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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: ICT Specialist
Location:Abuja
Position: ICT Materials Development Specialist – USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus
Job Description
EDC has an opening for an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Materials Development Specialist in Abuja, Nigeria, to support the USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus project, implemented by Creative Associates and EDC.
USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus (NEI Plus) works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria equitably and sustainably.
The position will report to the Senior Reading Specialist.
Essential Functions
The ICT Materials Development Specialist will manage the integration of technology to support teaching and learning carried out across the project. He/she will work closely with the technical and operational staff to develop, implement and assess the use of different technology platforms.
The ICT Materials Development Specialist will:
Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to assess, adapt, and implement the English and Hausa curriculum to appropriate technology platforms
Identify technology solutions for improving teaching and learning through the NEI Plus project. Develop proposals and cost/benefit analysis of different solutions
Work with project management and technical advisors to decide on most appropriate technological approaches and how to integrate technology into existing lessons
Manage the adaptation and localization of the English and Hausa curriculum into formats suitable for each technology platform
Develop additional content for technology platforms as required
Manage the piloting of technology platforms
Assist in the evaluation of technology platforms and make recommendations on revisions to both the platform and curriculum where appropriate
Train facilitators, teachers, government staff and learners on the use of technology.
Collaborate with and maintain regular contact with partners to ensure the successful implementation of technology to support the curriculum
Prepare ad hoc and periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against set targets
Work closely with the NEI Plus ICT Advisor in all activities
Collaborate closely with NEI Plus staff and management in Nigeria and abroad as required
Participate in internal administrative and operational meetings, as required
Facilitate arrangements for organizing meetings, trainings and workshops
Perform other duties as may be assigned
