Tanzania 21st Century Basic Education Project
ED Division
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.
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.
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
To Apply:
Interested
candidates are required to follow the link below to apply
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CREATIVEASSOCIATES&cws=1&rid=191
