Techno-Pedagogical Engineer

RH/LND - 1 year – Temporary contract - 100% - Geneva

Purpose of the post

Support "blended learning" initiatives at headquarters and in the field while upholding high teaching and technical standards.

Main responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with the Learning Solutions Unit, providing technical and pedagogical support for learning initiatives taken by headquarters units and by the field.
• Carry out techno-pedagogical watch for headquarters and for the field.
• Take part in setting the unit's learning strategy.

Education and Experience required

• Degree in education studies and in the use of Learning technologies, or equivalent.
• Significant experience, in conjunction with content experts, in developing learning digital resources.
• Confirmed experience in designing and implementing "blended learning" projects all the way from their inception to routine use.
• Confirmed experience in the use of rapid learning tools.
• Confirmed experience in the use of an administration LMS and the conduct of online Learning program.
• Experience in organizing and conducting face to face training.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to working in both English and French.
• Knowledge of other languages an asset.
• Ability to run projects and meet the resulting demands.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to assess the main points of a situation and then set priorities.
• Adaptability.
• Natural curiosity and an aptitude for the sharing of knowledge.
• Interest in humanitarian action.
• Experience in "mobile learning" an asset.

Length of assignment: 1 year temporary contract (external agency)
Starting date: As soon as possible

Application documents required: Motivation letter and CV

Interested people fulfilling the above criteria should send their applications by 2 February 2017 (letter of motivation and CV/resume) to the following address: application_hq@icrc.org. In the subject line of your email, please put : 'RH – LND – Techno Pedagogical Engineer – Application'.

Only applications sent to this email address will be considered. If you do not receive a reply within one month, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.