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The University of Ghana School of Law invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of E-Learning Consultant.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title: E-Learning Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department\/Faculty:
\nUniversity of Ghana School of Law<\/p>\n

Grade:
\nConsultant<\/p>\n

Duration:
\n3 Months [Possibility of renewal subject to availability of funding]<\/p>\n

Location:
\nAccra, Ghana [Possibility of working remotely]<\/p>\n

Start Date:
\nImmediately<\/p>\n

Application deadline<\/strong>
\n26 November 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Role Description
\nThe University of Ghana School of Law, supported by \u00a0Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), is putting in place a virtual learning environment and e-learning management system to deliver a series of virtual training sessions and learning database. In connection with this task, the School of Law is recruiting an E-learning Consultant to choose and implement a virtual learning environment and e-learning management system for technology-enhanced learning. The E-learning Consultant will also be in charge of uploading and managing the content of the learning environment.<\/p>\n

The E-learning Consultant will provide support for the enhancement of learning and student experience through the facilitation of innovation, creativity and knowledge transfer with regard to e-learning. The E-learning Consultant will also be responsible for liaising with other sections of the University, to gain an understanding of university-wide guidelines and relevant developments.<\/p>\n

Supervision<\/strong>
\nThe E-learning Consultant will work closely with the School\u2019s Dean, the Principal Investigator, Technical Lead of the Project, and the Faculty ICT lead.<\/p>\n

Summary of Essential Job Functions:<\/strong>
\nAdvise the School in choosing and implementing a virtual learning environment, for running trainings and for technology-enhanced learning.
\nAdvise on the utilization of existing university-wide e-learning management systems for the project, or on the interfacing of any alternative e-learning management system to existing university-wide e-learning management systems.
\nGather information and course elements from project team, internal departments, SMEs (subject matter experts), research institutions, and others.
\nDevelop and design learning material, coordinate, and review educational content, and incorporate current technology in developing specific eLearning curricula.
\nLead efforts for the creation of digital content from the conversion of existing learning materials as advised by lecturers and trainers
\nSupport the deployment of learning programs including uploading and updating courseware and curricula, training assignments, learner notification text and rules in e-learning management system.
\nUtilize knowledge of e-learning management system capabilities to recommend delivery strategies that yield a rich, meaningful, and dynamic end-user experience.
\nUtilize e-learning management system reporting capabilities and developing custom reports to assist with planning and managing the company\u2019s training and development initiatives.
\nManage eLearning content from vendors to ensure it is compatible with the e-learning management system.
\nWork with Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers, and programmers to support eLearning content requirements.
\nRun demos of the system and provide training to individuals and users groups.
\nEnsure that participants are registered for Education and Training events and performs reconciliation function with university-wide Learning Management system as needed
\nCoordinate and conduct the webinars using Zoom or similar programs and upload recordings into the e-learning management system.
\nFacilitate live and recorded learning, and upload content to the e-learning management system
\nLiaise with Library and other academic departments to ensure an integrated approach to the School\u2019s e-learning practice.<\/p>\n

Required Specification<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qualifications
\nBachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent experience in training, education, and\/or multimedia training materials development.<\/p>\n

Experience & Knowledge
\nExperience of training or developing others; preferably students or academics
\nHave a thorough and contemporary understanding of e-learning
\nHave a thorough grasp of instructional design practice relating to academic environments and\u00a0 technology-based learning
\nExperience of working within the Higher Education sector desirable
\nEvidence of working on own initiative, with a proactive approach desirable
\nEvidence of effective project management and working to achieve results;
\nEvidence of innovative application of e-learning technologies preferred
\nExperience in managing the development and implementation of one or more large software projects within an educational environment desirable<\/p>\n

Skills
\nExcellent computing and technology application skills
\nSubstantial experience of using a VLE
\nExperience of administering a VLE
\nExcellent organisational and time management skills
\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to persuade colleagues to use new technology.
\nAbility to work effectively with staff at all levels (managers, academics, administrative colleagues and technical colleagues).<\/p>\n

Attributes
\nAbility to develop good working relationships across the School andUniversity
\nExcellent written and oral communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
\nAbility to quickly gain understanding of strategic aims and objectives of institution\/School
\nAbility to quickly assimilate information on, and learn how to use, new technologies
\nAbility to interpret and apply complex information
\nCompetent, conscientious and motivated with a methodical approach to work
\nAdaptable and flexible in tasks undertaken, with the ability to learn new skills quickly
\nProblem solving ability
\nCustomer focused, with proven ability in improving customer service
\nProven ability to work effectively in teams<\/p>\n

Application Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical Proposal<\/strong>
\nAn application package containing the following (to be uploaded as one file):<\/p>\n

Cover letter with brief description (no longer than 1 page) of why the candidate considers her\/himself the most suitable for the assignment; and Personal CV, indicating all experience from similar projects and specifying the relevant assignment period (from\/to), as well as the email and telephone contacts of at least three (3) professional references.
\nConfirm availability and flexibility to take on short-term assignments on an as-needed basis.<\/p>\n

Financial Proposal<\/strong>
\nCandidates are invited to submit as part of their application, a financial proposal specifying an all-inclusive daily fee (based on a 7-hour working day \u2013 lunch time is not included \u2013 and estimated 21 days per month).
\nThe financial proposal\u00a0must be all-inclusive\u00a0and take into account various expenses that will be incurred during the contract.<\/p>\n