Worldreader
Operations assistant
Vacancies: 1
Location: Kisumu and Nairobi, Kenya
Worldreader, an exciting US-
and Barcelona-based social enterprise whose mission is to make digital books
available to all in the developing world using mobile and e-reader technology,
is looking for an Operations Assistant for Worldreader Kenya.
Concretely Worldreader Kenya
will help to understand if e-readers improve student performance, how cost
effective is an e-reader intervention and how does the e-reader program change
learning to improve achievement.
Worldreader will provide
students (and teachers) with e-readers pre-loaded with e-books from a growing
list of early grade reading materials in Kiswahili and English.
This is a 9-month contract
based in Kisumu starting Jan 2013.
Successful performance will
lead to a permanent job offer based in Nairobi.
The Operations Assistant,
based in Kisumu, Kenya, reports to the Operations Manager and is expected to assist
the Operations Manager in carrying out the following responsibilities:
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Execute large scale content downloads on e-readers
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Conduct technical teacher training on e-reader usage
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Conduct school visits to assess e-readers usage
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Assist with e-reader inventory management across a number of
schools, including collecting and replacing problem devices and keeping records
of devices
·
Assist with logistics management for community outreach events
·
Occasionally, handle imports logistics/customs clearance
Desired
Skills & Experience
We are looking for a
professional with technical skills. The ideal candidate possesses the following
qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with at least one year of
experience in a relevant discipline
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Computer literacy: solid knowledge of software, hardware, and
computer networks; proficient in Word, Excel, and productivity/communication
tools
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Detail-oriented. Structured and organized thinker and
communicator
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Experience as an IT professional highly desirable
·
Great verbal and written communications skills
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Bilingual: English and Kiswahili; other East African languages a
plus
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Demonstrable passion for education and the mission of
Worldreader
Apply
for this position:
To apply – please send your
resume and a cover letter explaining what you think Worldreader is about and
why you would like to become the Worldreader Kenya Operations Assistant.
Applications should be sent
to hr@worldreader.org. The first application round closes on December 3rd.
However applicants are
encouraged to submit their applications after that date, as there may be
additional application rounds.
Deadline: 18 Dec, 2012
Website: www.worldreader.org
