Project Officer – ICT in Education
Job Description
Title: Project Officer – ICT in Education
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in ICT or CSE
∎ Post Graduation in Education/Social Welfare/Social Science with diploma in ICT/CSE
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The purpose of this role is to ensure that a large number of tablets are functioning at field level as ‘Education Tool’ for alternative learning approach for Rohingya and host community children. S/he will be responsible for day to day storage, distribution, charging, troubleshooting (both hardware and software), apps contextualization and record keeping of this large number of tablets (approximately 500-1000). The position will also lead the capacity building initiatives for community facilitators and project staffs on safe and effective use of tablets as ‘Education Tool’.
∎ Department: Project Officer – ICT in Education
∎ Department: Education
∎ Work Location: Ukhiya/Teknaf (Refugee camp)
∎ Reporting to: Innovation Project Senior Manager – Education
∎ Contract Length: Up to December 31, 2019 (with possibility of Extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Manage and care a large number of tablets with software upgradation
∎ Community facilitator’s capacity building on how to use tablet as education tool for technology based education project’s activities
∎ Regular support to Learning Facilitators/Community Volunteers at field level for tablet related trouble shooting
∎ Ensure regular tablet distribution and storing again with power back-up
∎ Ensure all end-user equipment is kept up to date with android OS and feature upgrades
∎ Ability to read/understand/operate service manual, maps and tablet
∎ Remote/over phone troubleshooting and application support
∎ Identify field related challenges/gaps and develop alternative plan/s to mitigate the challenges/gaps
∎ Facilitate ‘Learning Sharing’ event; meeting; workshop about technology based education.
∎ Coordination between program and operation team to ensure logistic (IT) support at field level
∎ Compile participatory feedback from stakeholders (i.e. children, parents, community leaders) about technology based education and submit to management for future action
∎ Any other relevant tasks assigned by management
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 24 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ At least 1 year of working experience in ICT in Education/Education Software Development/ Technology Based Education/E-learning Materials Development with national/international organization
∎ Software contextualization and troubleshooting (both software and hardware)
∎ IT skills using tablet as ‘Education Tool’
∎ Strong communication skill with field staff
∎ Interpersonal skills with ability to work independently with minimum support from the team
∎ Deeply familiar with and sensitive towards the Rohingya context: language, customs, etc.
∎ Expertise on MS office (Word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook, etc.) uses
∎ Willingness to work in an environment with limited resources with poor living conditions and in difficult situations
∎ Having ability to remain productive under difficult and high stressed situations
∎ Able to prioritize, respects and adheres to deadlines
∎ Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
∎ Good communication skill both in Bangla and English. Proficiency in Rohingya/Chittagonian language is preferable
Salary: Tk. 48500 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Two bonuses in a year equivalent to two basic salaries
Application Deadline: July 16, 2019
Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: NGO/Development
Read Before Apply: Standard of Professional Conduct:IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?
