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SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation working on addressing and solving social challenges in the fields of public services, climate change, and education. Through its innovative and different approach, as well as 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. According to the needs of the project “EDUINO: Collective Improvement of Education through Co-Creation and Innovation,” SmartUp announces a call for expanding its team, specifically for engagement of:
Consultant for the Development of Scientific Activity - EDUINO Laboratory EDUINO - The laboratory is a virtual laboratory that simulates independent and safe learning through play and experiments. Using science as a tool to discover natural processes in our world, the laboratory will provide children the opportunity to develop their interest in natural sciences in an inclusive and easily accessible way. It is also planned that the resources available will be used by educators to facilitate the formal educational process.
What will be the tasks and responsibilities?
- Familiarization with the concept and planned programme of the EDUINO laboratory
- Conducting secondary data collection (desk research) and other forms of research to identify global trends and scalable examples, as well as to identify best practices for the development of scientific activity
- Direct preparation of 15 virtual laboratory experiments containing the game objective, activity rules, how to play, and a list of required materials and recommendations (design images)
- Providing clear and concise instructions for game mechanics to be implemented so the activity can be played
- Active communication with the team, as well as with external performers
- Preparation of a final report and a library of completed virtual laboratory experiments
What are the required skills and qualifications?
- Master’s degree in a scientific field or a related field of STEM education
- At least 5 (five) years of consulting services or direct professional work related to STEM education in North Macedonia
- Proven ability to identify and develop educational materials for creative science
- Proven ability to align and maintain the quality and consistency of scientific materials and documentation
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching best international practices
- Ability to provide game design instructions as a means to translate scientific activities into technically feasible events
- Ability to align developed activities with real needs and classroom programmes
- Maintaining regular professional communication with all stakeholders
- Experience with the Macedonian higher education system and its scientific aspects is an advantage
- Experience working on similar UNICEF programmes or other donor-funded programmes will be considered an advantage
- Knowledge of the Albanian language will be considered an advantage
Logistical information related to the work engagement:
- The engagement is concluded through a Contract for engagement with SmartUp for a fixed period, specifically the period June-September 2022,
- The engagement is based on the delivery of 15 virtual laboratory experiments
- A total gross fee of 80,000 MKD is foreseen for the position.
- Working hours are organized according to the schedule for holding events and activities
- Physical presence is not mandatory due to the nature of the position. To apply, send your CV and a proposal for a simulation of one virtual laboratory experiment to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject Application for Consultant for the Development of Scientific Activity. Only candidates shortlisted for further selection will be contacted. The application deadline is May 29, 2022.
