IT Coach

🚩  Job summary   : 

The IT Coach supports the skills development of learners in the field of information technology. At the intersection of pedagogy and technical expertise, he acts as a trainer, mentor, and facilitator, guiding beneficiaries in their technical progress, autonomy, and understanding of best practices in development, infrastructure, or digital tools.

Your role :  As an IT Coach you will be assisting the students to understand the courses materials they are using and help them develop technical skills needed for their programs.

 Where : Cotonou, Benin.

 How many time : Full Time during 12 months. 

 How : In person 

 Profile type : Mid-level

 From when : 07/15/2025.

🎯  Missions and activities related to the position:  

• Coach students on their IT projects;
• Animate and supervise activities (projects, technical assistance, exam supervision,);
• Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans;
• Rigorous monitoring of progress and detailed reporting to the hierarchy;
• Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior;
• Collaborate with other coaches to foster a good student relation;
• Participation in school life (events and open days);

🖱️Level & experiences

Profile description ​

• Language: Native English (Mandatory);
• Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in Computer Science (with a course entirely done in an English-speaking country);

Professional experiences

2 to 3 years of professional experience desired.

Technical Skills  

• Strong technical skills in at least one area : 

• • Low-level programming language (C, Assembler...); 
  • Object-oriented programming (C++, Java); 
  • Functional programming (Haskell); 
  • Web development (React, JS...);
• Skills in system and network administration (Devops, Docker, ...), Cyber Security and/or Artificial Intelligence appreciated. 

Operational Skills and knowledge  

• Teamwork;
• Project management;
• Report writing;
• Teaching experience in English;
• Knowledge of various teaching methods;
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills;
• A patient and resilient personality;
• Dedication to students and education;
• Strong interest in pedagogy and contact with students;
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively;

Behavioral skills   

• Leadership / Listening skills;
• Rigor / Spirit of excellence;
• Dynamism / Autonomy;

Position Features

The hierarchical position:  

The IT Coach is under the responsibility of the pedagogical manager.

Collaboration with teams:

The IT Coach works with the entire teaching team, the career center and the support teams.