Education Officer (EdTech)

Job Description

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Qualifications

Education and Qualification:

- Degree in ICT/Computer Science from a recognized institution - A background in education and knowledge of educational technology will be an advantage - 3 years of proven experience with various distributed ICT Systems and Networks, preferably in a development setting

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. - Strong computer literacy. - Must be able to multi-task effectively and balance competing priorities, reporting lines and deadlines. - Advanced interpersonal skills he/she must be able to relate well with others, dictate responsibilities, offer support and constructive feedback. - Must have excellent problem-solving skills. He/she must be able to adeptly and quickly solve problems as they come up. - Highly collaborative and consultative approach. - Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required - Swahili and good English written, and oral skills required. French and Kirundi a plus.

Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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