Food for the Hungry Digital Inclusion Assistants Jobs in Uganda
Job Summary
Under the overall supervision of the Digital Inclusion Coordinator (DIC), the DIA will support in implementation of the Building Resilient innovations for Digital Growth and Empowerment of Communities in Uganda (BRIDGE) Project. The DIA will play a huge role in accelerating social impact through set up of digital communities in schools using FH signature design methodology and Human Cantered Design Approach (HCD).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Implementation
In close collaboration with the DIC, utilize FH’s core asset of long-term catalytic relationships with communities to mobilize communities, schools, teachers and learners to participate in the project
Provide oversight of the digital communities and promote adoption of the project among communities.
Implement and deliver a programme of supportive activities that will equip teachers and learners with the access, skills and confidence in digital technologies.
Conduct digital literacy trainings for teachers and learners in line with designed curriculum.
Work closely with the private sector to leverage on the digital communities to increase access to digital agriculture technologies and mobile health
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Support regular data collection on adoption of digital literacy among learners in selected schools
Work closely with District local government to regularly monitor project progress in line with KPIs and Milestones
Support analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making
Support the learning agenda of the project among digital communities which fosters digital literacy and scale up other digital inclusion offerings
Private sector and External Relations
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, government representatives and other key stakeholders at the district level
Work closely with the private sector partners including social enterprises, Fintechs, mobile health, Mobile Network operators to create an ecosystem which fosters digital inclusion.
Participate in Digital partner coordination working groups, task forces and other meetings where relevant.
Job Level Specifications
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, risk management skills as well as decision- making skills
Commitment to accountability to beneficiaries and transparency, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding
Have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Strong aptitude for organizational change, participatory and servant leadership, innovation, learning, team building
Willingness to live and work in a stressful environment with security challenges.
Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy,
Strong presentation, speaking and writing skills
Effective Inter- and –Intra personal communication
Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities
Education & Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information technology/Systems, Software engineering, Health informatics, Business Information, Digital communication, or a related field.
At least 2 years of implementing similar projects in the ICT4 Development sector with focus
on low income communities.
Demonstrated experience with participatory approaches to development, including
capacity building of local institutions and human centered design approaches
Knowledge and experience working with other cultures and sensitive to the cross-cultural issues
Language Skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public in English.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda Email: [email protected] not later than Friday 8th September, 2023 at 4:30pm.
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