Computer Literacy & Graphic Design Instructor

Overview of CTG:

CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

Overview of the position:

IOM is an implementing partner for FGoS national program for the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants. The national program maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low risk disengaged combatants & women associated with Al Shabab to socially & economically reintegrate into society through transition centres in Kismayo & Baidoa. This support includes the provision of basic education, civic education, religious counselling & life skills, business, financial literacy & vocational training.
The IOM DDR unit requires the Computer Skills & Graphic Design Trainer to provide full time instruction to female beneficiaries in Baidoa. This position is jointly managed by the South West State of Somalia (SWSS) govt. & IOM, with dual reporting requirements.

Role objective:

This is a full time position as per Somali labour laws based in Baidoa. The specific duties & responsibilities of the role include:

Basic computer literacy & graphic design teaching:

Design & deliver a basic computer literacy & graphic design curriculum based on student needs & learning level. To include:

Computer literacy:

Graphic design:

Digital illustration (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
Web design.
Image manipulation.
Digital illustration.
Create, update & maintain training materials, manuals, handouts & practice exercises for efficient & effective delivery of the skills.
Develop hands on activities to help students learn technology & access it in a variety of ways & promote computer literacy through both 1 on 1 & group engagement, adapting resources to ensure all students are able to make progress.
Provide a stimulating learning environment & provide additional assistance to students with particular learning needs & abilities, instruct in a manner that develops students’ confidence & their abilities, integrate a variety of teaching strategies & curriculum content.
Provide access to information resources through efficient & well guided systems for organising, retrieving & circulating resources & aid students in the effective use of these systems.

General responsibilities:

Ensure that the day to day administration of the information centre / library is efficient & that systems, resources & equipment are well maintained.
Maintain standardised student assessments & record keeping system for student progress & attendance, assess, monitor, record & report on the learning needs, progress & achievements of students.
Work with Social Workers to ensure that student case files are maintained properly & student progress reports are reviewed periodically to reflect individual progress towards goals.
Establish rapport / trust with students.
Give explanations, reasonable & appropriate assignments & directions clearly.
Organise the classroom to contribute to the learning process.
Perform other duties related to the DDR program as assigned by supervisor.

Project reporting:

This incumbent will receive day to day & week to week oversight from the Administrative Manager (Administrative Assistant) with support from technical staff (Livelihood Team Leader, Livelihood Project Officer, Education Coordinator) & other staff.
Overall performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by IOM & their govt. partner.
IOM will undertake contracting obligations & remuneration in close collaboration with SWSS Ministry of Internal Security.

Team management:

Geographical experience:

Education:

Certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Graphic Design or related discipline OR A Bachelors / Diploma OR recognised professional qualification in the above field. (preferred).

Experience:

Skills:

Strong proficiency with MS Office suite & Adobe suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Practical & theoretical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.
Understanding of computer monitors, CPU’s, operating systems, hard drives & file storage.
Must have knowledge of a wide range of computer technologies.

Others:

Previous experience working with youth at risk & or the return & reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.
Video & sound editing.

Languages:

Competencies:

Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organisational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgement in meeting day to day challenges.
Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimise results.
Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
Takes ownership for achieving the organisation’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.
Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Other relevant information:

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
Candidates must upload a copy of either their valid Somali passport or valid Somali national id to be considered for this role.