Imagine Worldwide
Imagine Worldwide is a Non-profit making Organization registered as a company limited by guarantee.
We are supporting the Ministry of Education, through the Directorate of Open Distance and eLearning (DODeL) and the Directorate of Basic Education (DBE), implement the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) programme to improve primary school children’s acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills. The program distributes android tablets preloaded with specialized literacy and numeracy software to be used by children in primary schools to improve learning outcomes in reading and mathematics. This programme is a national rollout of a tablet-based learning intervention to all pupils in Standards 1-4 in Malawi’s public primary schools, supplementing teacher efforts and ultimately reaching 3.8 million learners in 5,800 schools.
The BEFIT programme will roll out over a period of six years from September 2023 to August 2029 and is implemented through a consortium comprising of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Imagine Worldwide (IW), Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) and One Billion (OB). The MoE is the Lead Implementing Entity, while IW, VSO, and OB (the software developer) provide technical, operational, and coordination support.
As part of this broad work, the programme will be implemented in various primary schools in 34 education Districts across the country. Therefore, Imagine Worldwide invites suitably qualified candidates to submit applications for the vacant positions indicated below.
Education Technology Coordinator (EdTeC)
Directly reporting to the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Digital Education Specialist at the BEFIT PIMU, the EdTeC will play an instrumental role in supporting the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education’s district, zone and school level Implementation Teams to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all tablet-enabled learning activities. He/she will ensure timely and quality implementation of programme activities in line with standards and procedures, fostering strong relationships with district, zone and school levels stakeholders and ensuring the successful implementation of all planned activities at all levels. The EdTeC will oversee the integration of educational technology in schools, collaborate with key stakeholders, and ensure that technology solutions are effectively utilized to enhance learning outcomes. This role will also involve data collection, reporting, and capacity-building to promote long-term sustainability and growth.
The Officers will be based in the assigned district (Dedza or Lilongwe, Malawi), with regular travel to field sites as required.
Method Of Application
How to apply for the positions above.
The detailed Job Descriptions with person specifications for the above listed positions can be downloaded at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1ueLCjXCTDseswjUzRGy_wucNSqLrOuU_?usp=sharing
Please submit your application by completing the form in the link below. You will be required to upload a cover letter and your CV.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/4yo4yiXscYhLagHA9
Closing Date: Friday, 11th April, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more details on Imagine Worldwide work visit imagineworldwide.org
Imagine Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.