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International Institute for Rural Reconstruction: Regional Coordinator
Regional Coordinator
Background information
The International Institute for Rural Reconstruction is an international development, research and training organization with over 80 years of grassroots experience working in people?centered and sustainable development programs in Africa and Asia.
IIRR is well reputed for its knowledge management capacity through documentation of best development-oriented practices, and is seeking to strengthen livelihood learning activities across Africa through The Virtual Livelihoods School of Africa initiative by appointing a Southern Africa Sub-Region – Regional Coordinator.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Africa Regional Director, the Regional Coordinator based in Harare–Zimbabwe is responsible for establishing and implementing virtual learning program processes and procedures; provide product innovation and direction; assume responsibility and accountability for planning, developing, and contributing to cross-country learning, resource mobilization for Zimbabwe and the sub-regional initiatives.
The incumbent will oversee the work of anchors in VLSA–Mozambique and South Africa and create synergy and contribute to IIRR’s livelihood work in the region.
Essential Functions
- Identify, develop partnerships and lead participation in livelihood activities in Southern Africa;
- Direct the design/production and packaging of school development activities and learning materials using diverse formats
- Organize and deliver workshop activities and facilitate online training on the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices, instructional resources and technologies to support livelihood learning;
- Work with the Nairobi office, Board and Country staff to develop strategies for institutionalizing and implementing Virtual learning.
- Provide application expertise, training and support development of livelihood learning instructional strategies, course materials, among others;
- Work with Board, thematic groups to develop topics for learning activities.
- Develop, maintain and coordinate the online training portal; promote online training efforts through social media and other client contact points.
- Together with the local boards/ task force supervise and appraise the VLSA officers in Mozambique and South Africa;
- Coordinate development and funding of programs to provide continuing livelihood promotion and market development initiatives;
- Design a sustainable model for the systematic collection, storage and retrieval of existing and new information for easy access and use by practitioners, students and researchers;
- Gather requirements and feedback from e learners; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, IT, Business Management or related qualification.
- 7 years working experience in Government, NGO, Learning Institutions or Private Sector implementing livelihood promotion/enhancement projects including facilitation, fund raising and management; of which work experience in the sub-region (Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa) is a requirement.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and skill in the area of integrated software systems and Microsoft Applications.
- Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills in English.
- A working knowledge of Portuguese would be an added advantage.
Interested candidates are to apply by email with an up to date CV and cover letter including contacts of 3 referees and current remuneration package. Closing date for applications is 21st August 2012 before 5pm to:
Human Resources and Administration Officer,
International Institute for Rural Reconstruction,
Africa Regional Center, P. O. Box 66873-00800, Nairobi,
Email: recruitment@iirr.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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