Digital Learning Trainer
Job Description
Overall purpose of the role:
The Digital Learning Trainer will support in facilitating ICT skills in Microsoft productivity software and ICDL, online collaboration tools, and user support in opening and operating on-line job accounts for clients. She/he will provide technical support in network and Internet services, hardware and software maintenance of ICT equipment, and user support.
Responsibilities:
R1. Project Management and Development:
Participate in mobilization and enrolment of digital learners.
Participate together with the digital team to prepare training manuals.
Establish and Maintain the digital training database.
Keep inventory of all the ICT equipment’s under your supervision
Support needs assessment and propose new ideas to improve the digital learning and on-line jobs for youth.
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and share with your supervisor with the aim of implementing them
R2. Monitoring and Reporting:
Record learner’s attendance details.
Record earnings by on line job clients and report to your supervisor
Submit weekly/monthly project updates to the digital learning officer
R3. Conduct training sessions focused on enhancing digital literacy and learning skills:
Plan and implement active learning for the students in relation to the stipulated syllabus.
Formulate a suitable scheme of work, lesson plans, and record of units covered for various kinds of innovative Digital Skills training undertaking.
Continuously evaluate students, maintain performance, and provide feedback to learners during their learning period
Participate in mobilization and enrolment learners.
Provide IT Support in the IT lab center assigned to you.
Working with stakeholders in delivering various Digital Skills to the learners
Provide counselling and social development mentorship to learners.
R4. Line supervision of Digital skills Community incentive workers:
Staff performance monitoring
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience and technical competencies:
Diploma/Higher Diploma or Degree in IT, BBIT, Computer science or related field of study is required
Two-year previous experience in teaching youth in a school/college / Vocational training institution setting
Excellent skills in written and spoken English
Experience in working with underprivileged youth. A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance
Ability to tolerate diverse cultural, educational and religious diversity in the workplace
Support on line collaboration, user support, software and hard ware maintenance.
Education:
Diploma/Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or other related field from a recognized institution
Languages:
Fluent in English
Fluent in Somali
DRC’s Core competencies:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master the below DRC’s core competencies:
Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Conditions:
Contract duration: 4-months contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Employment Category: Band J
Reporting to: Economic Recovery Officer (Digital Trainer)
Direct reports: Incentive digital trainers
Availability: September 2024
Location: Dagaheley, Dadaab
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Program and support staff
External: County and national government line ministries, UNHCR livelihoods, other education/livelihoods partners, Program beneficiaries,
General
Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
How to apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 15th August 2024.
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.
