Position: Sign Language Trainer -National Volunteer (Premium Job)

Job Description

• To develop teachers and local education/school authorities capacity on Sign languages to increase educational access of children with hearing impairment into formal education.

Job Specification

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in social science/ Education/ Management or relevant field of study.
• Two years of experience as sign language teacher or teaching.

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience in working both at grassroots level
• Willingness to share his/her skills with colleagues in a professional but sensitive manner
• Previous experiences of working in the field of disability and inclusion

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to frequently travel
• Able to accommodate in diverse socio-economic, and multicultural context

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working with/as volunteer.
• Ability to understand and speak local language of the district/community.

Eligibility: Nepali nationals only

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Allowance

As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

Accommodation

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

Apply Instruction

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Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

Interview/Assessment date(s)
Soon as possible

Start date
Soon as possible
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