Short term English Language Teacher

MISSION CONTEXT

Contribute to strengthen the protection response mechanism and to enhance social stability within the Syrian crisis affected population

OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANT MISSION

General Objective

The general objective of the course is to teach English language to around 20 caregiver or youth in Beirut area, in an interactive and inclusive manner to promote social interactions.

Specific objectives

• Offer learning experiences of the highest standards possible, irrespective of gender, ethnic background, age or disability
• Provide English language Curriculum and develop it based on beneficiaries needs.
• Ability to give English lessons that can complement school’s curriculum for youth.
• Strengthen the sense of self efficacy and self-esteem.
• Create within the class an environment where beneficiaries develop a sense of belonging, an experience of mutual sharing, and a possibility of building new relationships.
• prepare regular evaluations and tests, including pre and post-test, to assess progress of trainees.
• Provide English language sessions for 120 minutes per session for at least one session per week for each group.
• Liaising regularly with Child protection project officer to guarantee the smooth operation of the program.
• Attend final focus group discussion for Service providers.
• Attend child protection training provided by SIF technical team.

Reporting mechanisms

Report directly to the Child protection project officer. S/he will submit the following reports at the end of the training sessions:

• Provide prior the sessions a weekly lesson plan.
• Submit by the end of each session a report regarding the attendance, lessons delivered challenges faced, solutions found. SIF template should be used.
• Prepare activity sheets and lesson plans for every session beforehand.
• Register daily attendance.
• Submit a monthly progress report according to the template provided by SIF
• Submit at the end of the cycle a report measuring the quality and impact of the course (SIF template to be provided).
• Report immediately on any identified Protection cases.

Qualifications of the Consultant

               Personal qualifications

• Acquisition of English literature diploma.
• Relevant experience of at least 2 years with national and international NGO.
• Experience in teaching English language.
• Awareness of Human Rights and Refugee International Laws.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills are very important.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic language (speaking and writing).
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues, proven problem solving and organizational skills.
• Rigorous, and polite.
• Respect of SIF values and mandate.

Work relationships

Line manager: Child protection project officer

Time Frame

Availability: starting May

Duty station: Beirut (Hay Sellom, Burj Barajne, Hay al Gharbi, Sabra)

Contract Length: 24 Sessions for each group