Department: Education in Emergency (EiE),

Location:  Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Job Summary:

The Burmese Language Specialist will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the Burmese language training and capacity building for staff, master trainers, and facilitators/teachers at Save The Children International. The role involves needs assessment, curriculum development, quality assurance, and collaboration with experts in the Myanmar curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

Needs Assessment and Training Development

• Conduct and lead the needs assessment for Burmese Language Training in the field.
• Develop training modules on the Burmese language for master trainers, facilitators, and staff, including contextualizing teacher training modules.
• Review and update ALP/MC curriculum documents for the Burmese language.

Training Facilitation and Capacity Building

• Facilitate basic and refresher Burmese language training for master trainers.
• Support master trainers in facilitating language training for teachers.
• Develop a Learning Management System (LMS) and Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) content in Burmese.
• Work on capacity development in the Burmese language for partner staff.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Feedback

• Ensure the quality of teaching and content delivery in Burmese.
• Monitor, mentor, and coach partner staff in the effective use of the Burmese language in training and classrooms.
• Provide regular feedback and develop alternative plans for continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Networking

• Collaborate with experts in Myanmar curriculum to stay updated with changes and developments.
• Network with various stakeholders for quality enhancement and curriculum alignment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Linguistics, or related field with a focus on Burmese language.
• Proven experience in language training, curriculum development, and capacity building, preferably in an international context.
• Strong understanding of the Myanmar education system and curriculum.
• Excellent command of the Burmese language (spoken and written).
• Experience in developing and implementing LMS and IRI content.
• Strong collaboration and networking skills with a track record of working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and translate findings into effective training modules.
• Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, and coaching skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in emergency education settings.
• Familiarity with the educational needs of refugee populations, particularly the Rohingya community.