Early Grade Education Program Specialist (TESOL)
The international development division of World Learning has an immediate opening for an Early Grade Education Program Specialist (TESOL). World Learning is a 78-year-old global non-profit with operations in 77 countries. Through its award-winning international education programs ¡V The Experiment in International Living, the SIT Graduate Institute and SIT Study Abroad ¡V World Learning fosters global citizenship by connecting over 3,000 young ambassadors annually across cultural differences and social barriers. Through its International Development & Exchange Programs, World Learning practices what it teaches, undertaking community-driven international development, training and exchange projects in sixteen countries. For more information visit www.worldlearning.org
Position Title: Early Grade Education Program Specialist (TESOL)
Position Grade: G-11
Reports To: Director, Education Unit
Location: Washington, D.C.
General Description:
The World Learning Early Grade Program Specialist will provide technical expertise, leadership and coordination in the development, dissemination and promotion of WL¡¦s children and youth program strategies, standards and tools. This position will collaborate with other WL units, Country Offices and field staff to diversify WL¡¦s funding and programming portfolio in this sector and increase its internal capacity in program methodologies and concepts, including program design. Additionally, this position will work to encourage and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons learned, directed toward multiple audiences, to influence policy formation, develop capacity and foster professionalism.
The Program Specialist will build and maintain relationships with external and internal partners in order to enhance their understanding of WL¡¦s program standards and strategies
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Program Development:
„X Lead in the identification of new project opportunities related to the education sector, with a particular emphasis on the TESOL field
„X Lead in the design and proposal development process for new projects, in coordination with Program Development Team, Program Officers, and field staff, as assigned (this could include field assessment/design missions, proposal writing, proposal review, or proposal process coordination, and coordination with local and international NGOs and partners during program design process)
„X Lead in positioning WL with external stakeholders (NGOs, contractors, donors, etc.) as a preferred partners in area of education programs
„X Lead in the creation and implementation of sector strategies for program development
„X Lead in the design of appropriate curricula and supporting materials for youth-focused programs
„X Assist in the development of appropriate online teacher education programs
2. Program Implementation:
„X Provide technical leadership and support for educational programs both domestically and to WL Country Offices, including participatory program reviews/evaluation, provision of advice/recommendations on standards, tools, guidelines, policies, procedures that can contribute to the strengthening of program operations in the area of TESOL education, teacher training, content-based language teaching, and any any sectors as required within the field of education.
„X Provide HQ sectoral backstopping to assigned projects, coordinating with WL operations staff who will lead on contractual compliance issues and fiscal management, and coordinating with assigned Program Officers
„X Prepare, assist with, and/or submit reports, work plans, and various project documents and deliverables in conjunction with HQ or field staff and as required by donor organizations; meet with/respond to donors as required
„X Maintain complete project files for assigned portfolio
„X Visit field projects once a year (as applicable) or according to program requirements; coordinate international technical assistance needs required by the project or as requested by field staff;
„X Work with project subcontractors/subgrantees, coordinating their input into project deliverables and documents
„X Monitor assigned project implementation and ensure project compliance with deliverables
„X Design and deliver training curricula for TESOL programming as required
3. Outreach and Quality Promotion:
„X Liaise with external and internal stakeholder to increase WL¡¦s profile in TESOL and other education programs
„X Lead in the creation of sector standards and tools for use by WL
„X Facilitate documentation of best practices, innovations, lessons learned and proven methodologies in Education programs
„X Providing sector training to HQ and field staff
Core Responsibilities:
„X Leverage corporate WL assets and information for assigned projects or for new projects under development
„X Represent WL at meetings, conferences, etc., relevant to the subject matter and themes of the assigned portfolio and disseminate information regarding WL¡¦s overall capabilities
„X Contribute to the development of key WL planning documents including strategy statements, budget reviews, work plans, and reports to the Board of Directors
„X Contribute other written materials that support divisional needs (brochures, summary project information, etc.)
„X Contribute to project support, marketing and other unit/divisional activities in ways which tap special expertise or experience, e.g., sectoral, geographical
„X Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
„X Advanced degree in TESOL or other education-related field education is required (Doctorate preferred), or other professional degree)
„X Minimum 5 years of experience in managing, implementing and designing training programs for teachers and students in countries with transitioning education systems is required
„X Minimum of 3 years experience in post-conflict education settings
„X Experience in the design and delivery of online teacher education programs, with a particular emphasis on younger learners and content-based instruction
„X Minimum 2 years experience in conducting research, analyzing data and writing research report is preferred
„X Experience with/knowledge of one or more international donor organizations (preferably USAID) and familiarity with their project management/documentation/proposal requirements, preferably USAID grants and contracts knowledge
„X Experience in proposal writing, including conceptualizing and technical writing
„X Experience in/familiarity with fiscal and budget management of development projects
„X Excellent oral and written communication skills
„X Ability to coordinate people and processes
Interested persons should submit a cover letter (stating current salary) and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@worldlearning.org Please reference the position title in the subject line. While World Learning would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest and responses, only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.
Position Title: Early Grade Education Program Specialist (TESOL)
Position Grade: G-11
Reports To: Director, Education Unit
Location: Washington, D.C.
General Description:
The World Learning Early Grade Program Specialist will provide technical expertise, leadership and coordination in the development, dissemination and promotion of WL¡¦s children and youth program strategies, standards and tools. This position will collaborate with other WL units, Country Offices and field staff to diversify WL¡¦s funding and programming portfolio in this sector and increase its internal capacity in program methodologies and concepts, including program design. Additionally, this position will work to encourage and facilitate the documentation of best practices and lessons learned, directed toward multiple audiences, to influence policy formation, develop capacity and foster professionalism.
The Program Specialist will build and maintain relationships with external and internal partners in order to enhance their understanding of WL¡¦s program standards and strategies
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Program Development:
„X Lead in the identification of new project opportunities related to the education sector, with a particular emphasis on the TESOL field
„X Lead in the design and proposal development process for new projects, in coordination with Program Development Team, Program Officers, and field staff, as assigned (this could include field assessment/design missions, proposal writing, proposal review, or proposal process coordination, and coordination with local and international NGOs and partners during program design process)
„X Lead in positioning WL with external stakeholders (NGOs, contractors, donors, etc.) as a preferred partners in area of education programs
„X Lead in the creation and implementation of sector strategies for program development
„X Lead in the design of appropriate curricula and supporting materials for youth-focused programs
„X Assist in the development of appropriate online teacher education programs
2. Program Implementation:
„X Provide technical leadership and support for educational programs both domestically and to WL Country Offices, including participatory program reviews/evaluation, provision of advice/recommendations on standards, tools, guidelines, policies, procedures that can contribute to the strengthening of program operations in the area of TESOL education, teacher training, content-based language teaching, and any any sectors as required within the field of education.
„X Provide HQ sectoral backstopping to assigned projects, coordinating with WL operations staff who will lead on contractual compliance issues and fiscal management, and coordinating with assigned Program Officers
„X Prepare, assist with, and/or submit reports, work plans, and various project documents and deliverables in conjunction with HQ or field staff and as required by donor organizations; meet with/respond to donors as required
„X Maintain complete project files for assigned portfolio
„X Visit field projects once a year (as applicable) or according to program requirements; coordinate international technical assistance needs required by the project or as requested by field staff;
„X Work with project subcontractors/subgrantees, coordinating their input into project deliverables and documents
„X Monitor assigned project implementation and ensure project compliance with deliverables
„X Design and deliver training curricula for TESOL programming as required
3. Outreach and Quality Promotion:
„X Liaise with external and internal stakeholder to increase WL¡¦s profile in TESOL and other education programs
„X Lead in the creation of sector standards and tools for use by WL
„X Facilitate documentation of best practices, innovations, lessons learned and proven methodologies in Education programs
„X Providing sector training to HQ and field staff
Core Responsibilities:
„X Leverage corporate WL assets and information for assigned projects or for new projects under development
„X Represent WL at meetings, conferences, etc., relevant to the subject matter and themes of the assigned portfolio and disseminate information regarding WL¡¦s overall capabilities
„X Contribute to the development of key WL planning documents including strategy statements, budget reviews, work plans, and reports to the Board of Directors
„X Contribute other written materials that support divisional needs (brochures, summary project information, etc.)
„X Contribute to project support, marketing and other unit/divisional activities in ways which tap special expertise or experience, e.g., sectoral, geographical
„X Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
„X Advanced degree in TESOL or other education-related field education is required (Doctorate preferred), or other professional degree)
„X Minimum 5 years of experience in managing, implementing and designing training programs for teachers and students in countries with transitioning education systems is required
„X Minimum of 3 years experience in post-conflict education settings
„X Experience in the design and delivery of online teacher education programs, with a particular emphasis on younger learners and content-based instruction
„X Minimum 2 years experience in conducting research, analyzing data and writing research report is preferred
„X Experience with/knowledge of one or more international donor organizations (preferably USAID) and familiarity with their project management/documentation/proposal requirements, preferably USAID grants and contracts knowledge
„X Experience in proposal writing, including conceptualizing and technical writing
„X Experience in/familiarity with fiscal and budget management of development projects
„X Excellent oral and written communication skills
„X Ability to coordinate people and processes
Interested persons should submit a cover letter (stating current salary) and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@worldlearning.org Please reference the position title in the subject line. While World Learning would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest and responses, only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.
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