Project Coordinator, Global Citizens in Action
POSITION: Project Coordinator, Global Citizens in Action, Islamabad
Dates: October 2013 – September 2014
Organizations: Peace Education and Community Empowerment (PEACE), Pakistan & Global Nomads Group (GNG), US
Location: Islamabad
Dates: October 2013 – September 2014
Organizations: Peace Education and Community Empowerment (PEACE), Pakistan & Global Nomads Group (GNG), US
Location: Islamabad
Project Info:
Global Citizens in Action (GCA) is a virtual exchange and civic engagement program that connects secondary school students and educators in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the US through a dynamic curriculum on cultural exchange, media literacy, and global citizenship. Run by Global Nomads Group, in partnership with PEACE and School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA), GCA students engage in intercultural dialogue, explore media bias, utilize technology, and collaborate across cultures. By equipping students with these critical 21st century learning skills, GCA fosters leadership and motivation for youth take positive action in their local and global communities. The 2013-14 program is funded by the US Embassy in Islamabad.
Summary of Position:
Reporting to Project Managers at PEACE and GNG, the Islamabad Project Coordinator is responsible for implementing all aspects of the Global Citizens in Action (GCA) program in Pakistan and will be based in or near Islamabad.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• Work with PEACE Project Manager, GNG, and SOLA to implement GCA Pakistan activities (leading in Islamabad, supporting in Karachi), including: educator professional development, student workshops, virtual exchanges (videoconferences, online platform), and youth arts/media projects
• Recruit Pakistani secondary schools and educators for the program and select youth participants in a transparent process;
• Liaise with Pakistani schools/educators throughout program to implement curriculum activities and virtual exchange with participants, ensuring that all are held in a timely and safe manner;
• Support the technical components of the program (videoconferencing and Internet/computer technologies, creation of student media projects);
• Provide English-Urdu translation (written and verbal) of student and educator materials, activities, and virtual exchanges, as needed; support facilitation of student dialogue;
• Help moderate discussion on program's social media platform that strengthens youth cultural exchange, including research and posting of current/relevant news events and articles, etc.;
• Support the completion of monitoring and evaluation activities with educators and students throughout the program;
• Complete administrative duties (record keeping, phone calls, emails);
• Oversee special events/projects, as assigned;
• Adhere to the highest educational and organizational standards in the completion of the program, sharing information in a transparent and timely matter, respecting customs and cultural sensitivities implicit in working in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the US, and representing the program to external parties in an appropriate and competent manner
• Recruit Pakistani secondary schools and educators for the program and select youth participants in a transparent process;
• Liaise with Pakistani schools/educators throughout program to implement curriculum activities and virtual exchange with participants, ensuring that all are held in a timely and safe manner;
• Support the technical components of the program (videoconferencing and Internet/computer technologies, creation of student media projects);
• Provide English-Urdu translation (written and verbal) of student and educator materials, activities, and virtual exchanges, as needed; support facilitation of student dialogue;
• Help moderate discussion on program's social media platform that strengthens youth cultural exchange, including research and posting of current/relevant news events and articles, etc.;
• Support the completion of monitoring and evaluation activities with educators and students throughout the program;
• Complete administrative duties (record keeping, phone calls, emails);
• Oversee special events/projects, as assigned;
• Adhere to the highest educational and organizational standards in the completion of the program, sharing information in a transparent and timely matter, respecting customs and cultural sensitivities implicit in working in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the US, and representing the program to external parties in an appropriate and competent manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post-graduate / Masters degree or equivalent;
• 3+ years experience working with secondary school youth and educators; intercultural/global education preferred;
• Strong understanding of global issues and Pakistani, Afghan, and US relations;
• English and Urdu/Punjabi/other fluency; written and verbal translation skills desirable;
• Strong computer/Internet skills; previous experience with videoconferencing, online networking, and digital media production preferred;
• Strong listening and communication skills; previous experience in dialogue facilitation or conflict-resolution preferred;
• Experience working with US or other foreign government programs and familiarity with reporting requirements preferred;
• Must have flexible working hours based on program (time zone) demands;
• Ability to travel domestically; possibility of international travel;
• Team player, collaborative, adaptable, and self-motivated;
• 3+ years experience working with secondary school youth and educators; intercultural/global education preferred;
• Strong understanding of global issues and Pakistani, Afghan, and US relations;
• English and Urdu/Punjabi/other fluency; written and verbal translation skills desirable;
• Strong computer/Internet skills; previous experience with videoconferencing, online networking, and digital media production preferred;
• Strong listening and communication skills; previous experience in dialogue facilitation or conflict-resolution preferred;
• Experience working with US or other foreign government programs and familiarity with reporting requirements preferred;
• Must have flexible working hours based on program (time zone) demands;
• Ability to travel domestically; possibility of international travel;
• Team player, collaborative, adaptable, and self-motivated;
Logistics:
• Period: 12-month role (October 2013 – September 2014).
• Hours: Full time (~40 hours/week)
• Salary: US $400-500 / Month, contingent on experience
• Hours: Full time (~40 hours/week)
• Salary: US $400-500 / Month, contingent on experience
Organizational Background:
Peace Education and Community Empowerment (PEACE) is non-political, non-sectarian voluntary social welfare organization based in Sindh, recognized and registered with the Pakistani government. The mission of PEACE is to work for interfaith harmony, the betterment of education, community empowerment, and development of sustainable peace in Pakistan, primarily through educational programming in secondary schools and awareness projects in surrounding communities.
Global Nomads Group (GNG) is an international NGO, based in New York, US, and Amman, Jordan, whose mission is to foster dialogue and understanding among the world's youth. GNG engages and empowers young people worldwide using media, including: interactive videoconferencing, webcasting, social networking, gaming, and participatory filmmaking. GNG operates at the intersection of international and peace education, striving to bridge the boundaries of cultural misconceptions and instill in our audience a heightened appreciation and comprehension of the world in which they live.
How to apply:
Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: pakistangca@gmail.com. Include "GCA Project Coordinator" in the subject line.
Applications are due by October 7.
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