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Senior Executive - OA Education

full-time

About

This role contributes, supports and executes the development and implementation of a Strengths-Based Education programme for Orang Asli children and youth. Besides a passion to work with the Orang Asli communities on the ground towards social transformation, the job requires a goal-oriented, pro-active, innovative and adaptable person with communication and social development skills, as well as module development, assessment and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesContributes to, supports and executes the development and implementation of Toolkit for children and youthDevelop and facilitate resources for strengths-based modules, activities and assessments with the target groupMonitors and conducts ongoing contextual analysis to draw conclusions, and propose recommendations to achieve resultsSupports teachers and assistant teachers in the respective community learning centres to strengthen their facilitation of the ToolkitsEngages and liaises with the target OA community in delivering a targeted and customised Strengths-Based Education ProgrammeSubmits project deliverables and reports in a timely mannerPerforms any other responsibilities and OA initiatives, as assigned

Requirements

Requirements:Qualifications: A Bachelor degree in Education, or a relevant fieldExperience: At least 3-4 years of related experience in the field of education, and/or experience in community engagement, and evaluation and learning developmentSpecific skills/abilities: Project coordination skills, including achieving targets; interpersonal, relationship-building skills; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; problem-solving skills; data and contextual analysis skills; module development and testing skills; facilitation skills; tech-savvyPersonal qualities: Principled; goal-oriented; innovative; proactive; resourceful; adaptable; motivated; team playerOther requirements: Willing to travel to OA villages; preferably has own transport

Working Arrangements

Office-based

EducationBachelor degreeFull time