SOS children’s village invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of
Makoanyane Digital Community Hub Instructor
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of anICT instructor
- Candidate must be able to design and develop curriculum and training materials for ICT skills, digital literacy, and specialized courses for project participants.
- Gather feedback from participants to improve training programs and address different community needs.
- Conducts workshops, classes, and one-on-one sessions on various ICT topics such as basic computer skills, internet safety and software use.
- Promote ICT programs and recruit participants through community outreach and marketing strategies.
- Identifies varying teaching methods that work best for all participants who learn differently.
- Work with local organizations, schools, and businesses to identify opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing.
- Measure the broader impact on the community, such as improved digital literacy and increased ICT adoption.
- Ensures that ICT equipment in the lab is functioning properly.
- Maintains accurate records of participants’ progress.
- Must have knowledge of cybersecurity and child safeguarding practices.
- Keeps order in the classroom and handles participants behaviour and handle issues professionally.
- Stays up to date on changes and advancements in computer technologies.
- Candidates must be able to attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training programs to enhance their knowledge.
- A candidate must not have a record of Child and youth abuse.
- A candidate must be knowledgeable about child protection.
- A candidate must have a knowledge of what do to if there is an incident/concern of child abuse (etc.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have exceptional computer skills.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong knowledge of computer hardware, software applications, networking,and internet technologies.
- Must have excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Must have good social networking skills.
- Must have the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms and adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.
- Demonstrate understanding and empathy towards learners with varying levels of ICT skills.
- Must have the ability to diagnose problems and issue effective solutions.
- Dependable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Education and Experience
- Diploma in Information Technology, Computer science, Education, or related field
- Basic understanding of the English Language
- Experience in teaching or training, preferably in an ICT related field.
- Knowledge of various software applications and ability to quickly learn new tools as needed.
- Candidate must be familiar with a wide range of hardware equipment including, PCs, tablets, networking equipment etc.
All interested candidates must sent their application letter, CV, educational certificates to Phomolo.Nkhati@sos.org.ls or hand deliver to SOS CV Maseru Administration. The closing date for the application is 31 May 2024 at 13:00 PM.