Project Manager/ Coordinator Job Description
ROTA (Reach Out To Asia), a Qatari based non-profit organization working in the field of education, operates as a non-governmental organization (NGO) within the framework of Qatar Foundation - a private non-profit organization founded in 1995. Qatar Foundation is built on the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, and it
aims to develop that potential internationally through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.
ROTA's mission is to extend that assistance into Asia - where it's strategic geographic location gives it a unique opportunity to support its neighboring countries as they overcome developmental difficulties.
For more information please visit http://www.reachouttoasia.org/en/aboutus
ROTA is looking for a Project Manager/ Coordinator to support its upcoming project aiming at providing or improving Information and Communication Technologies equipment in 15 schools in Indonesia in the Klaten region in Java. The initial duration of the contract is 6 month and can be extended to 1 or 2 years, the position can be part time or full time.
Program Brief: ICT for Education - Indonesia
Information and Communications (ICTs) are internationally recognize as an important tool for improving the quality of education and to provide Life Long Learning skills and tools to K-12 schools students as well as enhancing school administration and developing teachers in the various aspect of school functions and teaching/ learning methodologies.
ROTA is launching this first pilot project in order to bring the potential of ICT to 15 schools in Indonesia in the Klaten Region where ROTA is currently implementing a Teacher Quality Improvement program.
The overall goal of this program is to:
1. Provide access or improve the schools ICTs in terms of equipment such as computers, software, multi-media devices, etc., related software like standard office tools (word processing...) and educational resource such as educational software, teaching resources, etc.
2. Develop the necessary skills to efficiently use the ICTs to support and improve teaching and learning. Skills like using a computer and its software; searching, analyzing and processing information (Information Literacy), the use of ICTs for education, teaching methodologies, etc.
3. Develop projects and activities enabling teacher and students to use ICTs for education* as well as to connect and work with local schools and communities.
4. Develop projects and activities enabling teacher and students to connect and work with schools from other countries
Implementation phases and activities:
- ICT Infrastructure: a) source, refurbish and prepare computers b) identify and collect resources (software package)
WCE and ROTA will work together to source computer in Qatar or in the USA and to refurbish then, install appropriate software and prepare them to be deployed in the schools.
A specific hardware and software package will be prepared for each school. It will include computers, networking equipment internet connectivity, as well as peripherals such as printers, LCD projectors, webcams, still and
video cameras, scanners, etc. The package will also include educational software and tools, administrative software, etc. The package will be detailed for each school during the needs assessment; it is estimated to
have 25 to 35 computers for each school.
- Train teacher and other schools staff on ICTs
In order to allow the teacher to fully benefit from the technology, the teacher will be training on using the computers and software. It is foreseen to train teacher according to ICDL modules (International Computer Driving License). ICDL is an internationally recognized training and certification. Teachers will have the opportunity to become ICDL certified
after successfully passing the ICDL test and therefore benefit from this certification and its added value to them and their school.
- ICT Training of Trainer (ToT)
In order for all teachers in all schools to benefit from the ICT resources, selected teachers trained during activity 4 (Train teacher on ICT) will be further trained as trainers. They will then be required to train and support other teachers from their or surrounding schools.
Depending of the ICT knowledge of the students, these teachers will also provide a minimal training and workshops to students.
- ICT for Education: Train Teacher and develop projects to be implemented by teachers
a. Train teacher on using ICT for Education and on project implementation
b. Design of project relevant to the school and close community in collaboration with teachers. Provide 2 small project grants per school (and or provide prices for a competition).
c. Develop, train and support teacher during the design and implementation of the projects.
The Project Manager/ Coordinator will be in charge of:
• Collect information in schools for the initial school assessment and staff/ teacher training
• Assess/ Collect detailed ICT infrastructure equipment needs for each school
• Support/ Organized logistic for deployment, trainings, etc.
• Help with coordinating meeting various organisation officials and arrange for needed documents
• Support tendering and purchase of needed equipment and services
• Contribute to and/ or develop the plans and logistic for the implementation of the projects project such as the deployment of the computers
• Carry out additional tasks as indentified during the initial assessment
• Manage the day to day project during the implementation phase and supervise the project team and Facilitators.
Candidate profile:
• Good knowledge or work experience is primary and secondary schools system, especially in the field of ICT for Education.
• Good knowledge and experience in the field of Information Technologies and Communication such as computer hardware and various peripherals, internet and networking
• Knowledge and/ or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Good knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office (Excel,PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in English and local language
• Ability to travel and visit the schools
• Previous experience in a similar role or function.
Interested candidates should send their application letter and CV to:
Pascal Siegel
Online Education Manager
Reach Out to Asia
psiegel@qf.org.qa
no later than *13th January 2013* (only short-listed candidates will be notified).
ROTA (Reach Out To Asia), a Qatari based non-profit organization working in the field of education, operates as a non-governmental organization (NGO) within the framework of Qatar Foundation - a private non-profit organization founded in 1995. Qatar Foundation is built on the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, and it
aims to develop that potential internationally through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.
ROTA's mission is to extend that assistance into Asia - where it's strategic geographic location gives it a unique opportunity to support its neighboring countries as they overcome developmental difficulties.
For more information please visit http://www.reachouttoasia.org/en/aboutus
ROTA is looking for a Project Manager/ Coordinator to support its upcoming project aiming at providing or improving Information and Communication Technologies equipment in 15 schools in Indonesia in the Klaten region in Java. The initial duration of the contract is 6 month and can be extended to 1 or 2 years, the position can be part time or full time.
Program Brief: ICT for Education - Indonesia
Information and Communications (ICTs) are internationally recognize as an important tool for improving the quality of education and to provide Life Long Learning skills and tools to K-12 schools students as well as enhancing school administration and developing teachers in the various aspect of school functions and teaching/ learning methodologies.
ROTA is launching this first pilot project in order to bring the potential of ICT to 15 schools in Indonesia in the Klaten Region where ROTA is currently implementing a Teacher Quality Improvement program.
The overall goal of this program is to:
1. Provide access or improve the schools ICTs in terms of equipment such as computers, software, multi-media devices, etc., related software like standard office tools (word processing...) and educational resource such as educational software, teaching resources, etc.
2. Develop the necessary skills to efficiently use the ICTs to support and improve teaching and learning. Skills like using a computer and its software; searching, analyzing and processing information (Information Literacy), the use of ICTs for education, teaching methodologies, etc.
3. Develop projects and activities enabling teacher and students to use ICTs for education* as well as to connect and work with local schools and communities.
4. Develop projects and activities enabling teacher and students to connect and work with schools from other countries
Implementation phases and activities:
- ICT Infrastructure: a) source, refurbish and prepare computers b) identify and collect resources (software package)
WCE and ROTA will work together to source computer in Qatar or in the USA and to refurbish then, install appropriate software and prepare them to be deployed in the schools.
A specific hardware and software package will be prepared for each school. It will include computers, networking equipment internet connectivity, as well as peripherals such as printers, LCD projectors, webcams, still and
video cameras, scanners, etc. The package will also include educational software and tools, administrative software, etc. The package will be detailed for each school during the needs assessment; it is estimated to
have 25 to 35 computers for each school.
- Train teacher and other schools staff on ICTs
In order to allow the teacher to fully benefit from the technology, the teacher will be training on using the computers and software. It is foreseen to train teacher according to ICDL modules (International Computer Driving License). ICDL is an internationally recognized training and certification. Teachers will have the opportunity to become ICDL certified
after successfully passing the ICDL test and therefore benefit from this certification and its added value to them and their school.
- ICT Training of Trainer (ToT)
In order for all teachers in all schools to benefit from the ICT resources, selected teachers trained during activity 4 (Train teacher on ICT) will be further trained as trainers. They will then be required to train and support other teachers from their or surrounding schools.
Depending of the ICT knowledge of the students, these teachers will also provide a minimal training and workshops to students.
- ICT for Education: Train Teacher and develop projects to be implemented by teachers
a. Train teacher on using ICT for Education and on project implementation
b. Design of project relevant to the school and close community in collaboration with teachers. Provide 2 small project grants per school (and or provide prices for a competition).
c. Develop, train and support teacher during the design and implementation of the projects.
The Project Manager/ Coordinator will be in charge of:
• Collect information in schools for the initial school assessment and staff/ teacher training
• Assess/ Collect detailed ICT infrastructure equipment needs for each school
• Support/ Organized logistic for deployment, trainings, etc.
• Help with coordinating meeting various organisation officials and arrange for needed documents
• Support tendering and purchase of needed equipment and services
• Contribute to and/ or develop the plans and logistic for the implementation of the projects project such as the deployment of the computers
• Carry out additional tasks as indentified during the initial assessment
• Manage the day to day project during the implementation phase and supervise the project team and Facilitators.
Candidate profile:
• Good knowledge or work experience is primary and secondary schools system, especially in the field of ICT for Education.
• Good knowledge and experience in the field of Information Technologies and Communication such as computer hardware and various peripherals, internet and networking
• Knowledge and/ or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Good knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office (Excel,PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in English and local language
• Ability to travel and visit the schools
• Previous experience in a similar role or function.
Interested candidates should send their application letter and CV to:
Pascal Siegel
Online Education Manager
Reach Out to Asia
psiegel@qf.org.qa
no later than *13th January 2013* (only short-listed candidates will be notified).
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