Short Term Consultant: Ed Tech Consultant, Mombasa at IREX

DELIVERABLES 

Under the supervision and in consultation with the Project Director and Training Associate, the Short-Term Consultant will provide support for digital skills and creative coding training for teachers and CSOs in Kwale and Kilifi County. Specifically, the short-term consultant will complete the following ongoing tasks September through December:

• Prepare and review content for basic digital skills and creative coding for delivery of training activities targeting education officials and teachers in coastal Kenya.
• Conduct basic digital skills training sessions with targeted teachers and Curriculum Support Officers.
• Supports the Training Associate to ensure the implementation of feedback from participants for further improvement of content and training mechanism.
• Diagnosing and resolving ICT-related challenges for digital devices in targeted schools in Coastal Kenya.
• Understanding the KPLAY program principles and outcomes and seeking to align daily work to our goals and objectives.
• Participating in team virtual calls and other activities while maintaining a positive attitude. 

Required Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related studies.
• Demonstrate skills in use of Microsoft Office, coding, and mobile app development. Experience in Scratch is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in conducting adult digital skills training. Experience in teacher capacity building and professional development training preferred
• Good working knowledge of the educational system and processes. Experience in the Coastal region will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate mastery of fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Administrative writing and reporting skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Attention to detail and ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment 
• Professionalism and teamwork 
• Excellent organizational skills