Current Openings at IREX

 SECTION I: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The GLTT project is funded by The Stone Family Foundation and implemented by IREX in Kilifi County. GLTT uses a technology-based approach to support girls’ education and development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills in low-tech schools through evidence-based practices and research. The project is working to develop digital literacy capacity of teachers and their ability to use creative coding using Scratch and Makey Makey in tech labs to deliver CBC and apply gender responsiveness to engage girls in ICT.

IREX invites interested local organizations to submit an application to partner with IREX in implementing GLTT by providing support during Tech Training of Trainers (ToTs), Teacher Professional Development (TPDs), Tech and Gender inclusive Coaching Sessions and development of tech lab activities. Please see program description and Scope of Work description in Section IV.

Program Purpose: The end goal for GLTT is to increase girls' attendance, improve the quality of their learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, and develop digital literacy skills.

SECTION II: AWARD INFORMATION:

• The expected duration of IREX’s support or the period of performance is November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023. IREX expects to award one subaward in the amount of $15,000-$20,000 USD. GLTT/IREX reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.

SECTION III: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The applicant / application must meet the following requirements

• Be officially registered and working in compliance with all applicable civil and fiscal regulations, including, but not limited to pertinent local laws and status.
• Be officially registered as a legal entity and working in compliance with all applicable local laws.
• Ability to implement the program activities as detailed in Section IV Program Description and Scope of Work in order to meet the projects objectives and principles
• Contain expected outcomes and results consistent with and linked to the project’s objectives
• Applicant is not a debarred organization

Types of Sub-Awardees Eligible:

• Non-US Nongovernment Organizations (Non-US NGOs)
• Community Based Organization (CBOs)
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Professional Associations
• Universities

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SECTION I: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

Kenya KPLAY (KPLAY) is funded by the LEGO Foundation and implemented by IREX. KPLAY is a holistic, gender-responsive approach to scaling Learning Through Play with Technology (LTPT) in coastal Kenya Kwale and Kilifi Counties. The project is working to integrate playful learning with technology in the implementation of the competency-based curriculum (CBC) to improve learning outcomes and empower learners with 21st Century skills.  KPLAY is also working to build the capacity of primary school teachers and education officials, particularly Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) to facilitate workshops and offer teacher support in integrating technology in learning, through regular coaching. This project is building the basic digital literacy skills of the teachers and CSOs as well as introducing them to creative coding using Scratch.

IREX invites interested local organizations to submit a proposal to partner with IREX in implementing KPLAY activities. Please see program description and Scope of Work description in Section IV.

Program Purpose:  KPLAY promotes learning through play with technology through hybrid teacher-training and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Play Labs.

SECTION II: AWARD INFORMATION:

1. The expected duration of IREX’s support or the period of performance is November 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024. IREX expects to award one subaward between $80,000-$99,000 USD. KPLAY/IREX reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.

SECTION III: ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The applicant / application must meet the following requirements

• Be officially registered and working in compliance with all applicable civil and fiscal regulations, including, but not limited to pertinent local laws and status.
• Be officially registered as a legal entity and working in compliance with all applicable local laws.
• Ability to implement the program activities as detailed in Section IV Program Description and Scope of Work in order to meet the projects objectives and principles
• Contain expected outcomes and results consistent with and linked to the projects objectives
• Applicant is not a debarred organization

Types of Sub-Awardees Eligible:

• Non-US Nongovernment Organizations (Non-US NGOs)
• Community Based Organization (CBOs)
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
• Professional Associations
• Universities

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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 Technologyor 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 

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 Summary of Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with the Youth Excel team, the local partner, and USAID, serve as an implementation research technical mentor. Learn and use the Youth Excel implementation research approach.
• Manage the adherence to workplan timelines and support local partner throughout implementation.
• Provide individualized technical assistance and strengthen local partner capacities to use implementation research tools, use a variety of data collection methods, and help them succeed in using implementation research.
• Co-lead the development and implementation of a stakeholder engagement plan with the local partner.
• Co-lead the development and implementation of research plans.
• Coordinate the ethical review of all research plans.
• Co-lead the organization and facilitation of regular learning workshops to interrogate, synthesize, and apply research data and findings.
• Assist local partner in organizing and facilitating monthly refresher trainings with mentors to inform and implement adaptations recommended from learning and adaptation workshops.
• Co-author knowledge products (i.e. learning briefs and learning report) with local partner.
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual event to support the release of the Young Emanzi Boys Mentorship Learning Report.

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and expertise in gender transformative approaches, gender norms programming, positive masculinities, girls’ empowerment, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and/or gender and social inclusion.
• Master’s degree in a field related to implementation research and/or participatory action research in a field related to international development, youth development, health, or another relevant field.
• Experience developing and publishing academic knowledge products.
• At least three (3) years’ experience using implementation research, participatory action research, or related methodologies with local organizations in Tanzania. Experience working with youth researchers is strongly preferred.
• Experience providing technical assistance in research to individuals who may not have had research experience.
• Experience upholding high ethical standards in research. Experience working with minors in research preferred.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills with widely diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in fast-paced work environments, and deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. Conversational skills in Swahili a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, reflection, and learning.
• Physically based in Tanzania preferred.