AI, Coding & ICT Specialist (Volunteer)

Position Title: AI, Coding & ICT Specialist (Volunteer)

Organisation: Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA)

Location: Accra, Ghana

Programme: New School (Cambridge Curriculum)

About VPWA

Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA) is a non-profit, community-driven organisation working to improve education, health, and sustainable development across Ghana. As part of our education programme, VPWA is supporting the growth of a new Cambridge curriculum school in Accra, integrating technology, coding, and AI literacy into the learning experience.

Role Purpose

The AI, Coding & ICT Specialist volunteer will play a crucial role in introducing and strengthening digital literacy, coding, and emerging technologies (including AI concepts) among children. The volunteer will design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons, train teachers in ICT integration, and support the school’s vision of preparing students for a digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver coding, robotics, ICT, and basic AI literacy lessons for learners (ages 5–11).
• Introduce children to beginner-friendly programming languages (Scratch, Python basics, Blockly, etc.).
• Support teachers in integrating ICT and digital tools into regular classroom teaching.
• Develop lesson plans, activities, and digital learning resources aligned with the Cambridge curriculum.
• Organise hands-on workshops, hackathons, or coding clubs to inspire creativity and problem-solving.
• Ensure responsible, age-appropriate use of technology among learners.
• Train local staff to sustain ICT, coding, and AI programmes beyond the volunteer’s stay.
• Support the setup and maintenance of related digital resources.

Requirements

• Strong background in ICT, computer science, coding, or related fields.
• Proficiency in beginner-friendly programming tools/languages (e.g., Scratch, Python, robotics kits, AI literacy tools).
• Experience teaching or working with children and young learners is highly desirable.
• Passion for digital inclusion, creativity, and child-centered learning.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to resource-limited environments.
• Degree or professional background in ICT, Computer Science, or Education is an asset (but not mandatory).

Volunteer Benefits

• Accommodation provided for the duration of the placement.
• Free lunch provided on working days (Monday–Friday).
• Opportunity to pioneer coding, robotics, and AI literacy in a Cambridge curriculum school.
• Cultural exchange and the chance to contribute to Africa’s digital education transformation.
• Certificate of service upon completion of the placement.

Commitment

• Minimum duration: 3–6 months (longer stays encouraged).
• Working days: Monday to Friday.