English Language Coach - Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme

Job Description

Title: English Language Coach - Humanitarian Crisis Response Programme

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Maximum Salary: Tk. 53000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency

Published: 12 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Education (M.Ed), Master of Development Studies (MDS), Master of Social Science (MSS), Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology, Master of Arts (MA) in English

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ The incumbent will be based in Bhasanchar
∎ Myanmar Curriculum Primary or Secondary education
∎ Child development programs
∎ Working in humanitarian or refugee education programs will be an added advantage
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Social Mobilization Skill
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Problem solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Expected to adopt cultural Sensitivity
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and good team player
∎ Volunteer Management
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values
∎ Basic Photographic Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Self-development
∎ Working knowledge/ Proven Expertise of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc
∎ The incumbent will be based in Bhasanchar
∎ Experience in working with:
∎ Myanmar Curriculum Primary or Secondary education
∎ Child development programs
∎ Working in humanitarian or refugee education programs will be an added advantage
∎ Intermediate (Practical application)
∎ Project Implementation Skill.
∎ Social Mobilization Skill
∎ Facilitation Skill
∎ Coordination/Advocacy/Networking/Communication Skill
∎ Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
∎ Decision making
∎ Conflict resolution
∎ Leadership
∎ Problem solving
∎ Planning, analytical and organizational skills
∎ Strategic Management
∎ Expected to adopt cultural Sensitivity
∎ Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively
∎ Supportive, effective and good team player
∎ Volunteer Management
∎ Willing to adapt to IRW’s norms and values
∎ Novice (Limited Experience)
∎ Basic Photographic Skill
∎ Financial management
∎ Self-development
∎ IT Skill
∎ Working knowledge/ Proven Expertise of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc
∎ Language Skill: Must have proficiency in Chittagong language. Knowledge of sign language preferable.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Create a supportive learning environment which will help your students meet their learning goals. Through interesting and diverse methods, you’ll teach them the important rules of reading, writing, and speaking in English. Oversee their progress by tracking their assignment and exam grades, to provide useful feedback
∎ Develop and implement a Myanmar curriculum to the needs and proficiency levels of Rohingya children
∎ Plan and deliver dynamic and interactive English lessons that promote listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills development
∎ Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and materials to engage students and accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
∎ Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to participate
∎ Assess student learning progress through regular evaluations, assignments, quizzes, and tests, and provide timely and constructive feedback
∎ Incorporate language immersion activities, such as conversations, role-plays, and language games, to enhance language acquisition and fluency
∎ Integrate English language instruction across various subject areas and activities to reinforce learning and promote interdisciplinary connections
∎ Develop and administer language proficiency assessments to monitor student achievement and identify areas for improvement
∎ Collaborate with other teachers and staff to align English language instruction with overall educational goals and objectives
∎ Provide individualized support and teaching to students who require additional support in learning English language skills
∎ Stay updated on current trends, best practices, and research in English language teaching and learning, and integrate innovative approaches into teaching practices
∎ Foster a positive relationship with students, parents, guardians, and caregivers, and communicate regularly regarding students' progress and achievements in English language learning
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who encounter the organization and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do soMonitoring and Knowledge Management - (15%)
∎ Ensure day-to-day observation, monitoring and follow-up of all field activities mentioned in the annual action plan and directed by the programme management.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings and share the knowledge & findings to ensure effective programme implementation.
∎ Take the initiative to make the CFRM (Complaint and Feedback Response Mechanism) active and monitor regularly, and circulate other Govt. hotline services (i.e. 999, 333, 109);Financial Management - (05%)
∎ Manage project finance & budget (i.e. Bill, vouchers, PR, money requisition, cash advance, etc.) following organizational tools & systemVolunteer Management & Capacity Building - (10%)
∎ Manage, supervise and support the field staff in conducting their assigned responsibilities as well as playing a mentoring role as required.
∎ Ensure required capacity of respective field staff in delivering qualitative output, and properly acknowledge their performance (annual performance appraisal, daily attendance, field movement register) at least bi-weekly.
∎ Identify learning & development needs, and take required action to fill the gaps/needs in coordination with programme management and HRM&D unitReporting and Documentation - (10%)
∎ Take lead to produce quality programme/project progress reports as per the requirements of donors & IR
∎ Prepare monthly/ quarterly/any other reports of project as required by line management.
∎ Collect the most significant case stories from the field and prepare learning document
∎ Participate & involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.
∎ Take initiatives to ensure the security of project staff and participants during the intervention.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program's goals on safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing safe working environment.
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the lR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
∎ Ensure Myanmar Curriculum education for FDMN children - (50%)
∎ Create a supportive learning environment which will help your students meet their learning goals. Through interesting and diverse methods, you’ll teach them the important rules of reading, writing, and speaking in English. Oversee their progress by tracking their assignment and exam grades, to provide useful feedback
∎ Develop and implement a Myanmar curriculum to the needs and proficiency levels of Rohingya children
∎ Plan and deliver dynamic and interactive English lessons that promote listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills development
∎ Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and materials to engage students and accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
∎ Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to participate
∎ Assess student learning progress through regular evaluations, assignments, quizzes, and tests, and provide timely and constructive feedback
∎ Incorporate language immersion activities, such as conversations, role-plays, and language games, to enhance language acquisition and fluency
∎ Integrate English language instruction across various subject areas and activities to reinforce learning and promote interdisciplinary connections
∎ Develop and administer language proficiency assessments to monitor student achievement and identify areas for improvement
∎ Collaborate with other teachers and staff to align English language instruction with overall educational goals and objectives
∎ Provide individualized support and teaching to students who require additional support in learning English language skills
∎ Stay updated on current trends, best practices, and research in English language teaching and learning, and integrate innovative approaches into teaching practices
∎ Foster a positive relationship with students, parents, guardians, and caregivers, and communicate regularly regarding students' progress and achievements in English language learning
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who encounter the organization and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so
∎ Monitoring and Knowledge Management - (15%)
∎ Ensure day-to-day observation, monitoring and follow-up of all field activities mentioned in the annual action plan and directed by the programme management.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings and share the knowledge & findings to ensure effective programme implementation.
∎ Take the initiative to make the CFRM (Complaint and Feedback Response Mechanism) active and monitor regularly, and circulate other Govt. hotline services (i.e. 999, 333, 109);
∎ Financial Management - (05%)
∎ Manage project finance & budget (i.e. Bill, vouchers, PR, money requisition, cash advance, etc.) following organizational tools & system
∎ Volunteer Management & Capacity Building - (10%)
∎ Manage, supervise and support the field staff in conducting their assigned responsibilities as well as playing a mentoring role as required.
∎ Ensure required capacity of respective field staff in delivering qualitative output, and properly acknowledge their performance (annual performance appraisal, daily attendance, field movement register) at least bi-weekly.
∎ Identify learning & development needs, and take required action to fill the gaps/needs in coordination with programme management and HRM&D unit
∎ Reporting and Documentation - (10%)
∎ Take lead to produce quality programme/project progress reports as per the requirements of donors & IR
∎ Prepare monthly/ quarterly/any other reports of project as required by line management.
∎ Collect the most significant case stories from the field and prepare learning document
∎ Others - (10%)
∎ Participate & involved with seasonal programs (Ramadan, Qurbani, Winterization, etc.) activities.
∎ Take initiatives to ensure the security of project staff and participants during the intervention.
∎ Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects.
∎ Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program's goals on safeguarding implementation and as well as Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing safe working environment.
∎ Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the lR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.
∎ Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Consolidated Salary
∎ Mobile Bill
∎ Tour Allowance
∎ Weekly Two Holidays
∎ Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)
∎ Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R)
∎ Accommodation will be provided by Islamic Relief Bangladesh (only applicable for Bhashanchar).
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy
∎ Consolidated Salary
∎ Mobile Bill
∎ Tour Allowance
∎ Weekly Two Holidays
∎ Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB)
∎ Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity and R&R)
∎ Accommodation will be provided by Islamic Relief Bangladesh (only applicable for Bhashanchar).
∎ Other benefits will be provided as per the organizational HR Policy

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Read Before Apply:

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. However, Islamic Relief Bangladesh considers diversity in the workplace and is a committed equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, family or marital status, ethnicity, disability, class, caste, or religion. Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close earlier than the above closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.

Company Information:
∎ Islamic Relief Bangladesh
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.
Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness.
Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.



Address::
∎ Bangladesh Country Office: House # 10, Road # 10, Block-K, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212
∎ Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) - founded in 1984 and based in Birmingham, UK - is an independent humanitarian and development organization. It supports the world’s most vulnerable people in their fight against poverty & sufferings regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief, and without expecting anything in return. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. IRW has a presence in 45 countries across the globe. Some funds of the organization come from individual donations and others from institutional donors such as the DFID, EU, SIDA, CIDA/IDRF, Forum Syd, WFP, UNDP, and ECHO.Islamic Relief(IR) started working in Bangladesh in 1991 in order to help the distressed survivors of the devastating cyclone by providing emergency relief and supporting communities to rebuild in the wake of that cyclone. Initially, it focused on emergency relief & disaster preparedness activities. Later on, it expanded its programs on both humanitarian and development challenges. Now it works in an integrated manner combining emergency humanitarian assistance, short-term work opportunity, shelter support, awareness & training on different DRR, climate change, development, health & hygiene and social issues, cash grant, IGA means, health & nutrition, safe water & sanitation, education, advocacy and linkage with different service providers. As a registered charity, IR is open and transparent; it continually assesses its work and operational methods to improve impact and effectiveness. Islamic Relief values and commitment to safeguarding: IRB is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRB engages. IRB expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Application Deadline: 17 Mar 2025

Category: NGO/Development