Vacancy : Curriculum Developer (Roaster)
KEMMCOM’s Communications Practice Area supports the development and execution of strategic, digital, and internal communications strategies for public, private, and non-profit organisations.
Reporting directly to the Head of Practice- Corporate Affairs and Communications, the Curriculum Developer leads in the development of curriculum for digital projects for the Practice Area and members of the KEMMCOM team in a collaborative work environment.
The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of technology and digital media. He/she comes into the role with an experience of developing a curriculum that covers the basics of digital literacy. The developer should be familiar with different devices, software, social media platforms, and online safety practices.
– Conduct extensive research on current digital trends, technologies, and social media platforms to identify the most important topics to cover in the curriculum.
– Identify clear and measurable learning objectives that align with the overall project goals.
– Develop comprehensive lesson plans that outline the learning objectives, activities, assessments, and resources needed to teach the curriculum.
– Create a variety of learning materials, such as videos, handouts, presentations, and interactive activities to engage students and reinforce learning.
– Evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum by monitoring student progress, soliciting feedback from teachers and students, and making necessary adjustments to improve learning outcomes.
– Work closely with project stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, to ensure that the curriculum meets their needs and expectations.
A minimum of Masters degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, and/or a related fields from a recognised University with a GPA of 3.4 and above. Education and/or work experience in more than one market is strongly preferred.
– Excellent organisational skills tested with a track record in a project management setting.
– Strong organisational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
– Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, partners, vendors, other consultants, regulators, and clients. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.
– Previous experience working in different African countries in curriculum development mainly in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Sudan, South Sudan, Ghana, or Somalia;
– Expert level written and verbal communication skills in in English, French, Arabic, and/or local African Languages (including, but not limited to Amharic, Kswahili, Somali, Luganda, and others) Expert level French or Arabic is a plus for Anglophone countries. French is mandatory for francophone countries;
– Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
– Emotional maturity
– Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
– Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
– Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
– Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
