Country: Nepal
Closing date: 31 Dec 2017
Role overview
In this exciting role, you have the opportunity to support the Language Commission of Nepal which is a newly established Constitutional body mandated to determine the criteria to get recognition for ‘official language(s)’, mother tongue based medium of instruction in education and protect, promote and develop languages of Nepal. For the right individual this could be a transformational career opportunity.
Here is a short video on VSO’s Education work in Nepal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pa0vlkFZmU
Skills, qualifications and experience
We are currently recruiting the above volunteering role and if you believe you have suitable skills and experience then we would like to invite you to be considered in our recruitment process for this volunteering opportunity (available for 12-24 months) in Nepal.
Essential
• University degree in Education with focus to MTB, at least 5 years’ experience working with multi-level stakeholders particularly in government
• Knowledge of various languages & dialects in Nepal
• Use of technology in language issue including digitalization, transcribing and archiving
• Strong background coordinating with government agencies, development partners and civil society organizations
• Experience in conducting MTB Research
• Strong background in building capacity of staff particularly in government
• Background in programme and policy implementation and monitoring
• Strong background in writing policy briefs and reports
• Knowledge and understanding of international inclusive education practice with emphasis to instructions in Mother Tongue
Desirable
• Experience of practical and creative solutions to deliver results in organizations with minimal resources
• Understanding of language dynamics
• Knowledge in language engineering
• Knowledge and understanding on Education in Federalism
• Knowledge and understanding of international, language, gender and inclusive education practice
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
Application closing date
31 Dec 2017
Interview/Assessment date(s)
Ongoing
Start date
January 2018
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bnNocml2YXN0YXZhLjU1MjQwLjM4MzBAdnNvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ