EdTech Officer

Contract Duration: 1-year contract (with possibility of extension)

Location: Camara Kenya Hub Mombasa with frequent travel to schools and locations across Kenya as required for activities

Reports to: Camara Kenya CEO

Background
Camara Education is a registered charity in the US, Ireland, and the UK that supports a network of education hubs in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia.
We work with educational institutions to support them in integrating technology to deliver better educational outcomes; better grades and 21st century skills. Since 2005, we have installed Digital Learning Centres in 13,000 schools, trained 115,000 teachers how to use the DLCs and provided digital literacy opportunities to 4.8 million children.
We believe better education means better life opportunities for children. We are dedicated to delivering real impact through technology by inspiring and empowering a young generation to improve their own life opportunities.
Our mission is to transform education using technology to empower disadvantaged students.

Our vision is a world-class technology-enabled education accessible to all.

Camara has built a proven model of ‘education delivery’ that is both sustainable and highly scalable. Each Camara entity operates as a social enterprise designed to serve local market needs through a sustainable business model.

Our Values

Camara has four values that are the essence of our organisation, and we demonstrate them throughout all of our work. When you represent Camara, you will be expected to demonstrate these values:
● Committed: We deliver results
● Caring: We care for our people and those we serve
● Creative: We innovate to solve problems
● Collaborative: We achieve more by working together

Role Overview

Camara Kenya's (CEK) EdTech Officer will work alongside both the technical and training teams to support the effective planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities in schools. With the required knowledge, skills and experience from both an educational and technical perspective, the EdTech officer will support the delivery of projects to ensure the best possible outcomes for beneficiaries. The EdTech Officer will be engaged in (1) Planning and delivery of ICT training programs for teachers, school leaders and Camara Kenya clients, (2) Providing input and guidance to ensure the continued improvement and quality of training programs, (3) Contributing towards the planning, implementation and reporting of activities for Camara Kenya, (4) Working closely with the CEK team to ensure education initiatives are in line with the Camara Kenya Training Framework, and (5) Providing technical support to ensure the success of ICT initiatives.
Responsibilities

Training and Educational Technology:
● Plan and deliver quality Camara training courses per the Camara Training Framework.
● Provide training to teachers and those in school leadership positions to develop their understanding and awareness of the importance of ICT in education, and support them in integration.
● Assist schools in identifying ICT training needs and recommend relevant training to assist them in meeting these needs.
● Complete regular content review of training courses and share ideas on revising and improving the training content and delivery.
● Develop positive relationships with MoE and school leadership to promote Camara’s vision.
● Ensure that all training administrative tasks and training reports are carried out to a high standard and available immediately after each course.
● Communicate closely with Camara Kenya team members to effectively plan upcoming activities and ensure that all new schools are included in training schedules as required.
● Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual training plans and reports.
● Ensure activity budgets are prepared and submitted to management and finance in a timely manner, and budget retirements are completed immediately following each activity.
● Provide guidance and troubleshooting assistance to teachers and students in using Camara educational technologies effectively.
● Working with CEL and other Camara Education staff to develop new trainings such as AI
● Work closely with teachers, staff, and management to identify technological needs and collaborate with the Product Development team to develop and test solutions.
● Support the continued development and piloting of Camara’s learning platforms, including sourcing, reviewing, and aligning relevant educational resources and digital content.
● Conduct research on teaching and learning technologies, especially those relevant for the integration of ICT in education to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Technical Support:
● Work alongside the Technical Manager in installing and configuring computer hardware, operating systems and applications to prepare equipment for dispatch to schools.
● Completing vetting of school ICT labs and providing guidance to schools on requirements to meet Camara lab standards.
● Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.
● Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed for any equipment entering or leaving the hub for proper inventory management.
● Work alongside the Camara Kenya team to plan and prepare necessary quotations for schools.
● Supervision of the workshop area to ensure all operations meet Camara standards.
● Visit schools to complete lab networking, maintenance support, or technical guidance as required.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
● Conduct M&E activities for Camara Kenya, including survey preparation, completion of school visits, review and analysis of the collected data, and reporting.
● Monitor and analyse information and data around equipment usage in schools and its impact on students to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
● Contribute towards the tracking and reporting of Camara Kenya’s monthly and annual KPIs.
● Contribute towards monthly, quarterly, and annual impact reporting.

General:
● Assist and support other Camara staff with various elements of operational activity, such as vetting, sales, technical support, and marketing when required.
● Contribute towards the planning and application for project funding and donor reporting.
● Ensure that all administrative reporting is recorded with accuracy.
● Promote a positive relationship with schools, organisations and all stakeholders to Camara operations;
● Act with integrity and uphold the Camara standards of transparency and accountability at all times
● Promote the Camara brand at all appropriate opportunities.

Key Competencies:
● Passion for ICT integration in teaching and learning.
● Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of educational software and platforms.
● Proficiency in software applications such as Ubuntu, Microsoft, G-Suite, etc.
● Ability to carry out computer hardware and network troubleshooting and repairs.
● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.
● Ability to prioritise, organise and manage a large and diverse workload under pressure.
● Ability to work and contribute as a team member in systems implementations.
● Excellent communication and reporting skills – both written and verbal.
● Commitment to the values and ethos of Camara Education.
● Open to working outside regular office hours, including weekends, and in varying environments, when needed.

Job Requirements:
● Degree in Education is essential. Professional training in ICT Integration, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Trainer of Trainers, Quality Assurance, or other relevant qualifications is desirable.
● Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a role focused around ICT in education or training; experience in educational projects would be an added advantage.
● Good knowledge and understanding of a range of technologies to support learning and teaching, including experience in the development and design of e-learning platforms.
● Ability to quickly learn new technologies and evaluate their potential in terms of application to learning and teaching.
● Experience conducting training needs assessments and designing curricula/programs that meet educational and training objectives; experience in developing accredited training programs by relevant government institutions like TVETA and NITA would be an added advantage.
● Demonstrated experience engaging with and developing relationships with key stakeholders – the Ministry of Education, donors, schools and partners.
● Demonstrated knowledge and experience of planning, collating and analysing data and information for M&E and reporting.
● Proficient in the installation, use, and maintenance of ICT hardware and software.
● Knowledge of AI integration in education would be an advantage.

Camara Education is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to having the best possible people working with us.

We ensure fair and equal opportunities for all potential and existing employees. Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements above should submit their applications through the online application form (EDTECH OFFICER_Camara Kenya) before 31st March 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.