IT & Training Officer

IT & TRAINING OFFICER (DIGITAL EDUCATION)

• Job Title: IT & Training Officer
• Advertisement Code: CEE-IT-0050
• Organization: Camara Education Ethiopia
• Sector/Category: Digital Education, EdTech, Digital Learning
• Required Number: 2 (Two)
• Level: Non‑Management
• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Contract Duration: Initial 12 months (with possibility of extension based on performance & funding availability)
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with frequent travel to project sites across all regions of Ethiopia)
• Reports To: Technical Manager
• Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

ABOUT CAMARA EDUCATION

Camara Education is an international NGO whose mission is to transform education through technology to empower disadvantaged learners, particularly those in underserved and rural communities. Founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 2005, Camara currently operates four education hubs across Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, and Tanzania.

Camara Education Ethiopia delivers digital education solutions to schools and educational institutions throughout the country. Our interventions include Digital Learning Hubs, curriculum-aligned digital learning content, offline AI solutions, teacher professional development, digital and AI skills training, ICT infrastructure support, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of learning outcomes and digital skills development.

Since partnering with the Federal Ministry of Education in 2011, Camara Ethiopia has installed 81,340 computers in 3,295 schools, trained 21,188 educators, and impacted more than 2.8 million learners.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Technical Manager, the IT & Training Officer will support the implementation of Camara Ethiopia's digital education programmes and projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering training programmes, supporting Digital Learning Hub deployments, contributing to digital content and AI solution development, conducting school assessments, and providing technical and pedagogical support to project schools. The position requires a highly motivated individual with strong technical, training, communication, and project implementation skills who is passionate about improving education through technology.

Note: The position requires regular collaboration with Camara teams in Ireland, the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Delivery and Capacity Building

• Facilitate digital skills, AI literacy, and technology integration training programmes for teachers, school leaders, education officers, and learners.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes.
• Develop training materials, facilitator guides, participant manuals, and learning resources.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and follow-up support to trainees.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback on technology integration practices.
• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the training programme across country operations.

Digital Education Programme Implementation

• Support the implementation of digital learning programmes and projects across assigned regions.
• Coordinate project activities with schools, Regional Education Bureaus, Woreda Education Offices, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in school selection, readiness assessments, and project planning activities.
• Monitor implementation progress and support timely delivery of project activities.

Digital Learning Hub Installation and Technical Support

• Support the setup and deployment of Digital Learning Hubs.
• Assist with computer installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support for networking, connectivity, digital learning content, and AI solutions.
• Conduct routine maintenance visits and support schools in resolving technical issues.

Digital Content and AI Development

• Support the development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of digital learning content.
• Contribute to the enhancement and deployment of Camara AI solutions.
• Assist in the development of digital literacy and AI learning resources.
• Support user testing and gather feedback to improve digital products and services.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting

• Collect, verify, and analyse programme data.
• Conduct site visits and school assessments.
• Monitor project outputs, outcomes, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare activity reports, assessment reports, case studies, lessons learned, and success stories.
• Support project evaluations, surveys, and impact assessments.

Hub Operations and General Support

• Support day-to-day hub operations and programme activities.
• Assist with inventory management and asset tracking.
• Contribute to computer refurbishment, quality assurance, and testing activities when required.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Programme Coordinator.

SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• Equal Opportunity: Camara Education is an equal opportunity employer. Open to Ethiopian nationals only.
• Safeguarding: Camara is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work (including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct) and to promoting the welfare of children and beneficiaries. Successful candidates will be required to complete comprehensive background screening, reference checks, and criminal records checks.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Educational Technology, or another relevant field.

Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Note for candidates with no work experience: Must demonstrate relevant volunteer/internship experience with a recognized organization, OR outstanding academic performance and achievement during university studies.

Desirable Experience

• Delivering training or capacity-building programmes.
• Working with schools or educational institutions.
• Educational technology projects.
• ICT support, networking, and troubleshooting.
• Digital content development and AI-related projects.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Advanced coding skills.
• Google-Suite experience and proficiency in email communication.
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheet skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Ethiopia.
• Passion for education, technology, and youth development.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of additional Ethiopian languages is an advantage.