World Learning: Call for trainers
To apply: Please send your resume to [email protected] with the post title on the subject line and specifying the areas of training along with a cover letter (in English) explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible.
World Learning: Call for trainers
Background
The UNICEF-funded “Supporting Vulnerable Girls & Boys to Access Education in Lebanon- DIRASA Programme", aims to create for out-of-school children, multiple pathways that are flexible and responsive to each child’s unique learning needs. The program will be implemented in private /semi-private schools and is estimated to target out-of-school children.
World Learning, in its capacity as Technical Partner, has an immediate consultancy vacancy for its Beirut-based “Call for trainers” for the UNICEF “DIRASA Program”. This position is for a Lebanese national.
To apply: Please send your resume to [email protected] with the post title in the subject line and specifying the areas of training along with a cover letter (in English) explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible.
Join our consultant’s team for the training activities and work with us over the duration of this Framework contract (estimated to start on July 18, 2023, and until March 31, 2024);
The training is organized into 5 different content areas. Please note that you must be fluent in either English or French or Arabic and have a minimum of three years of proven experience in the field(s) relevant to the lot(s) you are tendering for.
Areas of Training
- Social and Emotional Learning
The SEL Program Trainer will work closely and report to World Learning’s Beirut office Project Manager and closely coordinate with the SEL Specialist in all SEL activities related to DIRASA Program focused on non-formal primary school education. S/he will:
- Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the SEL literature and contextually relevant practices for SEL.
- Attend and deliver training and capacity-building sessions for schoolteachers and educational focal points on social and emotional learning (SEL) and the project Holistic Learning Approach (HLA).
- Assist in the development of SEL-related content and resources as needed.
- Work through online platforms to support teachers and meet on a regular basis.
- Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by SEL Specialist/Senior Management.
- Arabic language Trainer
The Arabic language Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office Project Manager and coordinate with the Senior Literacy Technical Director in all literacy activities mainly in Arabic related to DIRASA Program focused on non-Formal primary school education. S/he will be able to
- Acquire a deep understanding of the literacy in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy (Holistic Learning Approach and Balanced Literacy Approach)
- Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the latest research-based principles of learning that are most convenient for them, especially those who are emergent readers and writers.
- Deliver capacity-building sessions (for teachers and other adults) and motivate participants to understand and apply the HLA/BLA approach.
- Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis.
- Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the Senior Literacy Technical Director or Senior Management.
- French Language Trainer
The French language Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office Project Manager and coordinate with the Senior Literacy Technical Director in all literacy activities mainly in Arabic related to DIRASA Program focused on non-Formal primary school education. S/he will be able to
- Acquire a deep understanding of the literacy in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy (Holistic Learning Approach and Balanced Literacy Approach).
- Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the latest research-based principles of learning that are most convenient for them, especially those who are emergent readers and writers.
- Deliver capacity-building sessions (for teachers and other adults) and motivate participants to understand and apply the HLA/BLA approach.
- Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis.
- Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the Senior Literacy Technical Director or Senior Management.
- English language Trainer
The English language Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office Project Manager and coordinate with the Senior Literacy Technical Director in all literacy activities mainly in Arabic related to DIRASA Program focused on non-Formal primary school education. S/he will be able to
- Acquire a deep understanding of the literacy in-class support program theoretical framework and pedagogy (Holistic Learning Approach and Balanced Literacy Approach)
- Commit to understanding out-of-school children’s profiles and keep abreast of the latest research-based principles of learning that are most convenient for them, especially those who are emergent readers and writers.
- Deliver capacity-building sessions (for teachers and other adults) and motivate participants to understand and apply the HLA/BLA approach
- Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis.
- Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by the Senior Literacy Technical Director or Senior Management.
- Math Trainer
The Math Trainer will report to World Learning’s Beirut office Project Manager and coordinate with the Math Specialist in all math activities related to DIRASA Program focused on non-Formal primary school education. S/he will be able to:
- Attend and deliver training on the project Holistic Learning Approach (HLA) and Balanced Math Approach (BMA)
- Work with distance learning and web conferencing to support teachers and meet on a regular basis
- Train Educational Quality focal points and semi-private school teachers; follow up with teachers when needed
- Perform additional tasks as needed and requested by Math Specialist or Senior Management.
Required Qualifications:
- BS/Master’s degree in elementary education with a focus on either Arabic, French, or English language, Math, social work, or psychology.
- A minimum of 5 years of teaching/training in the field at the primary school level
- Excellent spoken and written English, and/or French
- Extensive training experience with diverse audiences; teachers, principals, field specialists and coaches
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and flexibility with project demands
- Adequate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Commitment to work under pressure and to deliver within timelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Duration of the Assignment
Consultancy position for 8 months with possibilities of renewal
World Learning is an equal employment opportunity committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
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