Background:
Tanzania 4H Organisation is supporting the implementation of Global Learning XPRIZE in Tanga Region.
Global Learning XPRIZE, in Tanga Region (Mkinga, Pangani, Muheza, Korogwe, Handeni and Lushoto Districts), is promoting early learning through the use of innovative technologies. The main objective of the project is to improve access to education and learning and find cost and time effective ICT solutions to address the learning crisis of out-of- school children in Tanzania and the world.
The project will be in nearly 145 remote communities, reaching children with limited access to school. As such, Tanzania 4H Organisation with head offices in Tanga will assist to provide logistics support to the 6 project districts of Tanga region, namely; Mkinga, t-tuheza, Korogwe, Handeni, Panganiand Lushoto. With this support, Tanzania 4H is currently hiring 10 Project Assistants on contract basis.
Tanzania 4H Organisation seeks
JOB TITTLE: field assistants (10 positions) in Tanga Region:
The field assistant provides field project support to Global Learning XPRlzE in Tanga Region:
Will be engaged day-to-day implementation of project activities in villages targeted by the project.
Ensure that every child and village participating in the project has a working tablet and solar station at all times during the duration of the project.
Visit his/her assigned villages at least once per. week and respond to any urgent call from other villages as soon as possible.
Ensuring regular maintenance of the project motorbike as well as arranging for regular servicing of the motorbike
Will ensure equipment (motorbikes, motorbike support and safety gadgets, solar equipment and tablets) are in good working condition at all times; immediately replacing broken/ problematic tablets,
Liaise with 4H and other partners on various project matters in a project locality; including, communication any ICT issues faced in the village
Will perform other assignments as will be assigned by the employer or her working partners in the project.
Qualifications
Minimum ordinary level certificate of secondary education and Clean class A Driving License required, Knowledge and Skills:
Computer literacy (word,sexcel and email) required,
Basic IT and electric knowledge (experience working with Android tablets, computers, software and solar) required, Quick learner and good problem solver.
Language: Literate in Kiswahili
• Basic comprehension of English
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
• Applications for the position must include:
• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
• Support letter from two (2) references, one being from a government employee working in the District you are requesting to be positioned in
• Send application with copies of your certificate, copy of driving license and reference letter
The application deadline is 18th September 2017.
Applications should be send to:
Executive Secretary .
Tanzania 4H Organisation
P.O. Box 5599,
Tanga
Or through email: tanzania_4h@yahoo.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Source Mwananchi 11/9/2017
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