Project Coordinator-Capacity Building and Digital Content Development at Shayashone Trading PLC
- Company: Shayashone Trading PLC
- Location: Ethiopia
- State: Addis Ababa Jobs
- Job type: Contract
- Job category: Project Management Jobs in Ethiopia - Shayashone Trading PLC Jobs in Ethiopia
Job Description
Job Summary
The Project Coordinator for Capacity Building and Digital Content Development will be a key resource person to lead digital content development, devising/contextualizing and executing appropriate capacity building interventions for university and ministry staff relevant to the envisaged E-learning Management System. In partnership with experts from ASU, the candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing a series of training, coaching and backstopping interventions targeting enhancing knowledge, skills and accessibility of the LMS for the different target groups. S/he will play a key role inthe realization of quality contents for the envisaged digital learning system by actively designing and developing market-driven and student-centered courses and modules. The candidate will closely work with instructional design experts from ASU, MoE, and target universities. The position may have an external interface with the Education and training authority, Telecommunication Service Providers, relevant ministries of Government of Ethiopia and other partners in the higher education sector. S/he will be a key member of the MoE EthERNet directorate team. The position requires multiple technical and management competencies in the areas of e-learning content development, human resource/user capacity gap analyses and developing/adopting capacity building interventions with the right approach. The ideal candidate is one who demonstrates authoritative understanding of e-learning within the context of Ethiopian Higher Education; its contribution to the quality, affordability and accessibility of education and the ultimate implication of enhancing the employability and entrepreneurial skills of graduates. S/he should be an active team player among experts with different backgrounds and share knowledge with others.
Roles and responsibilities
Capacity Building
- Responsible for assessing existing competency gaps compared to the standards set by ASU to successfully launch and maintain an e-learning management system.
- Responsible for planning and monitoring a series of ToT by target universities in partnership with ASU, university resource persons and MoE EthERNet teammates.
- Coordinate the implementation of a series of capacity building (training/on job training, coaching and technical backstopping) programs initiated by ASU to address the key gaps addressed for resource center hosting universities.
- Responsible for knowledge and skill building to final users namely students, faculty and academic program coordinators about the use and utilization of the new LMS, track feedback and suggest improvements.
- Monitor development of inhouse capabilities to manage and scale-up the e-learning management system to offer more courses and programs and address any observed gaps by liaising with ASU.
- Support target university teaching staff in providing pedagogically informed practical advice regarding the design and delivery of the online curricula.
- Develop continuous Capacity Building program strategy for scaling-up digital education; to design and develop self-paced e-Learning courses that cover core and support standardization activities.
- Coordinate and develop training section on website, to allow easy access to information, materials and guidance for university teachers and students.
E-Learning Management system
- Take a leading role in defining course catalog settings and requirements for the envisaged LMS.
- Assist the universities in creating new and rapid digital learning solutions (including self-paced e- Learning modules) using the appropriate instructional design models and course authoring tools; to produce the desired changes in behavior, attitude, knowledge and skills needed to enhance employability and entrepreneur skill of graduates.
- Assist academic staff in designing high-quality and sustainable e-learning and online assessment mechanisms; backstop staff in developing and uploading of curriculum for online delivery.
- Responsible to repurposing and transform selected existing content into digital learning assets.
- Further this will support the delivery of blended and virtual learning solutions.
- Closely work with relevant departments within the MoE for integrated quality assurance of courses and programs delivered through the envisaged digital learning platform as per the national standard and requirement.
- Propose a strategy to maintain quality assurance processes and protect the intellectual property of e-learning materials developed at the universities.
- Advice on the implementation of a comprehensive learning analytical framework for digital learning solutions to demonstrate its efficiency and effectiveness.
- Research emerging instructional and learning technologies and make recommendations on when to adopt these to continue to offer the best learning experience possible.
- Lead the development of appropriate guidelines regarding the Implementation of eLearning and LMS
Project Management
- Responsible for smooth implementation of a harmonized project plan, tracking and reporting results using appropriate project management tools and standards.
- Coordinate regular (monthly, quarterly, and yearly) project progress follow-up meetings with partner universities, MoE internal units and participate in similar engagements among project partners.
- Develop or adopt various project management tools and frameworks that could enhance monitoring, reporting, and learning practices.
- Responsible for developing appropriate communication and relationships with university management and other departments within the ministry.
- Responsible for creating synergy and alignment of this project with other initiatives and projects
- within the ministry and target universities.
- Prepare Agenda, Schedule, Background Paper, briefs, fact sheets and compile training and workshop reports.
- Maintain a database of trainers, trainees, and other resource persons in the universities.
Additional Roles
- Actively participate in the development of a national e-learning policy.
- Responsible for capacity building of the relevant MoE and university team and ensuring full teamwork and integration of project work within the mainstream functions of the ministry and universities.
- Undertake other related roles from MoE and other partners as and when needed and ensure complementarity with the new e-learning program.
Job Requirement
Competencies
Technical competencies
- Hands-on experience in higher education curriculum and pedagogy.
- Profound understanding of higher education assessment methods and quality standards.
- Hands-on experience in human resource development/human centered learning.
- Solid knowledge of digital content development for higher education courses/ programs
- Solid understanding of Ethiopian higher education system (policies, strategies, regulations)
- Sound understanding of stakeholders’ management, priorities and interests within the context of Ethiopian higher education.
- Hands on experience in training coordination and facilitation
- Strong knowledge of instructional design models and applying theory to teaching practice and learning experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools and basic understanding of multimedia tools
- Outstanding English (spoken and written) language skills
Leadership and management competencies
- Hands-on and pro-active approach with demonstrated adaptability and flexibility.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Mastery in demonstrating personal effectiveness and delivering results in teamwork
- Outstanding skills in planning, organizing, and reporting
- Value differences and diversities while demonstrating constructive assertiveness in leading people towards the result.
- Fast learner, decision-maker, and problem solver
- Ability to perform under pressure with minimal supervision and able to handle multiple tasks at a time in a calm and organized manner.
- Ability to listen and synthesize ideas from wide ranging perspectives and able to come up with a consolidated and implementable plan from such a process
Education, Experience, and language
- Master’s degree in curriculum and instructional design, educational technology, online curriculum development, education planning & management, ICT, and related fields
- At least 8 years hands on experience in instructional designing, education and learning technology, education planning and management, curriculum development and digital learning management system. Of which three years are at management level.
- Proven working experience with international partners and understanding of cross-cultural working norms
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is a must
Benefit and compensation
- Highly attractive with possible career development opportunities
Type of employment : Project (2022 – 2027)
Duration : One Year with possible extension up to five years
Duty station: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to regions
Method of Application
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to [email protected] or [email protected]Use the title of the position as the subject of the email
Closing Date : 24 June. 2022