Forum
Syd is a Swedish non-governmental member organization working with human and civil
rights.
We have an innovative capacity building Programme under the Sida Civsam funding whose broad aim is to contribute to a stronger civil society capacity within key areas of finance and administration, project monitoring and evaluation, and Human Rights Based Approaches (HRBA).
With a
successful pilot having been conducted, Forum Syd is now recruiting an eLearning Content Developer,
Trainer and Research Officer
The
eLearning officer will work as part of the Forum Syd global Learning team to
design, develop, research and implement interactive eLearning modules and
documentation for use in interactive multimedia instruction, to educate
individuals across the organization, and Forum Syd’s partners.
Forum
Syd is a Swedish non-governmental member organization. We work with people and
people's rights. Forum Syd believes that only when people’s rights are being
recognized sustainable and long-term development can take place.
Forum
Syd has Country Offices in Kenya, Somalia, Belarus, Cambodia and Colombia and
the Head Office is based in Sweden.
Forum
Syd has established an innovative capacity building approach under the Sida
Civsam funding which is under implementation between 2014 – 2016.
The
new approach which is closely coordinated from the Forum Syd office in Nairobi
aims at capacity building the Swedish organizations and their local civil
society partners receiving grants through Forum Syd Project Support
department.
The
department has a well-established learning management system which host various
courses administered both asynchronous and synchronous to meet the needs of the
target group.
The
broad aim of the capacity building is to contribute to a stronger civil society
capacity with in key areas of finance and administration, project monitoring
and evaluation, and Human Rights Based Approaches (HRBA).
With a
successful pilot having been conducted, Forum Syd is now entering the roll-out
phase of the e-courses and seeks to recruit an eLearning Content Developer,
Trainer and Research Officer to support this process.
The
eLearning officer will work as part of the Forum Syd global Learning team to
design, develop, research and implement engaging interactive eLearning modules
and documentation for use in interactive multimedia instruction, to educate
individuals across the organization, and Forum Syds partners.
The
eLearning officer works in close cooperation with the global senior
administrator.
E-learning courses are based within the Forum Syd “Theory of Change model including demands from internal and external audiences.
Task and Responsibilities:
- Modify
existing training content to reflect updates and the required quality as
approved by the steering team
- Investigate
and propose methods used by Forum Syd globally, other like-minded organizations
including frame organisations that can be developed as eLearning courses
- Investigate,
initiate and implement creative partnerships with like-minded
organisations
- Develop
eLearning courses with help of internal or external reference groups.
Ongoing and past programs run into Forum Syd shall be included
- Ensure
that courses are adapted to Forum Syd profile areas: conduct research from
the field (including best practice from Forum Syd Country Offices and
programs) to be used in the courses (may include travel outside Kenya)
- Create
facilitator guides, work books, handouts, or other print materials in
coordination with the global senior administrator
Essential
- A
Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Arts, social sciences, Computer
applications, Web Applications or Graphic Designs.
- Facilitation,
presentation and strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong
working ethic and ability to work independently to task completion –
- Strong
communication and liaison skills to work effectively
- A
minimum of three years’ experience in an NGO programme development and
management role, including capacity building, trainings
- High
levels of digital literacy across the range of common applications (MS
Office, and an appropriate range of online and learning management
systems-LMS
- Proven
knowledge and understanding of e-learning capacity building
- Competence
with the gathering and analysis of data including selection of appropriate
evaluation tools - Experience in planning and organizing
- Be
willing to work as a member of a team - local and global
- Have
the capacity to work towards the achievement of shared goals
Desirable
- A
certification or training in learning design and implementation
- Experience
of delivering capacity building training or one to one tutoring
- Experience
of using software to support learning (e.g. using discussion forums,
Skype, webinar, emails, e-workshops.)
- knowledge
of e-Learning within the development context, with experience in
e-learning and multi-media environments for adult learners
- Experience
of the strategic planning process in NGOs, including risk assessment and
building a capacity building strategy/plan
- Experience
in networking and building partnerships.
Competencies
Essential
- The
ability to write clearly using plain, conversational English and to
explain complex concepts in plain language.
- Strong
coaching and mentoring skills
- Problem
solving skills
- Ability
to learn and use web based learning software (involving multi-tasking).
- Commitment
to building the capacity of CSOs finance, non-finance staff and Board
members.
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively as a member of a team,
separated by geographical distance
- Knowledge
of other working language e.g. Kiswahili, French, Arabic is desirable.
Forum Syd is an equal opportunity employer.
They
encourage qualified applicants regardless of gender, age, functional ability or
ethnic and religious affiliation to apply for the position.
Email
your application and detailed CV with at least two referees to
info.africa@forumsyd.org before 7th April 2016.
Please
also disclose your current and expected gross monthly salary.
