CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: World Learning
Country: Burundi
Closing date: 21 Oct 2014

World Learning, a global non-profit organization, (www.worldlearning.org) is seeking an Academic Quality Manager foran project entitled, “Enhancing English Language Skills and Training/Setting up of English Language Centers, Phase 1B” funded by TradeMark East Africa and the Ministry of the Office of the President Responsible for East African Community Affairs (MEACEA). This position will be based in Bujumbura, Burundi. Expected duration: 2 years.

Background:

The anticipated project, which aims to provide English language training to various cohorts of government officials and members of civil society, media, and non-government sector leaders, will build capacity of the MPACEA and local partners to deliver high quality technology-enhanced (blended) English language programs, develop and mentor a cadre of trained Burundian teachers as they deliver the program, and develop and share tools necessary to effectively manage the program. The program will also set-up self-access computer labs and establish active learning zones in various ministry offices throughout country.

Academic Quality Manager

Summary:

The Academic Quality Manager will oversee academic aspects of implementing the English language program, including placing students into courses, training and mentoring teachers, supporting the customization of materials, and overseeing ongoing quality improvement efforts. He or she, in collaboration with the project team, will set up all quality academic management processes, model and monitor these processes to build an environment that emphasizes collaboration and ongoing learning among the teaching staff. The Academic Quality Manager will provide support to short-term training staff (World Learning Trainers), and collaborate with the project team to arrange training logistics, develop and monitor program implementation plans, and produce all required reports. He/she will maintain effective relations and coordination with other team members, donors and with local and international partners; collaborate with implementing partners to coordinate efforts and share results; and serve as primary liaison with the Program Director and Academic Operations Manager, and with curriculum/training-related home office staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Oversee the design and effective use of all academic quality management tools

· Oversee the design and delivery of ongoing professional development workshops for teachers, in close collaboration with the trained local teaching team

· Provide ongoing coaching/mentoring for teachers (scheduling regular class observations, follow-on meetings, team planning workshops, etc.)

· Train local teachers to become course coordinators who take on mentoring/coaching and professional development provision roles

· Contribute to the design and implementation of additional project activities (such as guest speaker series, networking opportunities, development of Active Learning Zone guides, trainer of trainer courses for local teachers, etc.)

· Support efforts to establish two new language centers, including staffing, computer lab set-up, and all management processes

· Carry out monitoring and evaluation of programs to ensure high-quality delivery

· Liaise and collaborate with local stakeholder and partners

· Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting

· Support general project administration as needed

· Maintain course participant records and course information

· Teach courses in the English language program, as needed

Required Qualifications:

· MA degree in English language teaching and/or other relevant subject area or relevant professional experience

· Five years teacher training and/or mentoring experience

· Three years’ experience training trainers and/or experienced teachers

· Five years English language teaching experience, particularly with adults

· Experience managing language teaching organizations/institutions

· Strong organizational skills; exceptionally responsive and detail-oriented

· Ability to work independently without close supervision, to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, and to work with personnel of varying backgrounds

· Evidence of interpersonal/intercultural skills and sensitivity

· Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language

· Flexibility, ability to work successfully in an environment of continual change

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience implementing technology-enhanced language programs

· Familiarity with effective academic quality management processes

· Experience organizing activities for English language teacher organizations (such as TESOL, JALT, IATEFL)

· Experience living and working outside the US, particularly in East Africa

· Fluency or near-fluency in French

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World Learning is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.**

How to apply:

Please apply ASAP as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. This position will close as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Please note, a resume and cover letter with three professional references are required when applying to this position.