YEP Secretarial Teacher

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the following Vacant positions

Position Vacant: YEP Secretarial Teacher
Reporting to: Center Leader

Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: February 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

NRC is seeking for a qualified candidates to fill the position of YEP Secretarial Teacher for its Youth Education Pack(YEP), in Hagadera YEP centers - Dadaab.

The Youth Education Pack is a program of the Norwegian Refugee Council with support from UNHCR, and other agencies and institutions in education.

The main objective is to bridge the gap in education for the youths with limited opportunities in the formal school system. Hence the need for an alternative education system that aims at making the youths functionally literate and self-reliant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Principles of Teaching and Learning within the YEP Concept.
• Promote an environment of dynamic, active and genuine learning.
• Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies to successfully implement the curriculum.
• Give adequate time to lesson planning and organization.
• Be aware of course requirements and their directions as well as dynamics.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Make accurate tools and keep records of student’ attendance, progress and assessment.
• Assist and advice the students on cooperatives formation and basic entrepreneurial skills and costing.
• Monitor and support each student and inform students of their progress both within YEP and in the Cooperatives.
• Maintain good communications with parents concerning the progress of their children.
• Submit lesson plans and records to Center Leaders, as required.
• Write formal monthly reports that conform to YEP guidelines
• Any other duties that may be given by your supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A diploma or higher certificate in Computer ; knowledge about adult education; additional qualifications for other levels of education preferred;
• Experienced and devoted teacher/instructor.
• Technically/professionally qualified vocational skills background from a reputable training institution is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, flexible, readily adaptable to new educational methods and approaches.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability on full-time basis.
• Knowledge and experience of special needs education and practice a plus factor.
• Terms and conditions of service as per NRC regulations and Policy.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of the political situation in Somalia and Kenya
• Flexibility, reliability and a team spirit
• Ability to work long hours and in challenging situations

The position will be based in Dadaab, Kenya:

Deadline for Applications: 4th February 2011

Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi,
Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council,
Dadaab Field Office,
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.