VIRTUAL ACADEMY COORDINATOR

• Support effective use of technology in designing short courses, training and the related help-desk systems and infrastructure that support a technologically rich learning environment.
•  Support  the  development  of  online  courses  in  virtual  learning  management  system (Moodle) and assist facilitators in producing interactive e-learning materials by guiding in instructional design as follows:
•  Set up courses on the platform, manage courses by registering users, supporting facilitators, and training users and facilitators on how to navigate the platform;
•  Record, edit and upload recordings, screencasts and “how-to” videos; and
•  Collaborate with course teams to optimize the learner experience.
•  Collaborate with the graphics and multimedia teams to produce quality content for the Virtual Academy.
•  Oversee the delivery of scheduled online courses in Moodle. Specifically:
•  Provide logistical and technical support before, during and after the online learning course.
•  Monitor facilitators and participant engagement throughout the session.
•  Ensure high quality service delivery and responsiveness to clients’ needs.
•  Design quality standards for online facilitators, and regularly report on the quality of training courses including facilitation quality.
•  Ensure facilitators have access to materials by organizing and backing-up materials, updating, and archiving them on the system.
•  Proactively develop project ideas and proposals for engagement with prospective participants on long-term capacity building programs; and
•  Develop and implement online training quality assurance system, ensuring it is consistent with the Center’s Monitoring & Evaluation and Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
•  Liaise with the IT team and be responsible for the installation (where applicable), upgrading and maintaining Moodle, WordPress Community of Practice, etc.
•  Advise the institution on new developments within the technological space of Virtual Learning.
•  Support the development and sustenance of Communities of Practice in the training area.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Master's degree in   Information   System   Management,   Information   Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Technology or a related field.
•  Relevant professional certification or qualification desired (e.g. CSK(Computer Society of Kenya), ICTAK(Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya), ACM(Association for Computing Machinery), CompTIA(Information Technology (IT) Certifications & Training) etc.). 
•  Minimum  6  years  of  related  experience  working  on  e-learning  projects  (learning management systems and instructional design) or in technologically-rich learning environments, preferably Moodle and WordPress.
•  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
•  Proven experience in initiating and implementing new projects.
•  Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
•  Fluent in written and spoken English. Desirable
•  Strong  digital  skills  including  a  good  understanding  of  the  features  of  Moodle  and WordPress.
•  Virtual Cloud Workspace/C-Panel environment management skills.
•  Excellent technical trouble-shooting skills and proactive approach to problem solving.
•  PHP and MySQL Database management skills.
•  Previous experience in curriculum development, educational or training  institution.
•  Good attention to detail, organized and ability to work under pressure and multi- task.
•  Strong Linux/Unix knowledge.

Interested    candidates    are    encouraged    to    apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but not later than  January 03, 2025. Internal Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate. Cover letters should be addressed to:

The People and Culture Business Partner

African Population and Health Research Center, Inc

APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website:  www.aphrc.org

Special Notice 

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.