Description

The WorldTeach organization is seeking one applicant for an education-related placement in Namibia. Namibia's Ministry of Education is beginning its Tech/Na! initiative to deploy computers and internet in every public school in the country by 2015. A WorldTeach volunteer is being sought to serve as the Tech/Na! Project Administrator. This volunteer will be partially responsible for general administration of a major government project. The volunteer's responsibilities will include:

* Coordinate Tech/Na! working group and steering committee meetings
* Assist the Project Management Office with activities such as grant proposal writing and creating and editing project documents
* Serve as a representative at Tech/Na!-related meetings in and around the capital city of Windhoek
* Submit regular project updates to the United Nations' Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative
* Correspond regularly with regional education personnel throughout the country
* Assist in creating an environment of inclusiveness among partners, funders, and within the Ministries involved in Tech/Na!

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required
* Native English speaker
* Comfortable working in cross-cultural environments
* Independent worker
* Good people skills and organizational skills
* Flexibility and creativity in problem solving
* Interest in international education and development

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD5,990

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• International travel
• Living stipend
• Medical insurance
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Most of the countries that host WorldTeach volunteers cannot afford to cover all of the costs associated with training, travel, insurance, and other expenses related to placing a teacher overseas. Because WorldTeach receives no income from government grants or an endowment, we ask each volunteer to contribute or fundraise the cost of their placement and training in these countries, while the host community provides housing and a small stipend to support you during your service. All WorldTeach volunteers are provided with a fundraising guide and access to alumni with fundraising experience to help them raise money to meet these costs. Over 70% of WorldTeach volunteers end up fundraising some portion of their program cost.

The program cost is USD5,990. The program cost includes: pre-departure information and preparation, round-trip international airfare, health insurance, in-country orientation, transportation to your site, meals and housing during orientation and throughout your teaching service, 24 hours field support, and a monthly living stipend.

Salary/Pay

monthly living stipend

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Community Development
• English Teaching
• Teaching
• Youth
• Youth Development

Age Range

Must have a bachelors

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement

WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded

1986