(NAME-MCE) Positions in Qatar
Chris(tine) Clark
chriseclark at mac.com
Fri Jun 15 19:06:44 EDT 2007
Stephanie and all,
If this Qatar consultancy is with/through/for the same group of folks
that approached us at the University of Maryland (a sort of "troops
to teachers" program but with former military personnel being
transitioned into pseudo charter school administrators), it was our
impression that they are looking for a program that will not actually
require very much in the way of actual coursework/field experiences,
etc.--it is also connected to Raytheon--a MAJOR "Homeland Security"
contractor--I can't say for sure, but I believe that this is an
opportunity that might fly in the face of the ethics of multicultural
educators, especially when you consider the gender and sexual
orientation politics in Qatar (both of which could violate public
education equity policies).
All the best,
Chris
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On Jun 14, 2007, at 2:10 PM, Bill Howe wrote:
>
>
> Can anyone recommend any Curriculum Training/Development specialists
> who might be interested in working on a project in Qatar for 9 months?
> The scope of work for the curriculum training specialists and the In
> -Country Manager are attached. Please forward to anyone who might be
> interested.
>
> Thanks,
> Stephanie
>
>
>
> Stephanie Schott
> International Recruitment Specialist
> Academy for Educational Development
> 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
> Washington, D.C. 20009-5721
>
> Phone: 202-884-8342
> Fax: 202-884-8491
> E-mail: sschott at aed.org
> Web site: www.aed.org
>
> "Founded in 1961, AED is an independent, nonprofit, charitable
> organization that
> works to improve people's lives and solve critical social problems in
> the US and
> the world. Major areas of focus include health, HIV/AIDS,
> education, youth
> development, and civil society."
>
> SCOPE OF WORK
> Curriculum Training Specialists in Doha, Qatar
> The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking qualified
> Curriculum Training Specialists with subject-area and school level
> (math, science or English) expertise and a strong background in
> training and course design. Nine month contract starting on September
> 9, 2007. Curriculum Training Specialists will work on the
> Implementation of Qatar's Education for a New Era reform initiative
> (http://www.english.education.gov.qa/) specifically in the design and
> delivery of subject specific professional development programs to over
> 1000 teachers in Qatar.
>
> Positions
> AED is looking for the following 10 Curriculum Training Specialists to
> fulfill the below responsibilities: primary math, primary science,
> primary English, preparatory math, preparatory science, preparatory
> English, secondary math, secondary science, secondary English, and
> assessment specialists.
>
> Key Objectives of the Position
> Curriculum Training Specialists will be expected to design and
> developed advance trainings to extend the teachers:
> • General understanding of Qatar's Curriculum Standards and modern
> teaching and learning approaches;
> • Subject specific or age phase knowledge and understanding of the
> Curriculum Standards for their subject or grade; and
> • Improve their pedagogical skills and the range of teaching methods
> that they are able to utilize in the classroom.
>
> Areas of Responsibility
> • Following site visits and initial needs analysis of Qatar
> independent schools, establish guidelines and framework for training
> course development;
> • Design in-depth subject specific national training courses for
> teachers with the objective of advancing their skills using the Qatari
> curriculum standards including: assessment practices, use of
> Information Communications Technology (ICT), and student-centered
> instruction;
> • Deliver high-quality, innovative training to Qatari teachers that
> will positively affect and inform the following classroom teaching
> practices: assessment methods, differentiation, collaborative
> learning, curriculum planning, rubrics, and reflective practices
> • Conduct follow-up observations and trainings at the school level to
> ensure training programs are transferred to schools;
> • Conduct research on relevant best practices;
> • Develop a database of global best practices in teaching and
> instruction;
> • Write reports as required.
>
> Qualifications and Experience
> The following qualifications are expected for this position:
> • Advanced degree in a field related to education, educational
> development or English, math, or science;
> • At least five years of training experience including course design
> and development;
> • Knowledge of advanced frameworks for professional development;
> • Familiarity with the train-the-trainer method;
> • Content-area expertise in English, math, or science
> • Experience in curriculum design, assessment methods,
> differentiation, collaborative learning, rubrics, and reflective
> practices
> • Familiarity with the Qatari curriculum standards or ability to learn
> and become familiar with Qatari curriculum standards rapidly;
> • Ability to adapt resources as appropriate;
> • Middle East regional experience preferable;
> • Excellent organizational, written communication and problem
> solving skills;
> • Demonstrated excellence in presentation skills and training
> delivery;
> • Strong technology skills;
> • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a
> multicultural and multi-ethnic community;
> • A high level of energy and creativity;
> • A commitment to high quality products and delivery schedules; and
> • Working knowledge of Arabic preferable.
>
> Length of Project
> 9 Months: September 9, 2007 – May 15, 2008
>
>
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>
> SCOPE OF WORK
> In-Country Manager
> Curriculum Training Project in Doha, Qatar
> The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking qualified
> In-Country Manager to oversee the operations and management of an
> Advanced Training Program in Qatar which focuses on training teachers
> on the national curriculum standards.
>
> Project Summary
> This is a nine month project funded by the Supreme Education Council
> of Qatar. The In-Country Manager will be affiliated with the
> Implementation of Qatar's Education for a New Era reform initiative
> (http://www.english.education.gov.qa/) specifically in the leadership,
> overall management and technical direction in the design and delivery
> of subject and school level specific professional development programs
> to over 1000 teachers in Qatar.
>
> The three main goals of the training program are to extend the
> teachers:
> • General understanding of Qatar's Curriculum Standards and modern
> teaching and learning approaches;
> • Subject specific or age phase knowledge and understanding of the
> Curriculum Standards for their subject or grade; and
> • Improve their pedagogical skills and the range of teaching methods
> that they are able to utilize in the classroom.
>
> Position Summary
> The In-Country Manager will provide leadership, overall management,
> and technical direction for the project's three main technical
> programs: i) Training Design, ii) Training Delivery, and iii) Training
> Evaluation. He/she is responsible for the management and supervision
> of all activities carried out in the technical portfolio under the
> project. The In-Country Manager is to ensure that the objectives of
> the project are met and all deliverables are provided.
>
> As In-Country Manager, he/she will also:
> • Provide overall project management and vision for all project tasks
> and supervise key project personnel;
> • Provide programmatic, technical, and backstopping leadership to
> field based staff;
> • Provide guidance in planning and implementing technical program
> activities and technical assistance as appropriate and necessary;
> • Be responsible for all technical program reporting and
> documentation;
> • Ensure managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply
> with AED and SEC policies;
> • Ensure coordination of all project activities with the SEC
>
> Essential Job Functions
>
> Technical Management
> • Provide overall management support and vision for all tasks and
> supervise the nine curriculum training specialists.
> • Manage the development and execution of training workshops and
> procedures to achieve training tasks, objectives, and planned results.
> • Coordinate with SEC on key aspects of project planning and
> implementation.
> • In close collaboration with AED HQ, significantly contribute to
> financial management and accountability of all project activities.
> • Significantly support the completion of timely and high-quality
> deliverables.
> • Ensure that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures
> comply with SEC regulations and AED policies in conjunction with
> AED/Washington support team.
> • Schedule, supervise, and assure the provision of logistical support
> to all in-country employees and consultants.
>
> Technical Assistance
> The In-Country Manager will be responsible for developing the
> activities outlined in the contract or delegating them as appropriate.
> Through direct supervision of the nine curriculum training
> specialists, these responsibilities will include, but not be limited
> to the following:
> • Coordinate with SEC in all aspects of project planning, monitoring,
> and execution.
> • Review and approve the training program timeline and all aspects of
> the training design.
> • Participate, as needed, in review of the evaluation tools and
> results.
> • Coordinate, with the support of AED/Washington, the development of a
> best practices data bank
>
> Leadership
> • Provide leadership in projecting a positive image of the project
> through the participation in meetings, conferences, and other
> opportunities conducive to promoting the project's achievements
> locally.
> • Create good working relationships with the SEC.
> • Support a positive working environment for the project team.
> • Support a positive working relationship with the SEC and other
> agencies working in the region.
>
> Project Reporting and Documentation
> Timely submission of deliverables as required by the contract which
> will include:
> • Timetable for specific subject-based training and training course
> development;
> • Final report for the project describing progress achieved towards
> meeting results and recommendations for the future, and
> • Deliverables: will provide copies of all reports and materials
> prepared by the staff financed by this contract to the SEC and
> AED/Washington.
>
>
> Qualifications and Experience
> The following qualifications are expected for this position:
> • Masters degree in a field related to education, educational
> leadership, educational development or English, math, or science;
> • 10 years of relevant experience required;
> • At least 2 years of experience in a senior management role;
> • At least 5 years of training experience including course design and
> development;
> • Demonstrated experience in monitoring performance towards results;
> • Demonstrated leadership skills;
> • Knowledge of advanced frameworks for professional development;
> • Experience in curriculum design, assessment methods,
> differentiation, collaborative learning, rubrics, and reflective
> practices;
> • Familiarity with the Qatari curriculum standards or ability to learn
> and become familiar with Qatari curriculum standards rapidly;
> • Middle East regional experience preferable;
> • Excellent organizational, written communication and problem
> solving skills;
> • Demonstrated excellence in presentation skills;
> • Strong technology skills;
> • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a
> multicultural and multi-ethnic community;
> • A high level of energy and creativity;
> • A commitment to high quality products and delivery schedules; and
> • Working knowledge of Arabic preferable.
>
> Length of Project
> 9 Months, starting September 9, 2007
>
>
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>
>
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>
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