Job Description
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Health insurance
Food provided
Provident Fund
Full job description
Job title: Project Assistant – Technology
Organisation name: IT for Change, Bengaluru
Job Description
Position: Project Assistant – IT
Experience: 1–3 years
Salary range: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will not be a constraint for the right candidate.
Skills: Digital content creation, Audio-video editing, ICT integration in education, Technical support, Network setup (LAN/WAN), Educational technology, Digital repository management, Explore FOSS tools, Linux/Ubuntu operating systems, Educational software, Technology facilitation, Web content updates
Responsibilities
Design and conduct (face-to-face and webinar-based) technology training programs for teachers and teacher educators across schools, colleges, and institutions including government and non-government stakeholders on the use of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for effective technology integration in the teaching-learning process.
Coordinate with teachers and teacher educators on ICT-integrated programs at the school/college/institution level.
Visit schools and colleges regularly to support ICT-integrated programs and assist teachers and teacher educators with hardware and software installations.
Train teachers and teacher educators to create digital resources using mobile- and computer-based FOSS applications.
Coordinate ICT-integrated programs in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. Visit institutions regularly to support the implementation of education programs, including hardware/software setup.
Provide on-call and in-person mentoring and technical support to teachers and field resource teams.
Support the resource creation team by exploring FOSS tools for audio-visual creation and editing; help develop technology-based resources for teaching and learning. Create and maintain digital content repositories for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop FOSS user manuals, video tutorials, and other self-learning materials to support digital tool adoption.
Explore and train others on mobile- and computer-based digital technologies that aid teaching and learning.
Install, configure, use, and troubleshoot FOSS applications, including desktop publishing, multimedia. (audio/video editing), resource creation tools, website management, operating systems, and office suites.
Configure and maintain internet connectivity, LAN/WAN networks at the office and workshop locations.
Customise and test Linux-based operating systems as per project and user requirements.
Support the web admin in editing and updating content on organisational websites built with Drupal, WordPress, Moodle, and MediaWiki.
Required Candidate profile:
The candidate should have the ability to work in development sector organisations (NGOs) and be willing to support educational institutions to use technology into the teaching and learning process.
Candidates with 1–3 years in a similar job providing technology training will be considered for the position of “Project Assistant – Technology”
Knowledge or interest or experience of work in Ed-tech projects in school education is a plus.
Fluency in English and Kannada (reading and writing) is required. Basic spoken Hindi is an added advantage.
Willingness to travel across Karnataka and other parts of India as needed.
Interest in training Teacher educators, teachers and students in the use of FOSS tools in teaching learning process.
Working knowledge of Linux or other open-source operating systems and tools.
Eagerness to learn new FOSS technologies and tools and help others adopt them.
Enthusiasm for supporting educational field projects through technology.
Age preference: 24 to 30 years.
Working location:
The place of work will be Bengaluru with occasional travel across different places in Karnataka and India.
How to apply
Option 1: Apply directly through the Indeed job portal.
Option 2: Send your updated CV to tech-jobs [at] itforchange [dot] net with the subject line: “Project Assistant – IT – [Your Name]”
About IT for Change
IT for Change is a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation (NGO) working at the intersection of technology and social justice. In the education domain, we focus on designing and implementing inclusive digital pedagogies, promoting public software, and partnering with government institutions to strengthen the digital capacity of public education systems. Our work is rooted in the values of equity, openness, and critical engagement with technology.
Beyond education, our work spans women’s rights, governance, and the broader Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem. We actively promote the adoption of high-quality FOSS applications across institutions and field projects.
We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth, particularly for young professionals with a background in engineering, computer science, or education, looking to contribute to meaningful social change through technology.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₹500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Food provided
Health insurance
Provident Fund
Schedule:
Day shift
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to visit other educational institutions & schools to provide technical support?
Experience:
total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Kannada (Required)
English (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Health insurance
Food provided
Provident Fund
Full job description
Job title: Project Assistant – Technology
Organisation name: IT for Change, Bengaluru
Job Description
Position: Project Assistant – IT
Experience: 1–3 years
Salary range: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and will not be a constraint for the right candidate.
Skills: Digital content creation, Audio-video editing, ICT integration in education, Technical support, Network setup (LAN/WAN), Educational technology, Digital repository management, Explore FOSS tools, Linux/Ubuntu operating systems, Educational software, Technology facilitation, Web content updates
Responsibilities
Design and conduct (face-to-face and webinar-based) technology training programs for teachers and teacher educators across schools, colleges, and institutions including government and non-government stakeholders on the use of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for effective technology integration in the teaching-learning process.
Coordinate with teachers and teacher educators on ICT-integrated programs at the school/college/institution level.
Visit schools and colleges regularly to support ICT-integrated programs and assist teachers and teacher educators with hardware and software installations.
Train teachers and teacher educators to create digital resources using mobile- and computer-based FOSS applications.
Coordinate ICT-integrated programs in schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. Visit institutions regularly to support the implementation of education programs, including hardware/software setup.
Provide on-call and in-person mentoring and technical support to teachers and field resource teams.
Support the resource creation team by exploring FOSS tools for audio-visual creation and editing; help develop technology-based resources for teaching and learning. Create and maintain digital content repositories for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop FOSS user manuals, video tutorials, and other self-learning materials to support digital tool adoption.
Explore and train others on mobile- and computer-based digital technologies that aid teaching and learning.
Install, configure, use, and troubleshoot FOSS applications, including desktop publishing, multimedia. (audio/video editing), resource creation tools, website management, operating systems, and office suites.
Configure and maintain internet connectivity, LAN/WAN networks at the office and workshop locations.
Customise and test Linux-based operating systems as per project and user requirements.
Support the web admin in editing and updating content on organisational websites built with Drupal, WordPress, Moodle, and MediaWiki.
Required Candidate profile:
The candidate should have the ability to work in development sector organisations (NGOs) and be willing to support educational institutions to use technology into the teaching and learning process.
Candidates with 1–3 years in a similar job providing technology training will be considered for the position of “Project Assistant – Technology”
Knowledge or interest or experience of work in Ed-tech projects in school education is a plus.
Fluency in English and Kannada (reading and writing) is required. Basic spoken Hindi is an added advantage.
Willingness to travel across Karnataka and other parts of India as needed.
Interest in training Teacher educators, teachers and students in the use of FOSS tools in teaching learning process.
Working knowledge of Linux or other open-source operating systems and tools.
Eagerness to learn new FOSS technologies and tools and help others adopt them.
Enthusiasm for supporting educational field projects through technology.
Age preference: 24 to 30 years.
Working location:
The place of work will be Bengaluru with occasional travel across different places in Karnataka and India.
How to apply
Option 1: Apply directly through the Indeed job portal.
Option 2: Send your updated CV to tech-jobs [at] itforchange [dot] net with the subject line: “Project Assistant – IT – [Your Name]”
About IT for Change
IT for Change is a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation (NGO) working at the intersection of technology and social justice. In the education domain, we focus on designing and implementing inclusive digital pedagogies, promoting public software, and partnering with government institutions to strengthen the digital capacity of public education systems. Our work is rooted in the values of equity, openness, and critical engagement with technology.
Beyond education, our work spans women’s rights, governance, and the broader Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem. We actively promote the adoption of high-quality FOSS applications across institutions and field projects.
We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth, particularly for young professionals with a background in engineering, computer science, or education, looking to contribute to meaningful social change through technology.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₹500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Food provided
Health insurance
Provident Fund
Schedule:
Day shift
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to visit other educational institutions & schools to provide technical support?
Experience:
total work: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Kannada (Required)
English (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
