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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation that works on addressing and solving social challenges in the areas of public services, climate change, and education. Through its innovative and different approach, as well as through its passion and dedication, the SmartUp team works daily to create a better, different, and improved world. Composed of young, ambitious, and motivated collaborators, the team is always open to new dreamers and professionals who want to work in a pleasant and challenging work environment and who aim to create value and positive change for their surroundings and society through their work.
SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab in partnership with the Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA, the Macedonian Center for Civic Education, and the First Children's Embassy in the World MEGASHI, with support from the Pestalozzi Children's Foundation, is implementing the project"Promotion of a Safe School Environment", during the period from September 2023 to August 2026.
The goal of the project is to contribute to the realization of children's right to quality education in a safe and participatory school environment. This goal will be achieved through (1) improved implementation of legal provisions for student participation in decision-making processes and child protection, (2) strengthened capacities of primary and secondary schools for prevention and dealing with violence, and (3) application of teaching methods and techniques that support and promote protection, participation, and equal opportunities for all students.
According to the needs of the project"Promotion of a Safe School Environment", SmartUp announces a call for expanding its team, namely for engagement of 1 (one) collaborator:
Consultant for the Development of a Professional Course for ICT Skills
The consultant will work on developing two online professional courses intended for educators focusing on the use of digital tools in everyday teaching; 1 introductory course, intended for educators with little or no experience in using digital tools in teaching, and 1 advanced course, intended for educators with more experience in using digital tools in teaching and for educators who have completed the first course. The specific tools to be covered will be determined by the consultant in cooperation with the project team.
The goal of the courses is to offer educators a resource through which they can independently develop skills for using digital tools in everyday teaching, and which will serve as a reference point in their daily work.
What will be the tasks and responsibilities?
- Review and analysis of reports from previously conducted and publicly available research on the needs of educators
- Preparation of a proposed programme for the courses
- Development of course materials organized into multiple modules, where each module includes written materials, presentations, video and audio recordings, interactive exercises, and quizzes to assess acquired knowledge, according to research findings and directions received from the project team
- Providing suggestions during the preparation of graphic solutions for the developed materials
- Active coordination and communication with the project coordinator and activity coordinator
- Preparation of a final narrative report of the activity according to a previously established template
- Maintaining daily/monthly consultant reports on completed work
- This consultant submits the narrative and consultant reports to the project coordinator for approval
What are the required skills and qualifications?
- Minimum 5 years of work experience as an educator/trainer applying ICT in teaching
- Broad knowledge and application of various ICT tools, applications, and platforms in an educational context
- Proven ability to develop programmes and digital educational materials intended for educators
- Ability to develop content that covers different learning styles and levels of knowledge in the application of ICT in teaching
- Knowledge of educational regulations in the country related to student participation and protection of student privacy
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience in conducting online lectures/trainings for the application of ICT in teaching
Logistical information related to the work engagement:
- A contract for engagement with SmartUp will be concluded for a fixed period, meaning the work tasks must be carried out during the period from February to June 2024
- Working hours are organized according to the submitted work plan and agreement with the project manager
- A fee of 20,000 MKD gross per module is foreseen (one course contains multiple modules), which will be paid upon completion of tasks (after a completed and approved narrative and consultant report for the performed work)
- Physical presence is not mandatory due to the nature of the position
Application process
This call is public. Anyone who meets the required qualifications can apply by submitting the following documents:
- Professional biography (CV)
- Work plan
To apply for the offered position, send the required documentation to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject “Consultant for the Development of a Professional Course for ICT Skills”
The deadline for submitting applications is 06.02.2024. (The application deadline has been extended until 06.02.2024 according to the decision of the project team).
Applications received after the deadline, as well as those not submitted according to the conditions of the call, will not be considered.
Applicants will be informed about the outcome of the recruitment process.
