| Blantyre, Malawi 24 months Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - Malawi |
About VSO
| VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place. |
Role overview
| Working to build the capacity of Teacher Training Colleges, student teachers and in-service teachers in Child Friendly Schools methodology. The volunteer will work with the CPD committee to coordinate the lecturers capacity building. |
Skills, qualifications and experience required
| Background in Education or teacher training qualification with primary level experience is preferred as most trainees and work will be at this level but secondary trained educationalists with very good experience in child centred methodology can be considered. Ability to conduct needs assessment and deliver training Programmes. Knowledge of Fundraising, Proposal writing. The volunteers will be required to do training in resource mobilization. At least two years’ experience in teacher support Programmes – which includes experience of training, supporting or mentoring either trainee teachers or in-service teachers. Experience in school supervision and management, inclusive Education, Experience of organization and administration for primary or secondary schools, basic Finance Management and Accounting skills. Good interpersonal skills, Good resource mobilization skills, Personal initiative and ability to work patiently and to adapt in the rural setting, commitment to serve the beneficiaries identified in the project |
| The successful applicant will be required to start as soon as possible. You will also be expected to provide your own laptop. Please note that the whole project is for 24 months but the volunteer commitment is 6 months |
How to apply
| If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. |
Application closing date
| 31 Aug 2015 |
Interview/Assessment date(s)
| To be advised |
Start date
| 01/06/2015 |
| Click here to download the job description in PDF format |
