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We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2 months
The role
Initially, under the direct supervision of the Response Team Leader and with technical support from the programme staff, the Child Safeguarding Technical Advisor will oversee the child safeguarding policy and quality standards implementation. S/he will be responsible to set up child safeguarding systems across the Greece response to ensure that quality child safeguarding practices are exercised and delivered across all sectors.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Experience in child protection/child safeguarding practice in humanitarian setting.
- Experience of managing as well as undertaking complex child protection/safeguarding investigations and or disciplinary investigations.
- Multi-disciplinary experience of working successfully with senior management.
- Experience of planning and undertaking training programmes/workshops in child protection/safeguarding at a range of levels.
- Excellent verbal communication and report writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and maximise the benefits of cultural diversity.
- Self-sufficient, proactive and self-motivating.
- Ability to prioritise and deal with competing demands to deliver results.
- Ability to provide long distance support and establish supportive relationships and networks.
- Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and evidence of commitment to self-managed personal development.
Desirable
- Written and spoken Greek, Arabic or Farsi.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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I came across the web site for World Teach (www.worldteach.org). Through this organization, you can work with children in Africa, Asia, Pacific, and South America. There is a link on the site to apply. I have included a brief description of what a position in Namibia would involve. I would love to do this (If I wasn't already settled in my life)!
YOUR ROLE
As a WorldTeach Namibia volunteer, you serve as an English, health, computer, or mathematics and/or science teacher in a wide range of schools, primary or secondary, rural or urban. You are responsible for 20-25 hours of classroom teaching, including lesson preparation and grading. In addition to teaching at least one core subject (English, math or science), you likely have additional elective courses to teach, such as physical education, art, health, or working in the school library or computer room.
In addition to your subject teaching, you are also encouraged to serve as an HIV/AIDS Resource Teacher should you be interested. As an HIV/AIDS Resource Teacher, you help facilitate HIV/AIDS awareness programs, such as clubs or activities that build life skills and empower learners to make healthy decisions, as well as working with teachers and administrators to integrate HIV/AIDS awareness into subject teaching and throughout the school.
Outside of the classroom, you are able to run secondary projects, such as teaching extra English classes, coaching sports, starting art clubs, developing the school library or computer room, or establishing scholarship funds to help learners access further education, just to name a few. You have a prime opportunity to contribute your skills and interests to the broader needs of your school and community.
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Another great site I explored is CARE (www.care.org). They are currently looking for an Education Advisor in Somalia. This is another job that would interest me if I wasn't content to stay where I am. I would also need to know how to speak Somali.
Education Advisor
CARE International is an international NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement. We invite applications from experienced and talented individuals to fill the following position:
CARE seeks an Education Advisorfunded education project is Somalia. abilities to manage and lead the education sector in Somalia. million USD range.
The procurement is expected to be released on March 30, 2016, and awarded by September 30 2016. This position is subject to project award and funding.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide key technical leadership and support to education support and youth engagement interventions; provide technical assistance and strategic guidance in the development, implementation and monitoring of activities.
s education and youth program in areas such as developing standards, tools, guidelines, policies, procedures that will contribute to sustained enrollment for youth in Somalia.
Promote high level of collaboration, communication and co-operation with government ministries and other stakeholders in the community.
Work with the education team to build their knowledge through mentoring and technical supervision and through sharing experiences.
With other senior technical staff, ensure that the Ministry of Education is linked to and informed of s education/youth interventions and that Ministry strategy is fully incorporated into programming.
Support the Curriculum Developer to ensure coherence between the Accelerated Learning program and education support/youth engagement activities for the same cohort of enrolled children.
Assist with, prepare, and/or submit reports, work plans, and various project documents and deliverables in conjunction with the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor.
Contribute to a learning and continuous improvement and accountability for results.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to curriculum development, teacher training, or education.
At least six years of experience in designing and delivering education programs in Somalia.
Experience supervising education program development and implementation including curriculum and materials development, and teacher training.
- Expertise in interdisciplinary learning approach for curriculum development and good knowledge of life skills and employability skills.
Previous experience working on donor-funded programs.
Experience working in institutions with a focus on serving the needs of youth.
Evidence of productive and positive working relationships with colleagues and peers.
Demonstrated skills in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Fluent Somali and professional proficiency in English.
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There are many opportunities for early childhood education professionals to reach out and grab!
