Job Announcement for Development Manager - Module Development Coordinator

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:

Development Manager - Coordinator for Module Development

What will be the tasks and responsibilities?

• Familiarization with the organisation SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab, with a special focus on the EDUINO project and platform and its functionalities
• Preparation of a list of proposals with modules, concepts, project ideas, and project activities for the development of EDUINO
• Research of international good practices and examples of innovative and sustainable education projects
• Coordinating the process for developing new project modules and activities for EDUINO
• Active involvement in the recruitment process of consultants and their coordination in preparing video trainings, materials, and manuals for EDUINO processes and activities
• Mapping open and/or regular calls for project development in the field of education
• Preparation of a list of proposals and ideas for projects and project activities
• Participation in regular meetings (physical and/or online)
• Keeping records of completed tasks (time-sheet) and preparing a final report on their work
• The candidate is expected to actively participate in all trainings intended for the employees of the Bureau for Education Development. Within their duties, the candidate is expected to be capable of proactively taking a leadership role in providing continuous mentoring support to the employees of the Bureau for Education Development. The mentoring support is intended for the core principles, main functionalities, and operational structure within the EDUINO project. According to the above scope, the person is expected to have a high level of knowledge of the education sector as well as the process of mentoring, teaching, and organizing the transfer of organisational and/or project knowledge based on the principle of experiential learning (hands-on learning).

What are the required skills and qualifications?

• At least three (3) years of experience in coordinating teams; key coordination of a team responsible for developing internal knowledge bases or alternatively, candidates with the same (3-year) experience in the education or NGO sector will be considered
• Experience working with institutions or on related topics connected to knowledge bases
• Experience in preparing concepts, project ideas, and project activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
• Experience and knowledge in using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, OBS, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams
• Capacity to motivate and encourage the team to complete tasks within set deadlines
• Ability to provide valuable guidance and feedback for improving developed materials
• Knowledge of Albanian and/or English language will be considered an advantage
• Experience in coordinating consultant teams in an online environment will be considered an advantage

Logistical information related to the work engagement:

• The person is expected to start work from 01.07.2022 for a duration of 7 months with the possibility of contract extension.
• The person is planned to be engaged through the EDUINO project, covering the position 5.1.1 Learning modules coordinator.
• The person will directly cooperate and be accountable for their completed work to the EDUINO project manager and the president of SmartUp.
• The engagement will be formalized through a fixed-term contract with SmartUp.
• The position offers a monthly net remuneration of 40,000 MKD (60,372 gross MKD).
• The weekly working hours are Monday to Friday, with 8 working hours per day and daily record-keeping of completed tasks (time & task sheet). To apply, please send your CV, motivation letter, and two recommendations to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject Application for Development Manager - Coordinator for Module Development. Only candidates shortlisted for further selection will be contacted. The application deadline is 29.05.2022.