Virtual Academy Coordinator Job at African Population And Health Research Center… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at African Population And Health Research Center.
Descriptions;
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent.
Responsibilities:
- Support effective use of technology in designing of short courses, training and the related help-desk systems and infrastructure that support a technologically rich learning environment.
- Monitor the implementation progress, performing assessment and evaluation of the Virtual Academy.
- Support the development of online courses in virtual learning management system (Moodle) and assist facilitators to produce e-learning materials by guiding in instructional design as follows:
- Set up courses on the platform, manage courses by registering users, supporting facilitators, and training users and facilitators on how to navigate the platform;
- Record, edit and upload recordings, screencasts and “how-to” videos; and
- Collaborate with course teams to optimize the learner experience.
- Oversee the delivery of scheduled online courses in Moodle. Specifically:
- Provide logistical and technical support before, during and after the online learning course;
- Monitor facilitators and participant engagement throughout the session;
- Ensure high quality service delivery and responsiveness to clients’ needs;
- Design quality standards for online facilitators, and regularly report on the quality of training courses including facilitation quality;
- Ensure facilitators have access to materials by organizing and backing-up materials, updating, and archiving them on the system;
- Proactively develop project ideas and proposals for engagement with prospective participants on long-term capacity building programs; and
- Develop and implement online training quality assurance system (QA), ensuring it is consistent with the Center’s M&E and QA standards.
- Liaise with the IT team and be responsible for the installation (where applicable) and maintenance of Moodle, WordPress Community of Practice, etc.
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Master’s degree in Information System Management, Information Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Technology or a related field.
- Relevant professional certification or qualification desired (e.g. CISAK, CSK, ICTAK, ACM, NPA, CompTIA, AITP etc.).
- Minimum 3 years of related experience working on e-learning projects (learning management systems and instructional design) or in technologically-rich learning environments, preferably Moodle and WordPress.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Proven experience in initiating and implementing new projects.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Desirable
- Strong digital skills including a good understanding of the features of Moodle and WordPress.
- Virtual Google Cloud Workspace environment management skills.
- Excellent technical trouble-shooting skills and proactive approach to problem solving.
- PHP and MySQL Database management skills.
- Previous experience in an educational or training institution and curriculum development.
- Good attention to detail, organized and ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Strong Linux/Unix knowledge.
