E-Reader
Programme in Nyando District
Project Manager Required
A soon to be established E-Reader programme in Muhoroni, Nyando district is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the project.
This role interfaces with the schools and libraries in the district, the Partner organization, and Worldreader International.
The Project Manager will have three primary areas of responsibility:
Policy formulation and administration
Project Manager Required
A soon to be established E-Reader programme in Muhoroni, Nyando district is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the project.
This role interfaces with the schools and libraries in the district, the Partner organization, and Worldreader International.
The Project Manager will have three primary areas of responsibility:
Policy formulation and administration
- Work with local schools, library and sponsors to set targets and policy for E-Reader use
- Create programming using E-Readers
- Monitor student and teacher performance after E-Reader use
- Establish program for library to implement E-Readers when they are not in use at schools
E reader Device Management
- Schedule and facilitate loading content and software updates onto devices
- Provide maintenance and trouble-shoot minor technical problems
Program Administration
- Train teachers and students to use EReaders in local classrooms to enhance both teaching and learning
- Schedule and manage E-reader use and distribution
- Organize community outreach programs
- Interact with all partners and sponsors to create and implement programs
- Report monthly to project sponsors
Qualifications
Your previous work experience should illustrate that you are a structured, organized thinker and communicator, able to set goals and achieve targets.
Ideally, you are a former educator interested in implementing new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom.
You will be provided some on-site training but most of your training will be self-taught using
detailed written materials.
Skills
Your previous work experience should illustrate that you are a structured, organized thinker and communicator, able to set goals and achieve targets.
Ideally, you are a former educator interested in implementing new teaching and learning strategies in the classroom.
You will be provided some on-site training but most of your training will be self-taught using
detailed written materials.
Skills
- Teaching experience
- Technical skills and proficiency using computers and other electronic devices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Skype and ideally Google Docs
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge of Nyando district and familiarity with the nature of local classrooms
- Ability to self-train using manuals
- High level of motivation and ability to work independently
Contacts
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
Please apply by 10th February 2012 to:
The E-Reader Program
PO Box 8189-00100,
Nairobi.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
Please apply by 10th February 2012 to:
The E-Reader Program
PO Box 8189-00100,
Nairobi.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted