African
Virtual University (AVU)
Vacancy Notice: Instructional Multimedia / Web Interns - (ET&LR) Unit
2 Position
Vacancy Notice: Instructional Multimedia / Web Interns - (ET&LR) Unit
2 Position
1.0.
Introduction
AVU: The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan
African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate
of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training
through the innovative use of information communication technologies.
The
AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar
Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two
governments.
The
AVU Business Plan 2014-2019 has two main thrusts: (a) The educational and
support services; and (b) development services.
The
most important aspect of the plan is the escalation of the educational and
support services which focuses on escalating academic programs through the new
AVU project also known as full-fledged University project.
The
AVU plans to focus on increasing access to quality education and throughout the
African continent in collaboration with state members and partner institutions.
AVU is
currently engaged in a Multinational Project II, funded by the African
Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 21 African countries with 27
participating institutions.
Background
to ET&LR: The
Educational Technology & Learning Resources (ET&LR) unit at AVU
coordinates the various Open Distance and eLearning activities of the
Multinational Project Phase II.
The
ET&LR unit is currently looking for two Instructional Multimedia / Web
Interns to assist in the upload of multimedia learning resources to learning
management systems.
These
positions are also intended to help African youth gain practical experience to
help transition to the workplace.
2.0. Scope of Work
The
ET&LR Instructional Multimedia/Web Interns will help AVU staff perform the
following functions:
- Uploading
multimedia learning content on Learning Management Systems (LMS) in
English, French and Portuguese;
- Preparing
the various online assessment tools in the LMS for course delivery an
facilitation;
- Ensuring
that the appropriate content layout is followed;
- Testing
uploaded content for navigability, layout, hyperlinking and readiness for
delivery;
- Converting
files to various formats to ensure availability of print, digital and
multimedia formats;
- Ensuring
appropriate copyright and Creative Commons license is applied to
materials;
- Liaising
with Instructional Design and Information and Communication staff members
to ensure timely and rigorous upload of content to the LMS;
- Performing
other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.
3.0.
Qualifications
- Studies
in ICT, Computer Science or related (preference will be given to
candidates with completed or almost completed Bachelor degrees);
- Fluent
in English (knowledge of French or Portuguese as an added advantage);
- Familiarity
with online learning;
- Knowledge
in programming languages such as PHP, HTML 5 and Java;
- Knowledge
in Web Server Technologies such as apache and MYSQL database will be an
added advantage.
- Keen
on and pays attention to detail; Ability to learn quickly and work well
within a team;
- Excellent
organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet
multiple deadlines;
- Flexibility
and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and
challenging environment.
4.0.
Modalities of Work: The
ET&LR Media Interns are expected to work during office hours from Monday to
Friday 09:00 am to 05:30pm.
5.0
Duration: The
positions for the two ET&LR Interns are for period of three months with
possibility of extension.
6.0
Reporting: The
ET&LR Interns will report to and be supervised by the Manager of ET&LR
and will work closely with other AVU staff members.
Vacancy
Notice: Teacher Education Program – Editors
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
i. AVU: The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies.
A
Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been
signed so far by nineteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal,
Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan,
Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Cape Verde.
The
AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar
Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two
governments.
The AVU Business Plan 2014-2019 has two main thrusts: (a) The educational and support services; and (b) development services.
The
most important aspect of the plan is the escalation of the educational and
support services which focuses on escalating academic programs through the new
AVU project also known as full-fledged University project.
The
AVU plans to focus on increasing access to quality education and throughout the
African continent in collaboration with state members and partner institutions.
Background to Teacher Education Program
The
AVU Teacher Education Program (TEP) was developed and delivered within a wider
project funded by the African Development Bank between 2005 and 2011.
The
program aimed at enabling AVU's Partner Institutions (PIs) to collaboratively
design, develop, deliver and manage their own Open Distance and e-Learning
(ODeL) programs.
The
Teacher Education Program focuses on the development of “modules” in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Maths, education, ICT Basic Skills for teachers, and
Teacher Professional Development. Each module provides an outline and study
notes for the delivery of a course of instruction by the participating
institutions.
A
total of 73 modules were developed and translated to ensure availability in
English, French and Portuguese.
These
modules have also been made available as open education resources (OER) on
oer.avu.org, and have been accessed over 2 million times in the last two
years.
That
said, even open educational resources require updating, new knowledge needs to
be infused, links and data need to be updated, and any confusions in
presentation or errors in translations need to be corrected.
At
this time the AVU is seeking to edit the Teacher Education modules.
See
list of modules in annex 1
II. Scope of Work for the Editor
Editors
editing the modules will be expected to:
1.
Verify that the learning materials were designed according to
the prescribed Module Development Template.
2.
Edit the modules allocated according to checklist provided in
one of the three functional languages of the AVU (English, French and
Portuguese), incorporating any missing relevant and necessary information.
3.
Consult with the designated AVU team, for each module to come to
a consensus of required changes and updates to the module and based on the
elements in the checklist before incorporating any changes to the module.
4.
Ensure that each learning object has a well spelled out
objective that is in line with the learning object content and that the content
is accurate and aligned with the module content from which the learning object
was extracted.
5.
Edit the module writing to ensure that it is specific, clear,
and simple.
6.
Edit the language and media use for gender equality.
7.
Ensure that adequate instructional strategies have been
implemented such that there are sufficient tasks and assessments for developing
skills and appropriate pedagogical approaches.
8.
Check links to see if they are active and to determine whether
the web sites are suitable for the activities in question.
9.
Verify whether copyright laws, Fair Use, and Creative Commons
practices are respected.
10. Ensure
correctness and reliability of all the information included in the module.
11. Apply
information and abide by guidelines provided by the AVU regarding procedures,
tool use and deadlines.
12. At the
end of editing phase, proofread the final edited module and ensure smooth flow
of content, in order to establish that the content is correct and complete.
13. Self-evaluate
the editing process by filling the evaluation form provided.
III.
Qualification of the Editors
1.
A Bachelor degree in the relevant field is required. A Masters
or PhD would be preferred.
2.
Experience in curriculum development.
3.
Research and publications in the relevant area.
4.
Minimum of five years of experience in teaching at University
level.
5.
Expertise in distance education is an added advantage.
6.
Excellent working and communication skills in English, French,
or Portuguese.
IV.
Specific Deliverables
- Flagged/tracked
changes in edited modules
- Edited
and refined modules submitted to a designated AVU staff.
V.
Expected Outcomes
The
Editors are expected to:
- Communicate
at least twice a week with the AVU team to give progress reports and seek
assistance as needed.
- Respond
to AVU team within 24 hours to address issues related to the editing
processes, principles, tools or guidelines clarified, as the need arises.
vi.
Modalities of Work
Editors
editing the modules will be expected to:
- Work
flexibly as individuals within one month under the supervision of the AVU
team.
- Edit
the module(s) attributed to them in terms of content quality and
completeness; instructional strategies; language accuracy, clarity and
simplicity, gender-fair use of language; copyright, Fair Use, and Creative
Commons compliance.
- Edit
and discuss their views with designated AVU staff before incorporating the
views in the module to refine it.
- Submit
a refined version of the module to the AVU team.
vii.
Timelines: The
editor will complete the work within one month starting from the time the work
is allocated.
This process involves editing activities, completion of the editor’s checklist, and communication to obtain information about the editing process, guidelines and tools.
Thus
editors will be expected to edit a minimum of 4 modules per week and 16 modules
in one month.
viii. Reporting: The editor will report to the AVU Project Manager.
ix.
Payment Schedules: An
honorarium of $100 shall be paid to the Editors after every submission of an
edited module to AVU, and subsequent approval by, the AVU team.
Vacancy
Notice: Applied Computer Science Program – Editors
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
AVU: The African Virtual
University (AVU) www.avu.org is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization
established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to
quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information
communication technologies.
A
Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been
signed so far by nineteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal,
Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan,
Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Cape Verde.
The
AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar
Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two
governments.
The
AVU Business Plan 2014-2019 has two main thrusts: (a) The educational and
support services; and (b) development services.
The
most important aspect of the plan is the escalation of the educational and
support services which focuses on escalating academic programs through the new
AVU project also known as full-fledged University project.
The
AVU plans to focus on increasing access to quality education and throughout the
African continent in collaboration with state members and partner institutions.
i.
Background to the Applied Computer Science Program
This
program has been developed collaboratively by eighteen (18) participating
institutions from Lusophone, Francophone and Anglophone African Countries.
The Program’s implementation is planned in 5 main activities: policy harmonization and curriculum contextualization, quality assurance, curriculum design, content development, and program delivery.
Having accomplished the first three steps of
(i)
Policy Harmonization and Curriculum Contextualization Workshop in July
2012,
(ii)
quality assurance being a continuous process; (iii) the Curriculum Design;
(iv)
and the content development process.
The
AVU is planning the completion of the content development process by editing
the modules already authored.
Each language group has a total of 54 modules drawn from technical computer science courses, non-technical general education components (math, communications etcetera) and guidelines for practical projects and for internships. In total, there are 162 modules.
II.
The ACSP Module Editing Process
ACSP
editors will be selected from among qualified candidates who apply for the
advertised editing of ACSP modules positions by the AVU.
Recruitment
of Editors is to be done from among the shortlisted candidates.
Editors
will be supervised by the AVU team and supported by the AVU Instructional
Designer for the Program.
This work will be done in Portuguese, French, and English languages. See list of modules in annex 2. To this effect, editors will be working in groups of three.
There
will be four editors from each language group to edit the content for each
course. In total, there will be 12 editors.
iii. Scope of Work for the Editor
Editors
editing the modules will be expected to:
1.
Verify that the learning materials were designed according to
the prescribed Module Development Template.
2.
Edit the modules allocated according to checklist provided in
one of the three functional languages of the AVU (English, French and
Portuguese), incorporating any missing relevant and necessary information.
3.
Consult with the designated AVU team, for each module to come to
a consensus of required changes and updates to the module and based on the
elements in the checklist before incorporating any changes to the module.
4.
Ensure that each learning object has a well spelled out
objective that is in line with the learning object content and that the content
is accurate and aligned with the module content from which the learning object
was extracted.
5.
Edit the module writing to ensure that it is specific, clear,
and simple.
6.
Edit the language and media use for gender equality.
7.
Ensure that adequate instructional strategies have been
implemented such that there are sufficient tasks and assessments for developing
skills and appropriate pedagogical approaches.
8.
Check links to see if they are active and to determine whether
the web sites are suitable for the activities in question.
9.
Verify whether copyright laws, Fair Use, and Creative Commons
practices are respected.
10. Ensure
correctness and reliability of all the information included in the module.
11. Apply
information and abide by guidelines provided by the AVU regarding procedures,
tool use and deadlines.
12. At the
end of editing phase, proofread the final edited module and ensure smooth flow
of content, in order to establish that the content is correct and complete.
13. Self-evaluate
the editting process by filling the evaluation form provided.
iv.
Qualification of the Editors
1.
A Bachelor degree in the relevant field is required. A Masters
or PhD would be preferred.
2.
Experience in curriculum development.
3.
Research and publications in the relevant area.
4.
Minimum of five years of experience in teaching at University
level.
5.
Expertise in distance education is an added advantage.
6.
Excellent working and communication skills in English, French,
or Portuguese.
v.
Specific Deliverables
1.
Flagged/tracked changes in edited modules
2.
Edited and refined modules submitted to a designated AVU staff.
vi.
Expected Outcomes
The
Editors are expected to:
1.
Communicate at least twice a week with the AVU team to give
progress reports and seek assistance as needed.
2.
Respond to AVU team within 24 hours to address issues related to
the editing processes, principles, tools or guidelines clarified, as the need
arises.
vii.
Modalities of Work
Editors
editing the modules will be expected to:
1.
Work flexibly as individuals within one month under the
supervision of the AVU team.
2.
Edit the module(s) attributed to them in terms of content
quality and completeness; instructional strategies; language accuracy, clarity
and simplicity, gender-fair use of language; copyright, Fair Use, and Creative
Commons compliance.
3.
Edit and discuss their views with designated AVU staff before
incorporating the views in the module to refine it.
4.
Submit a refined version of the module to the AVU team.
viii.
Timelines: The
editor will complete the work within one month starting from the time the work
is allocated.
This process involves editing activities, completion of the editor’s checklist, and communication to obtain information about the editing process, guidelines and tools.
Thus
editors will be expected to edit a minimum of 4 modules per week and 16 modules
in one month.
ix.
Reporting: The
editor will report to the AVU Project Manager.
Payment
Schedules: An
honorarium of $100 shall be paid to the Editors after every submission of an
edited module to AVU, and subsequent approval by, the AVU team.
How to Apply
Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
How to Apply
Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications
should be sent to job@avu.org and must have APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM -
EDITORS as the email subject
The
closing date for this application is July 4th 2016 at 18:00 East African Time
(UTC/GMT + 3).
The
African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidates will be appointed for 1 MONTH.
This
position is home-based.
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted