Trainer in Information and Communication Technology (LVTC)

The Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA), formerly known as Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA), is a legally mandated body to promote and protect rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities. MACODA was established by an Act of Parliament, the Persons with Disabilities Act (No. 4 of 2024), as a statutory corporation to protect and promote fundamental rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities. The Council is an enforcement agency of the Act and is particularly legally mandated to investigate and carry out inquiries into violations of rights of persons with disabilities. Among its functions for disability programming and steer disability mainstreaming in the country’s development include promoting multisectoral coordination and collaboration; development of standards and guidelines on a rights-based for disability service provision; regulating disability services and programmes; promotion of measures and interventions aimed at promoting realisation of rights of persons with disabilities and registration of persons with disabilities as well as
organisations, associations and institutions implementing disability programmes including those that provide specialised services to persons with disabilities.

MACODA is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Council.

Job Title: Trainer in Information and Communication Technology (LVTC)
Grade: MCD 6
Reporting to: Centre Manager (LVTC)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Design and implement a comprehensive ICT curriculum that aligns with educational standards and promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Classroom Instruction: Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles.
• Teaching appropriate skills and knowledge to trainees of diverse needs.
• Development and management of individualised training plans for trainees with special needs.
• Administration of assessments to all trainees with focus on those with special needs.
• Supervising activities in the workshop, maintaining discipline, safety measures and cleanliness.
• Inspecting and maintaining in good condition the tools and equipment for which he is responsible.
• Preparing learning materials, drawings and handbooks.
• Reporting on the progress of trainees and attending case conferences for this purpose.

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Management Systems. At least three (3) years’ experience in teaching in the ICT education sector.

Personal Attributes and Specifications

• Excellent appreciation and understanding of disability and rights of persons with disabilities.
• Appreciation of inclusive digital transformation and needs of marginalised groups like persons with disabilities in the new digital world.
• Familiarity with the intersection of disability and development and the implications of
  intersectionality of disability to programming in education.
• Good understanding of safeguarding issues relating to vulnerable adults and children.
• Computer literacy, excellent presentation, communication and reporting skills.
• Excellent student mentorship abilities, techniques and skills.
• Sound leadership and management skills.

SUBMISSION AND APPLICATION

Malawi Council for Disability Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and persons with disabilities and women are highly encouraged to apply. The Council is committed to the promotion of merit, fairness, equity, honesty, integrity, impartiality and professionalism; as such any form of canvasing is not allowed and any candidate involved shall be disqualified.

Qualified and interested individuals who meet the above specifications should submit their written applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of certificates indicating three traceable referees not later than 4:30pm on 11th October, 2024 to:

The Director General
Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA)
P. O. Box 5971
LIMBE.

Or Email to careers@macoha.mw