Short Term Consultant: Ed Tech Consultant, Mombasa, Kenya

About IREX 

IREX is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. 

Position Summary 

IREX is implementing two education programs in coastal Kenya: The Kenya Play Project (KPLAY) and the Girls Learning Through Technology (GLTT). The projects are working to integrate playful learning with technology in the implementation of the competency-based curriculum (CBC) to improve learning outcomes and empower learners with 21^st Century skills.  KPLAY and GLTT programs are working to build the capacity of primary school teachers and education officials, particularly Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) to integrate technology in learning. The projects are working to build the basic digital literacy skills of the teachers and CSOs as well as introduce them to creative coding using Scratch and MakeyMakey.

IREX seeks a qualified short-term consultant to support both projects in providing digital skills and creative coding training and support to the targeted project beneficiaries. The consultant will support curriculum development, training, follow up and support to the teachers and CSOs. The Consultant will work closely with the training team for specific deliverables and assignment of tasks. The anticipated duration for the consultancy is three to six months. Expected number of hours per week is between 10 – 20 hours.  

DELIVERABLES 

Under the supervision and in consultation with the Project Director and Training Associate, the Short-Term Consultant will provide support for digital skills and creative coding training for teachers and CSOs in Kwale and Kilifi County. Specifically, the short-term consultant will complete the following ongoing tasks September through December:

1. Prepare and review content for basic digital skills and creative coding for delivery of training activities targeting education officials and teachers in coastal Kenya.
2. Conduct basic digital skills training sessions with targeted teachers and Curriculum Support Officers.
3. Supports the Training Associate to ensure the implementation of feedback from participants for further improvement of content and training mechanism.
4. Diagnosing and resolving ICT-related challenges for digital devices in targeted schools in Coastal Kenya.
5. Understanding the KPLAY program principles and outcomes and seeking to align daily work to our goals and objectives.
6. Participating in team virtual calls and other activities while maintaining a positive attitude. 

Required Skills and Experience 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technologyor related studies.
2. Demonstrate skills in use of Microsoft Office, coding, and mobile app development. Experience in Scratch is an added advantage
3. Demonstrated experience in conducting adult digital skills training. Experience in teacher capacity building and professional development training preferred
4. Good working knowledge of the educational system and processes. Experience in the Coastal region will be an added advantage.
5. Demonstrate mastery of fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
6. Administrative writing and reporting skills 
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
8. Attention to detail and ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment 
9. Professionalism and teamwork 
10. Excellent organizational skills 

Evaluation Criteria 

To qualify for this consultancy, candidates must have the qualifications and experience in each of the areas listed under “Required Skills and Experience,” and be able to provide examples for these.  

Candidates who have the required abilities and experience will be more competitive if they can also demonstrate experience and skills listed under “Preferred Abilities and Experience.” 

Application submission instructions: interested candidates should submit the following for consideration. 

1. CV/resume that emphasizes relevant experience for this assignment. Please include the country where you are currently located.
2. Cover letter: Please submit a cover letter briefly outlining general information and relevant experiences, limited to one page. 
3. Expected daily salary rate. 
4. Schedule of availability.