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Job Description

Job Title : EdTech Officer Zambia
Contract Duration : 1 year contract (with possibility of extension)
Location : CZM Hub Lusaka with frequent travel to schools and locations across Zambia as required for activities
Reports to Camara Zambia CEO

Background
Camara Education is a non-profit international educational organisation dedicated to delivering real impact through technology and by inspiring and empowering a young generation to improve their own life opportunities.
Our mission is to transform education using technology to empower disadvantaged students.

Our vision is a world-class technology-enabled education accessible to all.
Camara has built a proven model of ‘education delivery’ that is both sustainable and highly scalable. Camara is a registered charity in the US, Ireland and the UK. It currently operates five Education Hubs in Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho and Tanzania). Each Camara entity operates as a social enterprise designed to serve local market needs through a sustainable business model.

Our Values
Camara has four values that are the essence of our organisation and we demonstrate through all of our work. When you represent Camara you will be expected to demonstrate these values:
Committed: We deliver results
Caring: We care for our people and those we serve
Creative: We innovate to solve problems
Collaborative: We achieve more by working together

Overview of the Role:
Camara Zambia’s (CZM) EdTech Officer will work alongside both the technical and training teams to support the effective planning, implementation and reporting of project activities to schools. With the required knowledge, skills and experience from both a technical and educational perspective, the EdTech officer will support the delivery of projects to ensure the best possible outcomes for beneficiaries. The EdTech Officer will be engaged in (1) Planning and delivery of ICT training for teachers and school leaders, (2) Preparation of ICT equipment dispatch to schools, (3) Providing technical visits to schools to prepare and network ICT labs and maintain computers, (4) Providing input and guidance to ensure the continued improvement and quality of training courses provided to teachers and school leaders, (5) Contributing towards the planning, implementation and reporting of activities for Camara Zambia (6) Working closely with the CZM team to ensure education initiatives are in line with the Camara Education Training Framework.

Responsibilities

Education and Training:
Plan and deliver quality Camara training courses as per the Camara Learning Framework
Provide training to teachers and those in school leadership positions to develop their understanding and awareness of the importance of ICT in education.
Assist schools in identifying ICT training needs and recommend relevant training to assist them in meeting these needs
Complete regular content review of training courses and share ideas on revising and improving the training content and delivery.
Develop positive relationships with MOGE and School Leadership to promote Camara’s vision.

Ensure that all training administrative tasks and training reports are carried out to a high standard and available immediately after each course ;
Communicate closely with Camara Zambia team members to effectively plan upcoming activities and ensure that all new schools are included in training schedules as required;

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual training plans and reports

Ensure activity budgets and prepared and submitted to management and finance in a timely manner and ensure budget retirements are completed immediately following each activity.

Develop and conduct M & E activities for CZM including survey preparation, completing of school visits, review and analysis of data collected and reporting.
Contribute towards the setting, tracking and reporting of Camara Zambia’s monthly and annual KPIs

Support with the continued development and piloting of Camara’s learning platforms including sourcing, reviewing and alignment of relevant educational resources and digital content

Conduct research on teaching / learning technologies especially those relevant for integration of ICT in education

Technical
Work alongside the Technical Manager in installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications to prepare equipment for dispatch to schools

Completing vetting of school ICT labs and providing guidance to schools on requirements to meet Camara lab standards

Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.

Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed for any equipment entering or leaving the hub for proper inventory management.

Work alongside the Camara Zambia team to plan and prepare necessary quotations for schools

Monitor and analyse information and data around equipment usage in schools using Camara’s platforms and use this for school guidance, reporting and support
Supervision of the workshop area to insure all operations are conducted according to camara

Visit schools to complete lab networking, maintenance support or technical guidance as required

Repair problematic equipments that are current in stock and those already dispatched to customer.

General
Assist and support other Camara staff in various elements of operational activity such as vetting, sales, technical support and marketing when required;

Contribute towards the planning and application for project funding and donor reporting

Promote the Camara brand at all appropriate opportunities;

Ensure that all administrative reporting is recorded with accuracy;
Ensure activity budgets and prepared and submitted to management and finance in a timely manner and ensure budget retirements are completed immediately following each activity.

Promote a positive relationship with schools, organisations and all stakeholders to Camara operations;

Act with integrity and uphold the Camara standards of transparency and accountability at all times

Key Competencies:
Passion for ICT integration into teaching and learning
Proficiency with computer applications including Ubuntu, Microsoft and G-suite
Ability to communicate and maintain high professionalism
Good interpersonal skills, with ability to support other staff members
Ability to prioritise, organise and manage a large and diverse workload under pressure.

Ability to work and contribute as a team member in systems implementations.
Willingness to work outside regular office hours including weekends when needed
Extensive knowledge and experience in use of educational softwares and platforms
Ability to carry out computer hardware and network troubleshooting and repairs.

Job requirements:
Degree with an ICT focus or Education with Professional ICT Qualification (Essential)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a role focused around ICT in Education or Training
Demonstrated experience engaging with and developing relationships with the Ministry of Education, Donors and Key Stakeholders
Good knowledge and understanding of a range of technologies to support learning and teaching including experience in the development and design of e-learning platforms

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and evaluate their potential in terms of application to learning and teaching
Excellent communication and reporting skills- both written and verbal

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of planning, collating and analysing data and information for M&E and reporting
Proficient in the installation, use, and maintenance of ICT Hardware and Software

Commitment to values and ethos of Camara Education
Knowledge of AI integration in education would be an advantage
Camara Education Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to having the best possible people working with us. We will ensure fair and equal opportunities for all potential and existing employees.

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements above should email their CV and a cover letter contained within ONE PDF document saved with the candidates name to [email protected] before 30th November 2024 . The subject line for the job application should read “ EDTECH_OFFICER_Camara Zambia “. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any candidate which does not provide the required CV and cover letter within one document will not be considered.