Makini High School Head of Digital Innovations Jobs in Kenya

Makini High School Head of Digital Innovations Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Primarily translates innovative models and concepts of delivery in the digital economy into successful applications that substantially increase the overall efficiency and utilization of innovative technologies to enhance learning and teaching in the school.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Job

Oversee the overall efficiency of ICT in learning and teaching that adds value to both the studentsand teachers.

To regularly monitor, assess and evaluate progress of ICT within own teaching groups in a structuredsystematic way for efficient running of the school.

Enhance the school’s reputation through embracing Enterprise Resource Planning processes acrossdepartments.

Provide the business with regular updates on academic progress reports per school.

Facilitate growth in talent and capability in basic ICT skills in both learning and teaching.

Develop strategies for the use of learning and teaching methods.

Develop areas for improvement linked to the school’s improvement plan.

Maintain a climate which enables staff to develop and maintain positive attitude towards innovation and ICT developments.

Prepare students and teachers for opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences for the future.

Develop minor in-house applications to solve temporary challenges.

To ensure students and teachers use ICT technologies effectively in the delivery of learning and teaching.

Project manage the implementation of the Academic Management System (STASY) duties include:

Set deadlines assign responsibilities and monitor progress of STASY implementation across multiple departments/sections.

Evaluate and recommend changes to STASY based on end-user requests.

Lead the implementation of new organizational processes aligned to STASY implementation.

Ensure end users have adequate user guides and plan and conduct training related to STASY.

Communicate new system development to stakeholders.

Perform admin roles such as password-reset, account creation, account update, permission setting.

Oversee accuracy of data keyed in STASY and make follow up to ensure data keyed in is accurate, timely and valid.

Testing and evaluating new STASY features.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education & Professional

Qualification in the field of ICT

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Formal training on administration of Microsoft servers.

Relevant Microsoft certifications

Specialized knowledge Knowledge

of relevant compliance issues such as Data Protection, Security etc.

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through implementation.

Creative thinker, devising new ways of communicating with internal stakeholders

Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills

Proven ability to build strong working relationship, internal and external to the organization.

Ability to build trust, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers.

Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products.

People Management experience with proven leadership ability.

Passion for web-based software products.

Natural ability to relate to customers and prospects.

Ability to work with different people across different cultures and regions.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

Ability to perform under pressure in a challenging environment.

Skills in programming languages and database management.

Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word and outlook.

Ability to maintain high confidentiality, tactful and discretion when dealing with people.

Knowledge of internet technologies and languages.

Strong presentation, communication and collaboration skills enabling effective interaction and knowledge transfer to teammates.

Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Personal characteristics High integrity

List of essential experience

At least 10 years working experience in an international,-sized company with preference in the education sector preferred with at least 5 years in a management position.

Leadership experience

Essential qualities or behaviours

A self-starter with a high degree of initiative

How to Apply

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