ABOUT ACTED PAKISTAN:

Acted is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris, founded in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, Acted respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Acted has been present in Pakistan since 1993. Acted Pakistan programs range from short-term emergency responses to recovery and rehabilitation, as well as longer-term development initiatives. Acted strategy is to target vulnerable communities affected by natural and conflict-related disasters as well as lack of socio-economic development.

Project Objective:

Adolescent and Adult Learning and Training Program (AALTP), for adolescents and adults who have missed an opportunity to avail education. The AALTP aims to provide accelerated formal primary education for vulnerable adolescents and basic functional literacy for adults together with a certified Skill Development / Vocational Training course for each learner to enable them with varying opportunities of human capital development and socio-economic growth.

Assignment

The Teacher would be based at AALTP Center and would be responsible for overall center management both academically as well as administratively. S/he will ensure to continued quality learning environment along with the mentioned TORs.

Functions:

Project Implementation:

The Job holder will be responsible for reporting on programme functioning according to the standard requirements of this role. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying programme gaps vis challenges, and barriers in enrolment, attendance, course, retention, and transitioning, and share the findings with a supervisor. Ensure safeguarding for learners (girls), and implement ACTED’ zero-tolerance policy.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and assist the AALTP Center in meeting the overall objectives and the needs of individual learners. Provide leadership, direction, and coordination within the A   ALTP Center.


• Develop and maintain effective educational programs within the AALTP Center and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning within the AALTP Center. The Teacher should strive to create an organization and or climate that fosters student and teacher growth.


• The duties of the AALTP Center Head Teacher are all-encompassing as all aspects of the AALTP Center operations are either directly or indirectly under his/her jurisdiction.

In general terms of the Head Teacher shall be responsible for:

• (A) The detailed organization of the AALTP Center;


• (B) The development of the instructional program;


• (C) The assignment of duties to and the supervision of members of his staff and;


• (D) The general operation of the AALTP Center facility.


• Keep informed of current practices and techniques relating to AALTP Center programs, teaching and administration by attending meetings and professional development conferences, and reading professional materials.


• When not involved in teaching duties, devote as much time as possible to the supervision of the AALTP Center; observing methods of instruction and endeavoring to improve the efficiency of the staff and the AALTP Center in general.


• Develop and support a high degree of student morale through curricular and extracurricular activities and services and coordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extracurricular program.


• Be responsible for the preparation of timetables, class lists and schedules along with the timely and effective completion of courses.


• Hold regular staff meetings for the purpose of discussing educational and administrative matters.


• Be responsible for the proper registration and transfer of learners in the AALTP Center and for the maintenance of up-to-date student cumulative records along with maintenance of all relevant records within AALTP Center.


• Establish appropriate procedures for the control of all AALTP Center textbooks, materials, equipment, etc.


• As a building administrator, the Head Teacher is responsible for the daily supervision of the AALTP Center, its learners, facilitators, professional and support staff, volunteers, and personnel from outside agencies.


• To have disciplinary authority and be responsible over each student while on AALTP Center premises, while going to and from AALTP Center and while taking part in authorized AALTP Center activities.


• Ensure and maintain proper attendance of learners along with follow-up meetings with parents and communities in relation to any long absent learner and ensure to prevent dropout of learner.


• Regular Parent-Teacher Association meetings regarding center updates, progress, community-based issues and their solutions.


• Develop and foster a sense of pride and respect for AALTP Center property so that the facility is an attractive place.


• Establish procedures whereby the access of visitors to the AALTP Center can be monitored and controlled. This would include access by salespersons, guest speakers and former learners.


• The teacher is required for Center (Thathrai) UC Main Jan Muhammad Taluka & District Umerkot. 

Technical Leadership:

The incumbent will lead on learners’ learning outcomes and ensure full compliance as per AALTP requirements. 

Required Qualifications :

Minimum FA/BA, MA/B.Ed/M.Ed Bachelor will be preferred 

Preferred

• Good experience of working with SMCs/PTC`s/ Communities, teachers and students to ensure retention, attendance and consistency of the education process.


• Good understanding of challenges involved in implementing education and or non-formal education programs for adolescent girls.


• Good understanding of child safeguarding/protection issues in Pakistan. Particularly for girls.


• Previous experience of working in education or non-formal education in Pakistan.


• Excellent Sindhi language skills and good interpersonal, communication, motivation and presentation skills.

PSEAH Obligation:

• Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values.


• All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment check that includes satisfactory references, screening, and criminal checks in line with legal requirements.


• All candidates who have been offered a position will sign and respect Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.


• staff will have a responsibility to foster a safe environment.


• Misconduct can lead to serious disciplinary sanctions. 

For the purposes hereof, the following definitions shall be used

Sexual exploitation means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

Sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions

Note: “Acted is equal opportunity employers. Females, minorities and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Final selection will be based on security clearance of the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for next step of the recruitment”