Careers at Camara
| Job Ref | TELOfficer |
| Job Title | Learning Officers |
| Job Type | Contract - Fixed Term |
| Location | Kampala Uganda |
| Salary | Not disclosed |
| Description | |
| In partnership with VMM, Camara are recruiting long term volunteers to work in Africa to strengthen our management teams and build the capabilities of local people. For more information go to www.camara.ie VMM is a faith based organisation who recruit, train, place and support volunteers on two year placements with Partner Organisations in Africa and Asia. VMM works with people and communities regardless of religion, politics or social status. For more information go to www.vmm.ie Please note due to funding restrictions only EU passport holders can be considered for the Camara Long-Term volunteer programme. As part of the recruitment process Camara require candidates to attend interviews and training weeks/weekends in Dublin and other parts of Ireland. Candidates will be required to cover the cost of their own travel and accommodation. Learning Officers (1 to 2 Positions)Reporting to the Learning Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing our Technology Enhanced Learning (TeL) programme. This role will involve working alongside local schools and educators to help promote an understanding of the role of ICT in Education. The role will involve developing content and training materials to ensure they are relevant to the local curriculum and culture.You will have experience / track record of working and delivering training in education sector. Allied to that experience, you will have excellent presentation, communication and planning skills. In addition, you should have some knowledge of the Primary or Secondary Education system. Self motivation, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to equality and education are a must, along with the ability to work on your own initiative. Reporting to: Learning Coordinator, Glasgow Location: African HQ, Uganda Main Duties and Responsibilities: * Research local technology learning requirements and relevance to local curriculum * Ensure training activities are planned and coordinated in accordance with identified objectives * Manages the process of continuous improvement of training materials, models, and tools * Liaise with local Teacher Training colleges to promote 'Teaching with ICT' * Get Camara's TEL program integrated into main stream curriculum * Promote OpenSource software and technology as a tool to learning * Work with Training Team to deliver Camara ICT skill training and ICT in education training * Ensure that training records and systems are available and maintained up-to-date. Person Specification: Essential * Experience of working in an education environment * An understanding of development issues * Good motivational skills * Effective communication skills – including the ability to listen and communicate orally and in writing * Good interpersonal skills * Ability to work on own initiative * Ability to work effectively and contribute to a team * Computer literate Desirable * A recognised Teaching or Training Qualification * Overseas experience * Experience in administration of VLE * Experience in managing or supervising a team |
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