Teacher- Accelerated Adult Learning (Literacy and Numeracy) programs

Job Description

Title: Teacher- Accelerated Adult Learning (Literacy and Numeracy) programs

Company Name: RW Welfare Society

Vacancy: 2

Age: at most 40 years

Location: Cox's Bazar

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 1 Feb 2025

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 3 years of teaching, mentoring, or supervising experience, preferably in adult education or Basic Literacy and Numeracy Programs.
∎ Experience in experiential learning, including internships, volunteer work, field studies, group projects, social gatherings, and interactive role-playing in a professional setting on educational project interventions.
∎ Experience working in refugee or humanitarian settings.
∎ Strong supportive supervision and motivational skills.
∎ Excellent communication and collaboration skills with relevant stakeholders.
∎ Strong interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills.
∎ Proficiency in Bangla, Chittagonian, or Rohingya languages is an asset.
∎ Desirable Qualifications:
∎ AAL Training of Trainers (ToT) or Master Trainer Training.
∎ Knowledge of the AAL Curriculum.
∎ Understanding of humanitarian education standards.
∎ Familiarity with data collection and reporting.
∎ Ability to adapt to challenging environments and work under pressure.
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Good communication skills.
∎ Computer proficiency.
∎ Active listening and learning skills.
∎ Strong analytical skills to understand contexts.
∎ Awareness of organizational culture and values.
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 3 years of teaching, mentoring, or supervising experience, preferably in adult education or Basic Literacy and Numeracy Programs.
∎ Experience in experiential learning, including internships, volunteer work, field studies, group projects, social gatherings, and interactive role-playing in a professional setting on educational project interventions.
∎ Experience working in refugee or humanitarian settings.
∎ Strong supportive supervision and motivational skills.
∎ Excellent communication and collaboration skills with relevant stakeholders.
∎ Strong interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills.
∎ Proficiency in Bangla, Chittagonian, or Rohingya languages is an asset.
∎ Desirable Qualifications:
∎ AAL Training of Trainers (ToT) or Master Trainer Training.
∎ Knowledge of the AAL Curriculum.
∎ Understanding of humanitarian education standards.
∎ Familiarity with data collection and reporting.
∎ Ability to adapt to challenging environments and work under pressure.
∎ Additional Requirements:
∎ Good communication skills.
∎ Computer proficiency.
∎ Active listening and learning skills.
∎ Strong analytical skills to understand contexts.
∎ Awareness of organizational culture and values.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Location: Cox's Bazar (Palongkhali Union, and Camp 25)
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract
∎ Duration of Contract: Up to 31 December 2026 (if not extended)
∎ Responsibility #1: Teaching and Learning
∎ Plan and deliver engaging, interactive, and participatory literacy lessons for adult learners, considering their cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
∎ Utilize the UNESCO-developed Basic and Functional Literacy AAL curriculum and materials, ensuring that lessons align with program objectives.
∎ Integrate life skills, numeracy, and vocational content into lessons as relevant to the curriculum.
∎ A supportive learning environment that encourages participation and retention.
∎ Responsibility #2: Reporting and Documentation
∎ Accurately and promptly record attendance, learner progress, and lesson outcomes.
∎ Prepare weekly and monthly reports on teaching activities, learner performance, and any challenges faced.
∎ Provide feedback on the curriculum, teaching materials, and learner outcomes to the Center Manager.
∎ Responsibility #3: Collaboration with Program and M&E
∎ Assist M&E teams in conducting assessments, surveys, and focus group discussions with learners.
∎ Provide data and insights to the M&E teams for evaluating program impact and effectiveness.
∎ Implement recommendations from M&E reports to enhance teaching strategies and increase learner engagement.
∎ Responsibility #4: Community Engagement and Outreach
∎ Collaborate with community leaders, caregivers, and learners to promote the literacy program and encourage participation.
∎ Address barriers to participation, such as cultural sensitivities and challenges specific to individual learners.
∎ Responsibility #5: Professional Development
∎ Attend regular training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives organized by relevant organizations and sectors.
∎ Share training knowledge with volunteers and other relevant staff members.
∎ Stay updated on best practices in adult literacy and pedagogy.
∎ Workplace: Work at implementing area.
∎ Location: Cox's Bazar (Palongkhali Union, and Camp 25)
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract
∎ Duration of Contract: Up to 31 December 2026 (if not extended)
∎ Key Relationship and Reporting:
∎ This position will directly report to the Multi-Purpose Women Center (MPWC) Coordinator and livelihood Manager and will closely coordinate with the Program Manager and M&E Manager. It will also involve collaboration with MPWC Facilitators, Community Volunteers, stakeholders, and other project team members.
∎ Job Context:
∎ RW Welfare Society (RWWS) in partnership with UN Women has been actively involved in implementing the project titled “Promoting the Socio-Economic Recovery, Participation, and Leadership of Women and Young Women through Skill Development in the Host and Rohingya Community”. RWWS is the responsible party of UN Women and funding from the Swedish Government (Sida) and the Government of Japan. This initiative has been crucial in empowering women living in Palongkhali Union (Host), Rohingya Camp 14 of Ukhiya Upazila, and Camp 25 (a combination of host and nearby Rohingya communities) of Teknaf Upazila in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ The Multi-Purpose Women Center (MPWC) established by RWWS is serving as a vital support hubs, offering essential services, livelihood skill development, accelerated learning programs, etc. These programs cater to various educational needs, including feminist literacy, numeracy, and education for adolescent girls and young women, among others.
∎ RW Welfare Society (RWWS) invites applications from potential Bangladeshi nationals for implementing the project for the following position.
∎ RWWS Vision: Equal for All; and Mission: RWWS aims to empower women through resilience building and leadership to ensure they have equal opportunities and the capacity to participate in the decision-making process fully.
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Responsibility #1: Teaching and Learning
∎ Plan and deliver engaging, interactive, and participatory literacy lessons for adult learners, considering their cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
∎ Utilize the UNESCO-developed Basic and Functional Literacy AAL curriculum and materials, ensuring that lessons align with program objectives.
∎ Integrate life skills, numeracy, and vocational content into lessons as relevant to the curriculum.
∎ A supportive learning environment that encourages participation and retention.
∎ Responsibility #2: Reporting and Documentation
∎ Accurately and promptly record attendance, learner progress, and lesson outcomes.
∎ Prepare weekly and monthly reports on teaching activities, learner performance, and any challenges faced.
∎ Provide feedback on the curriculum, teaching materials, and learner outcomes to the Center Manager.
∎ Responsibility #3: Collaboration with Program and M&E
∎ Assist M&E teams in conducting assessments, surveys, and focus group discussions with learners.
∎ Provide data and insights to the M&E teams for evaluating program impact and effectiveness.
∎ Implement recommendations from M&E reports to enhance teaching strategies and increase learner engagement.
∎ Responsibility #4: Community Engagement and Outreach
∎ Collaborate with community leaders, caregivers, and learners to promote the literacy program and encourage participation.
∎ Address barriers to participation, such as cultural sensitivities and challenges specific to individual learners.
∎ Responsibility #5: Professional Development
∎ Attend regular training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives organized by relevant organizations and sectors.
∎ Share training knowledge with volunteers and other relevant staff members.
∎ Stay updated on best practices in adult literacy and pedagogy.
∎ Workplace: Work at implementing area.
∎ Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Palongkhali Union, and Rohingya Camp 25)

Skills & Expertise:

Employment Status: Contractual

Gender:
∎ Only Female

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

RW Welfare Society (RWWS) invites applications from qualified individuals. To apply, please email your application to the Chief Executive at [email protected] by Feb 7, 2025. Please send your Application Letter, CV, and at least 2 References with the mention "Teacher- Accelerated Adult Learning (Literacy and Numeracy) Program" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated. Please note that any attempts at persuasion will disqualify candidates.

We especially encourage individuals from gender-diverse communities, minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

RWWS has a non-negotiable policy of zero tolerance towards safeguarding. All employees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA), Child Protection Policy, and Gender Policy of RWWS.

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]
∎ Company Information
∎ RW Welfare Society (RWWS) is a woman-led organization dedicated to women`s rights. It began its journey in 2017 and is officially registered as a social civil society under the Registration of Societies (Act XXI of 18609) with registration number CHS-637/2019, as well as with the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh under registration number 3338. The acronym RW stands for "Rights for Women." The organization is governed by an executive committee composed of professionals from various fields, including lawyers, university professors, and humanitarian workers, along with general members.
∎ Address:
∎ Head Office: 889/B Nur Ahmed Road (Ground Floor), Chittagong
∎ Cox`s Bazar Office: House #56, Block #B, Road #4, Uttaran R/A, Jilonga, Cox`s Bazar Sadar Union, Cox`s Bazar.

Company Information:
∎ RW Welfare Society
∎ 889/B Nur Ahmed Road(Ground Floor), Chittagong

Address::
∎ 889/B Nur Ahmed Road(Ground Floor), Chittagong

Application Deadline: 7 Feb 2025

Category: Education/Training