We believe that everyone has the right to equal opportunities and protection wherever they live and whatever their background. Globally this right is denied to refugees and we use pioneering education to change this. Our Education department aims to increase access to relevant, quality formal education delivered in a safe environment for refugee children. This is achieved through a combination of school sponsorship and teacher training, in partnership with our donors UNHCR and UNICEF.
Our Tamuka department helps refugees engage with their new societies, whether in Kenya, their resettlement countries, or their countries of origin. We do this by providing safe learning spaces for refugee communities – called “Tamuka Hubs” – and by providing a cycle of courses and support that covers everything from functional adult literacy to advanced livelihoods-focused computer skills. This job description falls under the Tamuka department.
Job Description
The Master Trainer/Curriculum Developer will take the lead on further developing and improving the courses and support offered in our Tamuka hubs. In practice, this will involve ongoing Teaching of Teachers (ToT), plus continual research and refinement of teaching techniques, course curriculums, and “whole child” development methodologies. They will work closely with the rest of the Tamuka team, and will be expected to help with any other tasks on an ad hoc basis. Xavier Project’s organisational structure differs somewhat from many organisations, in that we have relatively egalitarian team structures and practice peer-to-peer accountability.
Key responsibilities
• Continual mentorship and training of Tamuka teaching staff
• Continual research and development of core Tamuka courses and support
• Trial and improvement of different teaching techniques, workshops, courses, support methods
• Monitoring and evaluation of Tamuka hub teaching
• Integrating with, and supporting where necessary, the rest of the Tamuka team and contributing to its overall goals
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience teaching or training in any context, plus an understanding and interest in pedagogical techniques
• A desire to surpass educational norms and explore alternative ways to teach and develop individuals
• Excellent ICT skills and knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy, particularly with regards to working with vulnerable people
• Ability to seamlessly communicate in English and Swahili, both written and spoken
• Excellent self-organisational skills and self-confidence
• The confidence to contribute to team activities and decisions without expecting direct supervision
Additional desired features:
• Experience working with or teaching refugees; understanding of the various Kenyan refugee contexts, especially urban
• Knowledge of telework/BPO processes
• Knowledge of whole child development practices
• Willingness to travel to and work in “hardship” locations
• Experience working with a diverse team of people from different backgrounds
What Xavier Project can offer you
The Xavier Project staff is a tight community and a strong support network is offered to all members. We are diverse and relatively young crowd representing seven nationalities. Xavier Project is committed to ensuring that all staff members enjoy their work and gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance their impact now and in the future, whether with Xavier Project or not. As such as we run regular staff capacity building programmes and encourage all staff members to pursue opportunities which will help them to grow individually.
HOW TO APPLY:
• Send an email to jobs@xavierproject.org by 12pm on Monday 26th of September expressing your interest in the role. Please put the words “master trainer” and “jacaranda” somewhere in the email’s subject line.
• Attach your CV, including the contacts for two referees.
• Instead of a cover letter, please attach a separate document with answers to the following questions. Max. 300 words per answer.
a. What qualities and experiences do you have that make you suited to this job?
b. In your opinion, what is the purpose of education?
c. Describe a good leadership style.
d. What, in your opinion, is the best solution for the world’s refugee crisis?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us a week after the deadline, consider you application unsuccessful. For more information on what we do please visit www.xavierproject.org andwww.tamuka.org