ROBOTICS and App Development Trainer

Project Description:

HDC is looking for an experienced and motivated part-time Robotics and App Development trainer to join their team. He/She will be an active member in BRAVE Project - Building Resilient and Vibrant Environments - that is being implemented by the Arab Resource Center for Popular Arts (ARCPA/AL-JANA) – as a Lead Organization – with the support of UNICEF. The project is being implemented all across Lebanon with 6 local sub-partners.  The objectives are:

Description:

The robotics trainer will be responsible for preparing and delivering Robotics and MIT App Development workshops in Ein El Helwe as well as monitoring and reporting on the technical and interpersonal skills of participants.

Duties:

• Prepare and deliver robotics and App Development workshops.
• Monitor and report on the technical and interpersonal development of participants to youth coordinator.
• Support project’s internal monitoring and evaluation.
• Performs other job-related tasks such as following-up with the attendance sheet and communicating with the participants.
• Attend meetings and training workshops that are related to Robotics and App Development workshops.

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics engineering, or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in students’ instruction and/or training.
• Deep knowledge in Arduino microcontroller, electronics, sensors, actuators, and wiring circuits.
• Deep knowledge in developing mobile application using MIT App Inventor.
• Deep knowledge in coding languages, C/C++, Arduino sketches, drag-and-drop coding, among others.
• Ability to design and implement robotics, IOT, and electronics projects using Arduino and MIT App Inventor.
• Previous experience in curriculum development is a plus.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Personal Skills:

• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver information to different age groups.
• Excellent team player.
• Enthusiastic and looks for continuous self-development.
• Has desire for teaching and is willing to engage new and creative teaching techniques.
• Has the desire to deliver his experience to others through coaching and mentorship.