ICT Coordinator
Job Description
Title: ICT Coordinator
Company Name: The British Council
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate degree in Computer Science/IT/EEE/Robotics or a relevant discipline.
Job Context:
∎ Type of contract- Consultancy (Fixed term)
∎ British Council invites applications for the position of ICT Coordinator for its Libraries Unlimited project.
∎ The ICT Coordinator will be based in Dhaka for the duration of the programme, with associated country travel. The position will be in effect utile December 2020. Employee shall be paid on a daily rate commensurate to experience and salary history and within the predetermined salary range. The expected start date is May 2019.
∎ The purpose of the ICT coordinator is to support the Programme Manager and the Library Service Development Component in successful delivery of Libraries Unlimited (LU), a key project for the British Council and the Government of Bangladesh. This is a challenging post with multiple responsibilities and tight deadlines. The ICT coordinator will support a number of ongoing ICT interventions which aim to transform the existing district govt. public libraries of Bangladesh into modern, user-centric and multiplex platforms offering a range of innovative services including activities around state-of-the-art educational technology toolkits (e.g. Kano computer and micro:bit) which will be made available to all 64 district govt. public libraries of Bangladesh.
∎ The ICT coordinator, while supporting the broader Library Service Development Component, will also focus on implementing networked services, such as public WiFi and internet access in all 64 district govt. public libraries of Bangladesh. S/he will report to the Programme Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support the Component Lead for Model Libraries and the Programme Manager to successfully deliver the broader goals of the Library Service Development Component and Libraries Unlimited
∎ Coordinate and implement coding workshop tours. One tour will be held each month covering three different districts
∎ Support the Programme Manager in delivering ToT (Training of Trainers) for all the librarians (64 districts). The ToTs are usually held in Dhaka and the arrangement is shared with the Training and Capacity building team of LU
∎ Keep track of the inventory of the devices (Kano computers and micro:bits) and do necessary maintenance and troubleshooting of the devices
∎ Support in establishing govt. public library-based Code Clubs potentially in all 64 districts of Bangladesh
∎ Develop and provide contents for Code Clubs in different libraries. Train local resource on different materials and provide directives so that Code Clubs can run smoothly
∎ Work with the Project Coordinator to ensure that Child Protection regulations and formalities are strictly maintained as and when necessary
Additional Requirements:
∎ The desired applicant should have prior experience of delivering coding/programming/IoT related workshop to children aged between 08-15 or older.
∎ Experience as a volunteer in such activities will also be highly appreciated.
∎ Any prior experience in a coordinator role will be highly valued.
Application Deadline: May 20, 2019
Company Information:
∎ The British Council
∎ Business : The British Council is the UK`s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with - changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
Category: IT/Telecommunication
Read Before Apply: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for interview. We will only shortlist applications submitted on a British Council application form submitted electronically through jobs portal. Any hard copies of the application and incomplete application in the portal will not be accepted.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 20th May 2019
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