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Key Responsibilities:
Project development and Implementation
- Ability to provide overall management and leadership of the project in line with the approved Detailed Implementation Plan complying with donor guidelines and regulations.
- Provide training and ongoing support to teachers and educational staff on innovative teaching methods and the use of digital tools.
- Provide leadership and share knowledge of technology and the use of Raspberry PIs and Moodle for enhancing teacher’s skills for teaching
- Ensure project implementation is in line with the Ministry of Education (MoE) National Strategies and relevant standards and policies.
- Facilitate the planning and implementation of the project activities using recommended technologies and models, techniques, standards and tools to achieve output targets within scope, time, and budget.
- Ensure project strategies are aligned with MoE at School/District/provincial level plans and approach for better programming.
- Strengthen and work through existing MoE systems and structures at district levels for sustainability and ownership.
- Support staff orientation and participate in building capacity of technical staff through coaching and mentoring for increased/enhanced competency in use of technology
- Provide input in performance appraisal of programme staff for increased accountability
Capacity Building
- Facilitate training, coaching and mentoring of stakeholders in the use of technology (teachers, community volunteers) and other relevant stakeholders to ensure project activities are effectively implemented.
- Facilitate training of stakeholders in specific project models and monitoring tools for effective reporting of project data.
Programme Effectiveness and Quality Assurance
- Track performance of targets, including project outcomes, in line with the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP).
- Rreview monthly, quarterly and annual reports for timely submission.
- Collaborate with MoE teams in program design: adaptation, implementation, learning and knowledge management, documentation, evaluation and transition.
- Document and share project lessons and promising practices with partners and stakeholders.
- Support and conduct joint monitoring with MoE, Provincial and DEBS officials for effective implementation and quality control.
- Participate in the review of project interventions for improved quality of programming
- Based on the experiences, lessons learned and changes in context, contribute to the annual revision of relevant materials and professional development trajectories.
Networking, Collaboration and Liaison
- Represent World Vision Zambia in various key meetings including Ministry of Education’s Education Work Groups, and other relevant meetings for alignment of the technology program in the schools/ Districts/province/national level.
- Build and maintain relationship with internal and external partners/stakeholders for enhanced collaboration and sustainability
Attributes & Competencies
- Show spiritual maturity, integrity and energetic personality, through self-disposition and involvement in spiritual nurture programmes.
- Other duties as designated by the Project Manager or his/her delegate
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
- University Degree in Education or relevant field with minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant field. A Master’s degree in Education (or Similar) will be an added advantage.
- Experience in a complex, international organization preferably NGO context
- Experience in use of different modes of technology in education for improving learner performance is an added advantage
- Experience as a Primary School Teacher will be an added advantage
- Excellent knowledge of the Zambian Education system – a must.