Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 12 May 2017
- 12 month, full time contract position with the potential for extension
- Based in Vientiane
The Program
The goal of BEQUAL is to ensure all girls and boys, especially those experiencing disadvantage, complete a quality basic education to achieve literacy, numeracy and other life skills. The program will address education policy, planning and coordination, increased child participation in and access to basic education, teacher education and improved school infrastructure.
Coffey through BEQUAL is currently seeking applications from Lao nationals for the position of National Education Specialist.
The Position
This position will provide interpreting and translating support for the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Manager’s work with RIES and MoES staff. The role will also include translation of documents from Lao to English, and vice versa, as well as carrying out a range of administrative and logistical tasks.
- Acting as interpreter during meetings, workshops, field trips, consultations and discussions between the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Manager and MoES colleagues;
- Assist with written translations of documents as required from Lao to English and English to Lao.
- Provide logistics and general office administration support for programme activities managed by the BEQUAL RIES office.
The Person
The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Education or a related area of study and will demonstrate considerable experience in primary education and curriculum in Laos. Experience translating Lao language and experience in providing interpretation support for is required for success. A strong ability to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues as well as experience facilitating administrative and logistics support is essential.
This position is open to Lao nationals only.
How to apply:
For a detailed position description and to apply for these positions please visit www.coffey.com/careers and search for the job reference number 495262.
For further enquiries please contact us at internationaldevelopment@coffey.com
Applications close 6.00pm (Laos time) 12th May 2017.
This program is managed by Coffey on behalf of the Australian Government.
Coffey is an equal opportunity employer of choice and is committed to child protection.