Digital Learning Officer at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

Role Summary

• Provide ICT-related technical and utilization support to schools in Laikipia that are supported by Ol Pejeta Conservancy Digital Literacy program. Delivery of IT Facilities and Technical Support for Schools around Ol Pejeta jointly implemented with partners/donors to selected schools and is responsible for all running of the Digital Literacy Programme in particular African Ruggedized Education System (ARES) offered to educational institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of digital learning technology and provision of technical support to educational institutions in the ARES Programme jointly implemented by Ol Pejeta Conservancy and partners/donors.
• Provide ICT-related technical and utilization support to schools in Laikipia that are supported by Ol Pejeta Conservancy Digital Literacy program.
• Closely work with teachers in focal schools supporting classroom curriculum delivery by assisting in the development of teaching and learning approaches using digital resources.
• Ensure that ICT labs in focal schools are accessible and utilized for learning and teaching purposes at all convenient times. And Keeping abreast with emerging trends and proactively improve and grow applicable methods and approaches on ICT integration in learning.
• Proactively manage communication with donors and partners and manage and coordinate incountry visits for international teams and proactively cooperate and liaise with the Ministry of Education, principals, and ICT teacher leaders in schools to ensure that ICT equipment and resources are properly maintained and in excellent working condition

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualification.

• Degree in IT, Education or related field

Experience.

• Minimum 3 years relevant job experience
• Certifications in computer packages, IT

Skills

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a high paced, fast turnaround business
• Be positive, motivated, ambitious, and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.
• Adaptable – ability to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly
• Great interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills