The Ministry of Education has announced 1,000 ICT internship opportunities under the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Cohort 5, targeting graduates seeking practical experience in digital learning.

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The State Department for Basic Education said successful applicants will be deployed to schools at the sub-county level across the country.

Applicants must have graduated from a recognised institution in 2022 or later, making graduates from 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 eligible to apply.

The programme is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Education specialising in Information Communication Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in ICT, or a Diploma in ICT or ICT Integration in Education.

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Applicants are also required to have knowledge of networking and infrastructure, application development, information security and project management.

In addition, the State Department is seeking candidates who can integrate ICT into education , particularly in e-learning and digital content development, as well as carry out research and innovation to support the Digital Literacy Programme.

Those selected will support e-learning and content development in line with school schemes of work and assist teachers in integrating technology into teaching, learning and assessment.

Interns will also train primary school teachers on the use of digital literacy devices and support the implementation and improvement of digital learning programmes in schools.

Other responsibilities will include promoting the safe, secure and ethical use of technology in learning, supporting the development of school policies and procedures, and providing first-line maintenance and support for ICT services.

Successful candidates must be willing to work on a full-time basis and accept deployment to any Sub-county Education office. Applicants who have previously benefited from a similar internship programme will not be eligible.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke