Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 20 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Operational Context/Role
Reporting to the Livelihoods Coordinator, the Computer Instructor will be responsible to provide a range of skills in orienting, mentoring, and training selected students in high-quality computer training programs. These include but not limited to; Basic Computer Literacy, and Advanced Computer Networking disciplines/packages using formal vocational skills training curriculums, learning workplans, and schemes of work while implementing the above course.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and update the I.T training materials and curriculum for the basic computer literacy course based on Competency Based Training Curriculum (CBET)
• Contribute to the creation of course outlines, workplans, lesson plans, and instructional resources.
• Support in the enrolment of potential beneficiaries for the Basic Computer Literacy course
• Handle the teaching and daily learning of the enrolled students in both Basic and Advanced computer classes.
• Assist in conducting I.T training sessions, assessments, and practical exercises to increase students’ achievements.
• Provide career guidance and support supervision to students during teaching and learning process.
• Identify and present training needs to the departmental head for procurement planning and decisions.
• Request and manage the I.T training materials in accordance with JRS’ resource management policies and guidelines.
• Ensure that instructional content is delivered effectively according to the set learning objectives.
• Provide basic health education to all trainees in the computer literacy course.
• Monitor and manage student’s attendance and progress daily to increase retention and successful completion using set rules and regulations.
• Write and submits quality weekly and monthly reports to the immediate supervisor.
• Selects and present eligible students for course assessment based on active participation in the course, formative assessment results and positive behavioural pattern during the course.
• Submit lists of successful students for certification at the end of each course cycle to the departmental head (Computer instructor)
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding beneficiaries, staff and internal information and communication within JRS.
• Work under direct supervision of the Livelihood Coordinator with support from the Country IT Officer.
• Manage students’ daily attendance through Bio-metric machines at the gate and in class attendance.
• Collect any Means of verification (MOV) that is mandated in the Monitoring and Evaluation plan such as:
• enrolment register, photos, progress reports, test results, evaluation reports of your course trainings among others.
• Maintaining a close and regular collaboration and exchange information with staff in JRS Livelihoods department.
• Work with Livelihood Instructors to strengthen existing collaboration systems in the department.
• Collaborating closely with Livelihoods team in activity management meetings and follow up of beneficiaries.
• Maintain students’ file records, learning notes and performance documentations as per organizational policy and procedure.
• Any other responsibilities/duties assigned by your supervisor and/or Project Director.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Diploma in Computer Science, or Information Technology
• CCNA certification shall be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in enrolling and successful completion of training courses.
• Previous experience with an NGO in similar program.
• Proficiency in written and oral English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Very good pastoral sense, listening abilities and inter-personal skills.
• Work with integrity, impartiality, fairness, confidentiality, and the ability to respect confidence.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an active team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills used in planning own work and ability to work to targets and deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft Office 365, and M&E tools and statistical packages).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Written application explaining why you are interested in the above position and how you meet the qualities and qualification criteria.
Attach a CV with maximum 3 pages. The CV should contain information about your qualifications, relevant trainings, work experience, names, and contact details of Three (3) professional referees.
You must send your CV and application as a single pdf file.
Applications should be sent online to Jesuit Refugee Service Uganda at uga.hr@jrs.net 

Note: JRS has a Child Safeguarding (CS) Policy in place and expects all staff to read, sign and adhere to it.

Deadline: September 27, 2023

No late applications will be considered - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. JRS is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-discrimination policy in place.


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