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Adviser - English as a Language of Instruction - Primary Schools

Advertisement Code 10531727
Sector EDUCATION/TRAINING
Duration 24 Months
Application Close Date 28 May 2012
Country Lebanon
Program Australian Volunteers for International Development
Position Description Adviser - English as a Language of Instruction - Primary Schools

United Nations Refugee and Works Agency (UNRWA) provides basic services in the areas of health, education, relief and social services to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the Middle East region.  Among other services, the UNWRA Field Office in Lebanon provides all formal schooling to refugees, as they are not able to access the government education services.  

UNRWA Lebanon Field Education Department is seeking an Australian Volunteer to work with them to continue and expand the capacity-building of the primary schools in using English as the language of instruction for subjects other than English. The volunteer will continue the work of previous Australian Volunteers, and work alongside local and British Council colleagues.

To contribute to the project, the volunteer will need to contribute expertise and knowledge in the following areas:
Extensive experience in English as a Second Language  in schools (primary level preferred) - teaching, curriculum development and learning materials development
Applied expertise in teacher training, including evaluation of teacher training programs
Able to anticipate the challenges you would face living and working as a Volunteer with UNWRA in Beirut.

In addition to professional expertise, succeessful volunteers demonstrate their skills in training & developing others, awareness and sensitivity to cross-cultural communication, patience, tolerance and flexibilty.

Beirut is a welcoming, vibrant and cosmopolitan city, but there are complex security and political issues that require constant mindfulness.  Volunteers are provided with security training & guidelines that support them to live and work safely.

If this request sounds like a good match for your skills and interest, please download the detailed Position Description for more information and application instructions. The assignment is scheduled to commence in September 2012.


Contact

For enquiries, please contact Paul O'Hare on 61 3 9279 1784, or email pohare@australianvolunteers.com. All applications must be submitted online.


Important information

We are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens resident in Australia.

Application instructions

The first step is a written application. Application instructions in detail, including important background information and guidance, are provided in the Position Description - click on the link above to download.

Read detailed instructions about how to apply here.

This position is part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. avid-colour-logo-300

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