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Inclusive Education Technical Advisor

with Disability Support International
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Inclusive Education Technical Advisor

Announcement Description

Disability Support International (DSI) is an international development organization whose vision is to see a world where every person with a disability is empowered to contribute to their society and can live a full life by receiving adequate care and support from their local communities. DSI’s mission is to advocate, support & empower to improve the lives of people with disabilities in developing countries so they can live life to the fullest.

DSI has been cultivating ongoing partnerships and supporting disability development programming in Cambodia since the organization’s start in 2016. DSI is now working to grow their in-country disability Training of Trainers curriculum to equip a new generation of disability professionals in Cambodia with the skills and tools to train educators across the country on critical disability topics and promote greater inclusion in education and society.

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Inclusive Education Technical Advisor

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Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Educate/Train/Teaching
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Based on Experience
Position Summary

Location: Remote position. Based in Cambodia with occasional travel to Phnom Penh and other provinces.

DSI is currently seeking an Inclusive Education Technical Advisor who is experienced in the Cambodian disability sector and has expertise in supporting teachers’ growth and development, to assist with the implementation of DSI’s Training of Trainers curriculum and help continue to build local disability leaders and teachers’ professional capacity and promote inclusive education.

Duration: 6 months, 12 working days per month. Position may be renewable thereinafter.

Salary: Based on expertise and experience.

Reports to: DSI’s Cambodian Program Coordinator

Purpose:

This position will serve as DSI’s educational coach to assist local teachers, school leaders, and others working with children with disabilities to support the objectives of DSI’s disability Training of Trainers curriculum.

Work Environment and Technology Needs

  • Remote; no in-country office. Most work time will be spent at partner organization's schools
  • Ability to occasionally meet virtually outside of ‘business hours’ and travel in-country
  • Access to a reliable computer, internet, and phone
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provide advisement and mentoring on core teaching practices and behavior intervention strategies to Cambodian disability and education-sector professionals
  • Observe, monitor, and assist with tracking DSI trainees knowledge, skills and abilities, related to areas of growth and ongoing needs
  • Lead individual and small group check-ins with trainees and stakeholders
  • Contribute to DSI’s continued strategic program development and work plans
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated relevant/related experience working with children with disabilities, including children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders
  • Strong communication skills in English and Khmer (written and verbal)
  • Experience in a role advising and coaching professionals
  • Flexible and able to take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of virtual communication platforms (i.e. Skype, Zoom)
  • Shared commitment to DSI’s mission and vision
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CVs and a cover letter with salary expectations to DSI via email provided in the contact details.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the test and/or interview.

Attachment:
  • Cambodia _Inclusive Education Advisor_ Job Description
 

Contact Details

Contact Name
  • Disability Support International
 
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