Audio Visual Assistant

Audio Visual Assistant

Aga Khan Academies

The position

The Audio Visual & Residential IT support Assistant will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining AV equipment, and supporting residential IT needs, particularly internet access, during evenings and weekends.

Duties And Responsibility

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio equipment for school events, including meetings, performances, and presentations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate audio systems with existing technology infrastructure.
• Work closely with academic teams to understand and meet specific audio requirements for educational activities.
• Attend event planning meetings to assess audio needs and provide recommendations based on event type and audience size.
• Conduct pre-event sound checks to ensure all equipment is functioning properly and meets the needs of presenters and performers.
• Offer technical support during events to assist users in navigating audio systems.
• Coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Assist students and staff with internet access issues during weekday evenings and weekends.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, or a related field.
• Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of sound design principles.
• Experience dealing with various audio equipment.
• Effective communication skills.

Sector

Social Development

About The Agency

The Aga Khan Academies is an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. The Aga Khan Academies’ foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with beautiful facilities, the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003. This was followed by an Academy in Hyderabad, India in 2011, Maputo, Mozambique in 2013 and Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. More information…

Region

Eastern Africa

Location

Kenya

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

31-Jan-2025