation
training, including arranging for catering, transport, and accommodation
requirements - Participate in installation training
facilitated by Inveneo - Support installation training as needed
through facilitation of training on solar power installation (or
organizing qualified facilitation) - Assign trained personnel to installation sites
in accordance with installation work plan - Review and update installation work plan
regularly, as needed, and adjust installation team assignments and
supply/equipment deliveries when required - Ensure quality of installations and adherence
to installation and configuration requirements - In cases of non-adherence or technical
difficulties, refer issues to Kicheko, Inveneo, or other resources to
provide resolution, in accordance with established trouble-shooting and
escalation procedures - Maintain management information system (MIS),
- Work with Inveneo, Agile Learning, and
Creative to develop acceptance criteria for the ICT intervention
installations; develop and ensure signing of installation hand-off forms
to acknowledge acceptance by regional, district, TRC/TC and school
personnel at completion of installation - Monitor and report regularly on installation
progress, including at a minimum: - List of complete inventory hardware and
software installed at each school - List of equipment serial numbers at each
school - List of Manufacturers Part Numbers installed
at each school - Installation date
- Floor Plan of network and electricity
installed inside the school - Facilitate manufacturer’s warranty support for
all ICT and power equipment, including on-site warranty for all major
equipment such as Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Access
Points, Routers and Switches
Reporting & Supervision: The Operations Manager
will report directly to the COP and Project Director
will report directly to the COP and Project Director
Creative Associates International is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D
Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D
How to Apply
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