Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya-Djibouti
Programme is seeking to recruit a qualified individual for 6 months (July –
December 2012) for the following position, to be based in Ali Addeh refugee
camp, Djibouti.
English Language Trainer
The purpose of this position is to improve the use of English
language as a medium of instruction in the refugee education in Djibouti.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Plan and deliver
English language courses programmes to teachers and children in the
refugee camps
- Plan, prepare,
and deliver assessments for the English language for both the teachers and
the learners.
- Supervise the
English language course teachers on a day to day basis to assure that the
agreed upon standards are met
- Develop and
implement baseline English language assessments to facilitate placement in
classes according to existing levels, skills and future aspirations.
- Ensure that
current best practice approaches to English as a foreign language are
incorporated in the planning and delivery of the course.
- Utilize
appropriate adult learning principles which encourage participation and
success from a range of learners especially for the teachers.
- Develop session
plans and learning materials that reflect an understanding of the
functional English language needs of the teachers and children that
provide learners with basic education relevant to the context of the
refugees
- Actively seek
feedback from the participants to ensure a learner-centered approach,
which encourages participation from all learners, reflects their needs and
maintains high quality standards and learners’ satisfaction.
- Participate and
work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Maintain learner
attendance and records of progress towards skills development.
Person Specifications/Qualifications:
- University
Degree in Education with English language and literature as the main
options
- At least 2 years
of employment as an English teacher or trainer (prior experience teaching
adults preferred).
- Highly skilled
in the development and delivery of English courses and able to effectively
facilitate learning to participants from diverse backgrounds.
- Well developed
presentation and communication skills and Demonstrated initiative and self
motivation.
- Well developed
organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate student
records.
- Working
knowledge of Somali language required as well as the willingness to live
and work in a refugee camp
- Approachable and
sensitive to the needs of learners and driven by a strong commitment to
high quality training LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer,
irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Application and updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers
of 3 professional referees, one of whom is your current or immediate former
employer to be send by close of business on Friday the 22nd of June 2012 to the
following email address:Lwfdjibouti.ELT@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
