The USAID-funded American Educators for Africa (AEFA) Program (Cooperative Agreement # AID-OAA-A-12-00037) being implemented by IFESH supports USAID’s efforts to improve reading skills at the basic education level in Ethiopia and Liberia. The program focuses on improving teacher effectiveness, increasing availability and use of reading materials; and strengthening classroom and school management. 

Position:

Teacher Trainer in Colleges of Teacher Education (CTEs) in Ethiopia and Rural teacher Training Institutes (RTTIs) in Liberia 

Scope of Work (duties/responsibilities):

• Support USAID’s efforts to develop Reading Departments at each of the CTEs. These Faculties will be completely new and volunteers will assist the CTEs to use USAID grants (fixed amount reimbursement agreements – FARAs) to develop these Faculties so that pre-service and 
• In-service teacher training in early grade reading will be institutionalized in Ethiopia; 
• Assist in building the institutional capacity of CTEs through training and mentoring of teacher educators in early grade reading; 

• Assist CTEs in monitoring of pre-service trainees’ teaching practice in reading in CTEs linkage schools; and
• Assist in the training and monitoring of the school based in-service teacher training in reading in CTEs linkage schools. 
• Develop a business plan for their year(s) of service with their host institutions and approved by the Activity Manager at USAID/Ethiopia. 
• Volunteers will be responsible for meeting the goals and targets of their business plans. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

MA or Higher in education, with expertise in early grade reading and/or educational administration or linguistics 

Position:

Teacher Trainer in and Rural teacher Training Institutes (RTTIs) in Liberia 

Scope of Work (duties/responsibilities):

• Coordinate with the Liberian Teacher Training Program (LTTP) teams, and Reading/Math Specialists. 
• Assist the RTTIs in strengthening the preparation of pre-service trainees in early grade reading and reading across the content areas. Particular focus will be placed on improved teacher-training, teaching and learning materials and continuous assessment. 
• Assist the RTTIs in a program to strengthen the pre-service trainees’ reading and writing skills. 
• Assist the RTTIs in the placement and monitoring of pre-service trainees’ practice teaching in RTTI demonstration/catchment schools. 
• Support the Math Reading Specialists/In-service Trainers in school-based teacher training in the demonstration/catchment schools. 
• Develop a business plan for their year(s) of service with their host institutions and approved by the Activity Manager at USAID/Liberia. 
• Volunteers will be responsible for meeting the goals and targets of their business plans. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

BA, MA or Higher Experts in education, with expertise in reading/language arts

Additional Details: 

Level of Instruction (If applicable): College Diploma Students 

Initial Educational Level of Students and this should include proficiency level of written and spoken English:

Secondary school graduates with good proficiency in spoken and written English and/or related science subjects.

No of Students in classroom (If applicable): 45 to 50 students in a class

School Calendar: (Beginning and end dates as well as vacation period) (If applicable): September 2012 to June 2013; 12 days vacation

Type of Lodging: Housing will be provided within the CTE or outside rented in a private house, no security guard provided. Apartment/house equip with basic furniture, etc (Within place of work or distance from place of work and travel arrangements). 

Mode of transportation in conducting in service trainings/workshops (if applicable): All activities will be within the campus of the university but a vehicle would be available for shopping, visits, etc. 

Availability of Internet and if not, nearest internet café and hours of operation: The University has wireless broadband internet service and local cell phone companies provide personal internet services ranging from $40-$60 per month.

Compensation/Benefits: 

• A monthly living stipend of USD$850 
• Health and emergency evacuation insurance
• Roundtrip airfare
• Paid, furnished accommodations

How to Apply: Please visit our website today at www.ifesh.org to apply. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Positions in other countries are also available. Questions about the program and/or application process should be directed to Mr. Momodou Mambouray, Director, IFESH Education Programs at mams@ifesh.org or (480) 951-7495.