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Digital Literacy Officer At Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Opc)

Turnkey Africa Kenya

ICT / Telecommunication full time Nanyuki Posted 16 hours ago

Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa, and home to three of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians. In 2004, the ranch was purchased by the U.K.-based conservation organisation, Fauna &Flora International (FFI), with the financial backing of the Arcus Foundation, a private international philanthropic organisation founded by Jon Stryker. The land purchase was wholly funded by a $15 million donation from the Arcus Foundation, which worked in tandem with FFI and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to secure the 90,000 acres of open Savannah grassland and convert it to a national land trust. The conservation of the natural habitat, located in Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, ensured the protection of existing rhino, elephant, and other wildlife populations in addition to captive chimpanzees living in a 300-acre sanctuary. The Arcus Foundation also gave $12 million to fund capital and institutional development costs at the conservancy. That initial injection of funding allowed Ol Pejeta Conservancy to fulfill its business model as a Kenyan-owned operation benefiting local community development and economic growth in addition to its impact on conservation. Today, the Arcus Foundation continues to support the conservancy through its membership on the Board of Trustees and the funding of various initiatives. In 2014, Ol Pejeta achieved IUCN Green List status, one of only two conservancies in Africa to be awarded this. IUCN Green Listing aims to define excellence in managing valuable natural areas. We have also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence three years running - a testament to the incredible experiences treasured by all who visit Ol Pejeta. In 2015, we published our 2020 Management Plan - which was developed by our staff in consultation with a range of stakeholders, and sets out our vision for the years leading up to 2020, outlining the major projects that will help us to deliver our vision. We want to become an innovative and sustainable model that conserves biodiversity (particularly endangered species) and contributes to economic growth and the improvement of the livelihoods of rural communities. Role Summary  Ol Pejeta Conservancy is seeking a high-calibre, self-motivated, and dedicated Digital Literacy Officer to lead and manage the Digital Literacy Programme, with a strong focus on the African Ruggedized Education System (ARES) implemented in partnership with donors and education stakeholders. The role will also support data management and socio-economic surveys across Community Development Programs (CDP), including education, agriculture, and governance.  In addition, the role holder will oversee and coordinate Digital Literacy Support facilitators, ensuring efficient delivery of technical support to partner schools.  Responsibilities Deliver digital learning technology and provide technical support to schools participating in the ARES programme.  Provide ICT technical support and utilisation training to schools supported under the Digital Literacy Programme.  Supervise, coordinate, and support Digital Literacy Support facilitators, including planning assignments and monitoring service delivery to schools.  Work closely with teachers to support curriculum delivery through digital teaching and learning approaches.  Ensure ICT laboratories are accessible, functional, and effectively utilised for teaching and learning.  Manage and support data collection, surveys, and reporting across CDP projects, including development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks.  Coordinate communication with donors and partners, including hosting and managing in-country visits.  Liaise with the Ministry of Education, school principals, and ICT teacher leaders to ensure proper use and maintenance of ICT equipment.  Stay up to date with emerging trends in ICT and digital learning and proactively integrate best  practices.  Prepare weekly work schedules and monthly reports for submission to the Manager Education. Collect photos, videos, and stories for reporting and communication with donors and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy PR and Marketing Department.  Promote positive relationships between Ol Pejeta Conservancy, partner schools, and neighbouring communities.  Uphold Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s mission, values, health and safety standards, and conservation objectives.  Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Community Development Manager  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Education and Technology or a related field  Specialised training in conservation education or community engagement is an advantage.  Experience.  Minimum 4 years of experience in implementing digital literacy programs.  Experience in supervising or coordinating a team will be an added advantage  Key Skills & Competencies  Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, hardware systems, and networking  Data analysis and reporting skills  Competency in M&E tools is an added advantage  Strong ICT and digital literacy expertise.  Excellent training and capacity-building skills.  Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in learning environments  Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.