inABLE.org is a nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, and Washington, DC, with a mission to empower Persons With Disabilities through technology.

Responsibilities or duties

The IT Instructor will perform the following key duties:

• Train visually impaired learners and teachers in basic and advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite, internet use, and assistive technology.
• Introduce learners, teachers, and interns to computer programming and web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Manage the daily operations of the computer lab.
• Troubleshoot and maintain computer hardware and the local area network within the lab(s).
• Manage and secure organizational documents and data stored both locally and in the cloud.
• Collaborate with station leads to create social media stories and blog content.
• Mentor and counsel young learners to enhance their confidence, self-esteem, and abilities.
• Monitor and manage classroom dynamics to maintain a learning environment conducive to effective instruction.
• Evaluate learners’ performance through the preparation, administration, marking, and processing of computer program assessments.
• Support station leads in the implementation of special projects as required.
• Provide learners with relevant digital learning resources.
• Maintain hardware and ensure timely installation of important software updates.
• Support the cleanliness and proper upkeep of the computer lab and equipment.
• Attend all daily program meetings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience; teaching experience will be an added advantage.

• Train visually impaired learners and teachers in basic and advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite, internet use, and assistive technology.
• Introduce learners, teachers, and interns to computer programming and web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Manage the daily operations of the computer lab.
• Troubleshoot and maintain computer hardware and the local area network within the lab(s).
• Manage and secure organizational documents and data stored both locally and in the cloud.
• Collaborate with station leads to create social media stories and blog content.
• Mentor and counsel young learners to enhance their confidence, self-esteem, and abilities.
• Monitor and manage classroom dynamics to maintain a learning environment conducive to effective instruction.
• Evaluate learners’ performance through the preparation, administration, marking, and processing of computer program assessments.
• Support station leads in the implementation of special projects as required.
• Provide learners with relevant digital learning resources.
• Maintain hardware and ensure timely installation of important software updates.
• Support the cleanliness and proper upkeep of the computer lab and equipment.
• Attend all daily program meetings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• MS Office Suite
• Internet use
• Assistive technology
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Computer programming
• Web development
• Computer hardware troubleshooting
• Local area network maintenance
• Data management
• Cloud storage management
• Social media content creation
• Blog content creation
• Mentoring
• Counseling
• Classroom management
• Assessment preparation and administration
• Digital learning resource provision
• Software updates installation
• Equipment maintenance

• Diploma in ICT / IT or an equivalent qualification.
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Teaching experience will be an added advantage.