ThaiNGO

Job Title

Education and Curriculum Development Officer

Location

Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand

Travel Requirements

Domestic

Project

Thai Learning Program

Length of Contract

Six months, with possibility of extension.

Relationships

Reports to

Education Coordinator and Curriculum Development Consultants

Supervises

Direct: None.

Indirect: None

Others: None.

Coordinates with

Internal: Executive Director, Curriculum Development Consultants, Administrative Officer

External: Partner organizations, Donor and Thai government units

Financial/Budget

Direct:  None.

Indirect:

Responsibilities

Summary

The Education and Curriculum Development Officer will work under the direction of the Executive Director and Curriculum Development Consultants in the process of registration of a migrant learning center (MLC) under Thailand Ministry of Education’s Office of Primary Education (OPE). The main task is to develop Primary Education Curriculum and Internal Evaluation Guidelines in collaboration with local MoE’s Educational Supervisor.  The Education and Curriculum Development Officer will consult with current Thai teachers under the Thai Learning Program in MLC during the development process. S/he will coordinate with relevant staff and other parties to prepare necessary documents required for registration.

Job Specific

Roe 1: Curriculum Development

Focal person for the developing of the curriculum. 

Research necessary information relevant to the development of curriculum and MLC registration

Develop the curriculum under the guidance of Curriculum Consultants and OPE’s Educational Support and Promotion Office.

Arrange consultation workshops/meetings with relevant parties

Taking minutes of the meetings as required

Role 2: MLC Registration Application

Prepare and collect document required for application of MLC registration.

Coordinate with relevant parties for necessary documents.

Discuss with local OPE for the completion of documents

Submit the registration application to OPE

General

    Other ad-hoc duties as needed

Position Requirements

Area

Essentials

Desirable

Education

Degree in Education or related

Non formal education  background

Work Experience

Experience in Curriculum Development

Experience in school or learning center registration

Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Computer literacy, knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Language(s)

Thai proficiency

Basic English speaking, reading, and writing

Burmese or Karen an advantage

Motivation

Special interest in improving the life of border children

Interest in alternative education

Self-motivated, and a self –starter but able to work as part of a team

Demonstrated resourcefulness

Other

Familiarity with the border context, preferably Thailand-Myanmar border

Application Details

Please send your CV and letter of interest to HR@suwannimit.org. Closing date of application will be on January 10, 2016. Please indicate in your subject line “Job Application: Education and Curriculum Development Officer”.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.