ICT Education Specialist

K2 Tigwiranemanja AIDS Support Organisation (K2 TASO), a local NGO based in Mtunthama, Kasungu district, is seeking an ICT Education Specialist. K2 TASO supports government efforts by providing quality computer studies programs to thirty community day secondary schools, one secondary school, and four primary schools in Kasungu. The program supplies digital learning equipment, including laptops, desktops, classroom servers, and projectors, running Zorin Ubuntu OS Education with LibreOffice and other educational software. The ideal candidate will be an ICT qualified educator with the highest digital literacy skills.

POST: ICT Education Specialist

As the ICT Education Specialist, you will be the primary bridge between technology and pedagogy. You will work directly with Computer Studies teachers in multiple schools to build their confidence and competence in using modern teaching tools. In addition, you will work to bring technology integration into all subject area classrooms within our partner schools.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• In-Classroom Support: Actively partner with teachers in their classrooms, providing hands-on support and co-teaching to demonstrate effective strategies for using computers and projectors in lessons.
• Professional Development: Design and deliver engaging Continuous Professional Development (CPD) workshops for teachers. Topics will include digital pedagogy, classroom management with technology, and effective use of the Zorin Ubuntu OS environment.
• Resource Creation: Develop, curate, and distribute high-quality, practical teaching and learning resources (lesson plans, tutorials, guides, and student activities) that are fully aligned with the Malawian ICT syllabus.
• National Examination Preparation: Establish and implement a robust structure in partner schools to significantly boost student success in MANEB’s JCE and MSCE national examinations.
• Zorin Ubuntu OS Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for the Zorin Ubuntu OS platform, ensuring all created resources are optimized for this system and that teachers are comfortable using it.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Provide ongoing, personalized coaching to teachers, helping them overcome challenges and build sustainable technology integration habits.
• Evaluation & Feedback: Monitor the implementation of ICT in classrooms, gather feedback from teachers, and provide reports to management to help refine and improve the program.
• Expansion: To support and implement the expansion of the K2 TASO Computer Studies program to all Kasungu District CDSSs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Educational Background: Bachelors Degree of Education Majoring in Computer Studies or its equivalent.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrable , strong experience with Zorin Ubuntu OS (or other Debian/Ubuntu-based Linux distributions) is essential.
• Classroom Experience: Proven experience as a teacher (preferably Computer Studies) OR in an educational technology support role within a school setting.
• Curriculum Knowledge: A deep and practical understanding of the Malawian ICT syllabus and national education goals.
• Training Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. You must be able to train and mentor adult learners (teachers) with patience and empathy.
• Proactive & Independent: A self-starter who can manage their own schedule, travel between multiple school sites, and work independently to solve problems.
• Language: Fluency in English and Chichewa (both written and verbal).

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates must submit their applications with:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of Academic and professional qualifications
• Names of three traceable referees

Applications can either be dropped by hand at K2 TASO Offices in Mtunthama, Kasung or sent to the following address below:

The Director,
K2 TASO,
P.O Box 25,
Mtunthama,
Email: ktwotaso@gmail.com

To reach the Director not later than 16th November, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.