Digital Literacy Officer at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC)

Role Summary 

• Ol Pejeta Conservancy is seeking a high-calibre, self-motivated, and dedicated Digital Literacy Officer to lead and manage the Digital Literacy Programme, with a strong focus on the African Ruggedized Education System (ARES) implemented in partnership with donors and education stakeholders. The role will also support data management and socio-economic surveys across Community Development Programs (CDP), including education, agriculture, and governance. 
• In addition, the role holder will oversee and coordinate Digital Literacy Support facilitators, ensuring efficient delivery of technical support to partner schools. 

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital learning technology and provide technical support to schools participating in the ARES programme. 
• Provide ICT technical support and utilisation training to schools supported under the Digital Literacy Programme. 
• Supervise, coordinate, and support Digital Literacy Support facilitators, including planning assignments and monitoring service delivery to schools. 
• Work closely with teachers to support curriculum delivery through digital teaching and learning approaches. 
• Ensure ICT laboratories are accessible, functional, and effectively utilised for teaching and learning. 
• Manage and support data collection, surveys, and reporting across CDP projects, including development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks. 
• Coordinate communication with donors and partners, including hosting and managing in-country visits. 
• Liaise with the Ministry of Education, school principals, and ICT teacher leaders to ensure proper use and maintenance of ICT equipment. 
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in ICT and digital learning and proactively integrate best  practices. 
• Prepare weekly work schedules and monthly reports for submission to the Manager Education.
• Collect photos, videos, and stories for reporting and communication with donors and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy PR and Marketing Department. 
• Promote positive relationships between Ol Pejeta Conservancy, partner schools, and neighbouring communities. 
• Uphold Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s mission, values, health and safety standards, and conservation objectives. 
• Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Community Development Manager 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and Technology or a related field 
• Specialised training in conservation education or community engagement is an advantage. 

Experience. 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in implementing digital literacy programs. 
• Experience in supervising or coordinating a team will be an added advantage 

Key Skills & Competencies 

• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, hardware systems, and networking 
• Data analysis and reporting skills 
• Competency in M&E tools is an added advantage 
• Strong ICT and digital literacy expertise. 
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills. 
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in learning environments 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.