The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an implementing partner for the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGoS) National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants. The National Programme maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low-risk disengaged combatants and women associated with Al Shabab to sociall and economically reintegrate into society through transition centres in Kismayo and Baidoa. This support includes the provision of basic education, civic education, religious counselling, and life skills, business, financial literacy and vocational training.
The IOM Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) unit is seeking to recruit an experienced Computer Skills and Graphic Design Instructor to provide full-time instruction to male beneficiaries in Baidoa. This position is jointly managed by the South West State of Somalia (SWSS) government and IOM, with dual reporting requirements.
This contract receives day-to-day and week-to-week oversight from the administrative manager (Livelihoods Team Leader) with support from technical staff (Livelihood Project Officer, Education Coordinator) and other staff. Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored and evaluated by IOM and the government partner. IOM will undertake contracting obligations and remuneration in close collaboration with SWSS Ministry of Internal Security

This is a full-time position as per Somali Labour Laws based in Baidoa. The specific duties and responsibilities of the role include:

Basic Computer Literacy and Graphic Design Teaching

• Design and deliver a basic computer literacy and graphic design curriculum based on student needs and learning level. To include:
• Computer Literacy

• Introduction to computers (Microsoft) and internet use (Google)
• Introduction to typing
• Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OutLook)

• Graphic Design

• Digital illustration (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Web design
• Image manipulation
• Digital illustration

• Create, update and maintain training materials, manuals, handouts, and practice exercises for efficient and effective delivery of the skills.
• Develop hands on activities to help students learn technology and access it in a variety of ways and promote computer literacy through both one-on-one and group engagement, adapting resources to ensure all students are able to make progress.
• Provide a stimulating learning environment and provide additional assistance to students with particular learning needs and abilities; instruct in a manner that develops students’ confidence and their abilities; integrate a variety of teaching strategies and curriculum content
• Provide access to information resources through efficient and well guided systems for organising, retrieving and circulating resources and provide assistance to students in the effective use of these systems.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure that the day to day administration of the information centre/library is efficient and that systems, resources and equipment are well maintained.
• Maintain standardized student assessments and record keeping system for student progress and attendance; assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of students.
• Work with social workers to ensure that student case files are maintained properly and student progress reports are reviewed periodically to reflect individual progress towards goals;
• Establish rapport/trust with students;
• Give explanations, reasonable and appropriate assignments, and directions clearly;
• Organize the classroom to contribute to the learning process;
• Perform other duties related to the DDR program as assigned by supervisor

Livelihood Team Leader

N/A

The position is subject to funding availability.