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June 13, 2007
Apply now and you could be -- An ICT trainer of the Blind for United Disability Empowerment (UDEK) in Kenya
People with disabilities have special communication needs e.g. Braille for the blind, computer speech software (JAWS), and sign language for the deaf. 
These needs are often not catered for in computer training institutes in Kenya. UDEK is a cross disability organization that seeks to unite groups/associations of persons with disabilities and provide them with opportunities.
Purpose of the role
UDEK has limited capacity to afford to pay qualified ICT instructors. By volunteering you'll help to build the capacity of UDEK by providing comprehensive courses, relevant to the needs of the local market, for people with disabilities.
Job summary
- Work closely with the trainer in IT to further develop their technical skills.
- Train students in ICT skills.
- Design and produce all lesson plans and all teaching materials for your courses.
- Develop training ICT modules for various categories of disabilities.
- Set and mark exams in IT.
- To identify potentials collaborators for UDEK in terms of training, certification and exchange programs.
- Develop collaboration proposals.
Professional requirements
You'll need a bachelor's degree in IT and at least 2 years experience in the ICT sector. You'll be confident with communication aid programmes such as JAWS, and have experience of working with people with disabilities. Any experience in teaching IT would be welcome, as would the ability to read Braille.
Personal requirements
You'll need to be adaptable; the centre will not have the same abundance of resource you may be used to working with. You'll need to pair this with being self-sufficient, as well as sociable and outgoing to ensure you engage with your students and colleagues. Maturity, willingness to integrate are also very useful skills to enable you to integrate into your new society and achieve professional and personal satisfaction. You'll be able to exercise patience when training students who may be slow learners.
Duration: 24 months
VSO volunteers receive a modest living allowance, return flights, accommodation provided by the local employer, medical and travel insurance cover, visas and work permits, grants before, during and after the placement and a guaranteed minimum of three weeks holiday per year.
Please specify your interest in this particular position when you apply to VSO Canada. For more information call us toll-free at 1-888-876-2911.
To apply go to http://www.vsocan.org/display.aspx?pid=519&cid=143 and complete our online form.
Posted by Nancy at June 13, 2007 07:21 PM