Program Officer
Introduction
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 eight (8) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania,
Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Introduction
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 2009-2014 has two main thrusts:
(a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and
(b) Not-for-profit development services.
The, Not-for-profitdevelopment services, aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities:
- updating
and developing content;
- Open
Educational Resources (OER) Development;
- AVU
Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP);
- set
up/upgrade ODeL centers;
- developing
professional networks through Communities of Practices;
- Research
and Development; and
- Quality
Evaluation and Benchmarking.
Some of the Not-for-profit development services were delivered
from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the
African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries.
The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries.
The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 22 African countries.
The project has the following activities:
The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries.
The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 22 African countries.
The project has the following activities:
- Establishment
of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of
exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at
AVU Partner Institutions;
- Development
and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU
Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education (TE), Computer
Science (CS), and Peace and Conflict Resolution;
- Gender
Mainstreaming
- Research
and Development;
- Promotion
and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and
- Enhancement
of AVU Capacity .
The AVU Multinational Project II will be implemented in 27 AVU
Partner Institutions in the following 22 countries: nine (9) Francophone
African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic
of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African
Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (9)
Anglophone African Countries: Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda,
Sudan, and Tanzania.
To successfully implement these project activities the AVU wishes to engage a Program Officer Lusophone to undertake activities related to the project particularly in the Lusophone countries of the project.
Scope of Work for the Lusopphone Program Officer
To successfully implement these project activities the AVU wishes to engage a Program Officer Lusophone to undertake activities related to the project particularly in the Lusophone countries of the project.
Scope of Work for the Lusopphone Program Officer
- Provide
support to the Project Management and Project Team in the implementation
of the project in Lusophone countries
- Participate
in planning and budgeting of the education programs’ activities.
- Assist
in the identification, recruitment and supervision of relevant
consultants.
- Assist
in developing an implementing plans for the programs’ activities in
Lusophone PIs
- Support
the coordination of the activities of the consortia in liaison with the
Lusophone PIs.
- Ensure
that all programs’ activities are implemented in the Lusophone countries.
- Assist
in the development and implementation of a monitoring, evaluation and
reporting mechanisms for the programs’ activities.
- Assist
in ensuring that the logistics for programs’ workshops related to the participation
of Lusophone PIs are done in an effective, efficient and timely manner
Deliverables and Expected Outcomes
- Effective
implementation of the programs in line with project design in Lusophone
Countries.
- Effective
supervision of all consultancies related to the activities in the
Lusophone PIs.
- Operational
and effective programs’ consortia established in the Lusophone PIs.
- Timely
and relevant reports on the implementation of the programs’ activities.
Qualifications of the Lusophone Program Officer
- Bachelor
degree in Education or related discipline.
- Experience
in the implementation of a related program in an inter-Governmental
Organization is an asset
- Computer
Skills: Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Access, MS Project, Internet
Skills, Proficiency in Learning Management Systems.
- Knowledge
of and/or experience in Lusophone higher education systems.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of and experience in project management
- Experience
in Open, Distance and e-Learning is essential
- Strong
organizational skills and demonstrated experience in networking.
- Experience
in building and leading teams
- Must be
Portuguese speaking with bilingual skills in either French or English
Modalities
of Work and Timelines
The Lusophone Program Officer will dedicate 8hours a day in 5 days of the week.
Reporting
The Lusophone Program Officer will report to the Multinational Program Manager or such other person as the client may designate from time to time in writing.
Duration
2 years renewable
Payment
The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2 year contract (renewable).
Application must include a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Program Officer Lusophone as the email subject.
In case of any inquiries, these should be sent to avuhr@avu.org.
The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi Kenya
The closing date for this application is March 29th 2012 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3).
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Lusophone Program Officer will dedicate 8hours a day in 5 days of the week.
Reporting
The Lusophone Program Officer will report to the Multinational Program Manager or such other person as the client may designate from time to time in writing.
Duration
2 years renewable
Payment
The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate
The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2 year contract (renewable).
Application must include a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Program Officer Lusophone as the email subject.
In case of any inquiries, these should be sent to avuhr@avu.org.
The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi Kenya
The closing date for this application is March 29th 2012 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3).
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
