Advisor ICT, Digitalization and Project Management
Namibia, Zambezi, Katima Mulilo
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other
Date of last update: 2026-05-29 2026-08-29
Company presentation
Comundo is Switzerland's largest organisation for personnel development cooperation. With around 100 qualified experts in seven countries of the South, it strengthens locally committed organisations through the exchange of competencies. Comundo is active in the areas of education, food security, human rights and climate change, and also works in Switzerland to raise awareness for a fairer world. It is represented in Switzerland with offices in Lucerne, Fribourg and Bellinzona.
Job description
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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) Namibia is a longstanding partner organization of Comundo and is committed to delivering a fair and inclusive education for all children and youth. In addition, the Ministry promotes Namibian sports, arts and culture in favor of national unity and in consideration of its diversity.
The Comundo Country Programme Namibia contributes significantly to a better education for all children and youth. To achieve this goal, we collaborate with the Ministry of Education, the regional Directorates of Education, and different NGOs. The Partner Organisation for this assignment is the Directorate of Education Zambezi, which is a regional Directorate under the Ministry of Education, in the Zambezi Region in the north-east of Namibia.
Your activities / tasks
The DEIYSAC Zambezi is committed to delivering fair and inclusive education to all children. However, the region faces challenges in ICT infrastructure, digitalization and project management. As an ICT, Digitalization and Project Management Advisor, you will play a critical role in supporting the DEIYSAC to improve access to quality education by advancing the digital infrastructure and fostering ICT skills in schools and the regional government office.
Among others, you will conduct the following tasks:
- ICT Infrastructure Development: Assist in planning, upgrading, and optimizing ICT resources in schools and the regional office.
- Project and Change Management: Support various projects of the Directorate and support with change management
- Capacity Building: Provide training in MS Office, ICT skills, and project management to the Computer Technician, Education Officers, teachers, and management staff.
- Process Optimization: Support the long-term planning, maintenance, and execution of digital projects, ensuring better operational efficiency in ICT.
- Networking: Facilitate collaboration between the ICT and General Service sub-divisions and other stakeholders within the education sector, promoting best practices and innovation.
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Will manage other people: No
Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Duration: 2 – 3 years
Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Information and Communication Technology
Area of work: Education, Learning and Training
Type of organisation: Governmental Actors
Skills required
Your profile
- Degree in Business Administration, IT, System Administration, or a related field
- Professional experience in ICT development and transformation
- Experience in training adults, workshop facilitation, and capacity building
- Experience in networking and best practices sharing
- Experience in working with government institutions welcome
General requirements
- Completed vocational or tertiary education
- At least 5 years of professional experience
- Between 30 and 60 years old
- Resident in Switzerland or Swiss citizenship
- Professional Working Proficiency
- Intercultural competencies and the ability to act in diverse contexts
- Good physical and mental health
- Basic knowledge in project management, institutional development, and adult education welcome
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- High social and communication skills and intercultural sensitivity
- You are motivated to live a simple lifestyle
- You are prepared to contribute to public relations and fundraising for Comundo
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