Assistant Project Manager at I Choose Life - Africa (ICL)

Job Purpose: You will increase the life chances of marginalized girls in Laikipia county by improving performance, learning, transition and digital skills through the integrated ICT for learning approach. In addition, support program teachers and students in strengthening digital literacy and 21st century skills.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and design
a) Participate in the development and design of new project proposals to enhance ICT integration and 21st century skills
b) Participate in reviewing the attainment of goals and objectives as set out in the funded proposal.

Project implementation and training
a) Assist the coordination all project activities including preparation of work plans
b) Training and sensitization of community on importance of girl education, economic empowerment programs, ICT for learning and entrepreneurship
c) Plan and facilitate peer education and life skills training.
d) Plan and organize career fairs, mentorship and motivational sessions for students
e) Forge partnerships within the project sites for the attainment of project goals.
f) Ensure evaluations of trainings and outreach activities are conducted and reports written and submitted to the project manager.
g) Participate in project, organizational and institutional meetings and work harmoniously with other stakeholders.
h) Support in project research in collaboration with the project M&E team.

Resource Mobilization
a) Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff
b) Design, implement and evaluate projects with an aspect of resource mobilization
c) Participate in product design for Resource Mobilization with a bias towards ICT for Learning.

Project Monitoring& Evaluation
a) Compile reports and submit them to the Project Officer M & E accordingly.
b) Compile accurate narrative and data reports; including the set deadlines.
c) Track student attendance in schools
d) Ensure evaluations of trainings and outreach activities are conducted and reports written and submitted to the project manager/monitoring and evaluation officer.
e) In accordance with donor requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly and annual project technical and financial reports.

Desired Education and Training
a) A Master of Education (arts/Science) or Project Management
b) A Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent.
c) A post graduate Diploma in project management will be an added advantage
d) MUST hold a Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Certificate or a be a master trainer in MOS.

Knowledge and skills
a) Vast working knowledge on ICT integration in education and 21st century skills
b) Experience working with teachers in ICT integration in education
c) Be an excellent facilitator and have the ability to forge partnerships within the project area
d) Experience in implementing Donor funded projects is highly desirable
e) Knowledge on programming is mandatory
f) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a keen eye for details, good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent report writing skills.
g) People management skills
h) Experience building the capacity of young people through mentorship.

Experience and Abilities
a) A minimum of Six (6) years of teaching experience in an academic environment
b) Experience working with primary and secondary schools a is an added advantage
c) Ability to work with a team, foster a team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the program
d) Ability to analyze and utilize program development gaps for designing Programs.
e) Demonstrate capacity for collaboration, networking and resource mobilization.