ROLE PURPOSE

The ICT4D Officer will lead the implementation of a digital learning initiative aimed at expanding inclusive education and enhancing teacher capacity in underserved regions. The officer will coordinate with MOE, TSC and relevant county governments’ officials to foster government–led execution, while providing technical support, stakeholder engagement, and systems integration. This role also contributes to broader Technology for Development (T4D) innovations across the organization.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Government Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate collaboration with county governments and the Ministry of Education to align project activities with local and national education priorities.
• Support joint planning, implementation, and review processes to ensure government ownership and sustainability.
• Act as liaison between schools, Save the Children, telecom providers, EdTech partners, and other key stakeholders.

Digital Infrastructure Deployment

• Oversee installation of solar-powered broadband units and charging stations in schools and community hubs.
• Coordinate setup of portable digital learning hubs equipped with offline-first EdTech platforms and assistive technologies.
• Ensure backend systems are integrated to support real-time monitoring, adaptive learning, and data-driven decision-making.

Teacher Capacity Building

• Organize and support blended digital literacy training for teachers, including ICT integration, safeguarding, and inclusive pedagogy.
• Facilitate peer mentoring and professional learning communities to promote gender-responsive and inclusive teaching practices.
• Manage procurement and deployment of tablets and computers for classroom and hub use.

 Community Engagement & Digital Literacy

• Support rollout of community-based digital hubs that serve both learners and the public.
• Coordinate digital literacy outreach for youth and local leaders, including volunteer mobilization and household-level engagement.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)

• Integrate data systems to track learner engagement, teacher performance, and infrastructure usage.
• Contribute to documentation of lessons learned, impact stories, and scalability frameworks for replication in other regions.

 Visibility & Thought Leadership

• Collaborate with communications teams to showcase project impact and contributions.
• Support branding, media engagement, and knowledge-sharing events to promote digital inclusion.

Support to Broader T4D Initiatives

• Contribute to other Technology for Development (T4D) projects and innovations within Save the Children as needed.
• Provide technical input and coordination support across emerging digital programs beyond the scope of this initiative.

Impact Indicators

• 3,000+ learners supported to access inclusive digital tools
• 30+ teachers trained in ICT integration in teaching and learning
• 1,500 youth and leaders reached through digital literacy outreach
• 10,600+ community members engaged via household-level diffusion
• Scalable model developed for replication in additional regions in Kenya and Madagascar

Contract Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Location: Nairobi (with travel to Turkana, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kajiado counties)

QUALIFICATIONS  AND EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Communications Technology for Development (ICT4D), Education Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in ICT project implementation, preferably in education or humanitarian contexts
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders at national and county levels
• Strong understanding of EdTech platforms, assistive technologies, and inclusive digital learning
• Experience with solar-powered or low-power connectivity solutions in remote areas
• Familiarity with MEAL frameworks and data systems
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel to field locations and work in diverse environments
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Desirable

• Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
• Experience of training and capacity building
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums