ICT& E-Learning programme Advisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

ICT & E-Learning Program Advisor, USAID-Tunoze Gusoma (Schools and Systems) Project

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of ICT & E-Learning Program Advisor for the USAID Tunoze Gusoma Schools and Systems project in Rwanda.

Project Description

The USAID Tunoze Gusoma (Schools and Systems) activity is working to strengthen the education system to enable all pre-primary and lower primary school and classroom environments to be of high quality, inclusive, and focused on the learning of foundational reading skills.

Specifically, the five-year activity is working to improve learning outcomes by focusing on increasing Kinyarwanda literacy skills of boys and girls through primary 3 (P3) through four intermediate results: (IR1) Pre-primary education system enhanced to develop, promote and improve emergent literacy, (IR2) Lower primary reading classroom instruction improved, (IR3) School environments improved for increased lower primary reading outcomes, and (IR4) Education management systems strengthened for improved literacy outcomes.

Position Description

The ICT & E-Learning Program Advisor will lead the expanded ICT & E-Learning team to not only provide solutions to the recurrent ICT challenges associated with the project mandate of delivering ICT-supported continuous professional development to over 39,000 pre- and lower primary teachers and their school leaders, but most importantly engage them team in the development and implementation of a strategy for strengthening REB capacity to utilize its eLearning infrastructure to offer blended learning continuous professional development courses for teachers on a sustainable basis.

Working under the Technical Director’s day-to-day supervision , the ICT & E-learning Program Advisor will lead the ICT technological strategy related to development and implementation (as requested by USAID) of a micro credential blended learning CPD approach that will be open to all lower primary teachers nation-wide. He will continue to coordinate closely with Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB)’s ICT department and AOS Rwanda (the operator of Rwanda’s National Data Center) to manage the ICT technical and technological aspects of design and adaptation of the project’s blended learning CPD approach for both lower primary teachers. He/she will oversee the technological adaptation of CPD content, and the day-to-day technical e-learning support provided to teachers and the school-based ICT focal teachers by the E-learning coordinator as assisted by the E-learning Intern. He/she will work with different ICT experts and subcontractors on larger e-courses as needed. S/he will provide technical capacity development for government stakeholders in the management and use of virtual/e-learning technologies to foster local sustainability of the e-learning CPD programming introduced by the project.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

● Lead the project’s efforts to fully develop the ICT technological capacity of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB)’s to use its E-Learning infrastructure to develop and offer blended learning continuous professional development courses on a sustainable basis.

● Supervise the new position of E-Learning and Systems Integration Specialist that will be embedded in REB’s ICT for Education department and guide the on-the-job training of different REB staff that will plan lead roles in the sustainability of blended learning CPD programming using REB’s e-Learning platform.

● Lead the ICT technological strategy related to development and implementation (as requested by USAID) of a micro credential blended learning CPD approach that will be open to all lower primary teachers nation-wide.

● Lead the project’s collaborative efforts with Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) ICT Department to conduct ongoing e-learning system diagnostic assessments and recommend appropriate troubleshooting solutions and ensure continuous functioning of REB’s E-learning Platform that is being used by the project.

● Engage with REB ICT department experts and AOS Rwanda/National Data Center to ensure continuous maintenance of the e-learning platform and resolution of the technological challenges that arise in the implementation of the blended continuous teacher professional learning approach.

● Ensure effective planning, timelines, and scheduling workflow for the e-learning teacher CPD program.

● Liaise with FHI 360 HQ-based ICT in Education Technical experts and consultants as well as REB ICT focal points to obtain input and manage the review of all ICT programmatic aspects in the implementation of the blended teacher CPD.

● Design ongoing eLearning support initiatives for school-based ICT focal points to be implemented under the responsibility of the E-learning Coordinator and the assistant role of the ICT/eLearning intern.

● Devise general eLearning solutions that ensure the overall success of the project Blended Learning Teacher CPD, maximizing instructional design processes using a variety of tools for self-paced and synchronous learning.

● Provide technical support, mentoring and coaching to the e learning coordinator and ICT intern.

● Lead the adaptation of training materials into e-learning formats.

● Collaborate with, train and mentor stakeholders in the design, application, and management of distance education platforms.

● Coordinate with subject matter experts, as well as partners, consultants or contractors as needed to produce final platforms and courses.

● Coordinate audio-visual content review sessions and improves materials accordingly.

● Monitor, document, and report the use of e-learning including user performance.

● Organize orientation workshops in collaboration with REB ICTE team to ensure ICT focal teachers are skilled enough to provide technical support to CPD blended learners.

● Collaborate with REB ICTE team to ensure Content Access Points are configured to support schools that have limited or no internet connectivity.

● Provide technical support to ICT focal teachers and end-users of the e-learning platform.

● Use e-learning data to generate reports and lessons learned to help evaluate the program.

● Executes any other tasks as assigned by FHI360/and or supervisor.

Required Qualifications

● A master’s degree in any ICT-related field such as Information technology, Computer Science, Internet-based Learning Systems, etc.

● At least five years’ experience in the design and delivery of virtual learning solutions using synchronously and asynchronously and web-based formats preferably in the education sector.

● Knowledge of adult learning and instructional design

● Strong organization and administrative skills, with ability to work independently or with a team

● Ability to produce high quality blended learning products according to deadlines

● Strong skills in audio and video software (e.g. Pro tools, Final Cut), in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), mobile applications, e-learning platforms

● Extensive knowledge of backup procedures and security best-practices on Moodle systems

● Experience with CLI for server configuration

● Knowledge of MINEDUC/REB distance education systems preferred

● Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

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