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comundo  

Site: Switzerland, Lucerne, Lucerne
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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Company size: 50-99 employees

Comundo is Switzerland's largest organisation for personnel development cooperation. With around 100 qualified experts in seven countries of the South, it strengthens locally committed organisations through the exchange of competencies. Comundo is active in the areas of education, food security, human rights and climate change, and also works in Switzerland to raise awareness for a fairer world. It is represented in Switzerland with offices in Lucerne, Fribourg and Bellinzona.

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Pre-Vocational Training Advisor

Namibia, Kavango , Rundu

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture Namibia is a longstanding partner organisation of Comundo and is committed to deliver an equitable and inclusive education for all children and youth. In addition, the Ministry promotes Namibian art and culture in favor of national unity and in consideration of its diversity. The Comundo Country Programme Namibia contributes significantly to a better education for all children and youth. Especially pre-vocational subjects for learners with special education needs shall be introduced and expanded. To achieve this goal, we collaborate with the regional Directorates of Education, for this assignment in Kavango East, a region in northern Namibia.  Your activities / tasksYour task is to facilitate the implementation of the pre-vocational curriculum and subjects at school level with practical co-ordination and project management activities. Your main tasks will be: Improvement of teaching methods for practical lessons and knowledge transfer in the regional office Support the implementation of pre-vocational subjects in additional schools Support and organize industrial attachments for students Promote pre-vocational training with all stakeholders  Your profile Degree and work experience as a vocational trainer Skills to train adults Project management skills are an added advantage Intercultural knowledge and team player Good command of written and spoken English Experience in leadership  We offer An exciting working environment with an ample space for initiative, participation and intercultural contacts An adequate preparation Introduction to the situation of the country of assignment and local support Living and insurance costs during your assignment Travelling costs in both directions Initial financial aid after your return

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20/02/2024
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TVET Teacher Training Specialist (m/f/d)

Kenya, Western , Kisumu

Maseno University is a vibrant, fully-fledged public university in Kenya whose Mission statement is "to discover, harness, apply, disseminate and preserve knowledge for good of humanity". The Vision is to be the University of Excellence in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge. Maseno University consists of 14 Schools and therefore offers diverse disciplines. Some of the Schools are Education, Medicine, Arts, Science, Business, Public Health, Computer Science, Mathematics, Agriculture and Food Security. Initially, it served as a constituent college of Moi University from 1990 to 2001, before it when it was granted university status in 2013. The university has more than 20'000 students and offers various programmes of Doctor of Philosophy, Master, Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor, Diploma and Certificate. Your activities/tasksAs a Comundo Co-worker, you contribute to the Comundo country program's goal of opening up better professional and social prospects for children and young people by developing relevant skills through quality and inclusive education and training.You will support the School of Education at Maseno University in developing an effective Vocational Teacher Training Program that will have a positive impact on the education of TVET students so that they are well-equipped and adequately qualified for the world of work. You will:Establish the status of training programmes for TVET Teachers in Kisumu County and Kenya. Conduct a stakeholder needs assessment of current teachers' needs to provide quality TVET education to students.Contribute to the development of an effective training programme for Vocational Education Teachers in Kisumu County and Kenya.Contribute to the institutional design of the training programTrain University staff in delivering the training program. Your profileMaster in Vocational Education and Training (TVET) or equivalent qualification as a teacher of upper secondary education.Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the TVET sector.Project management experience.In-depth understanding and experience in curriculum development and teacher training in the TVET sector.Digital literacy and very good command of the English language General requirementsCompleted vocational or tertiary educationAt least two years of professional experienceResidence in Switzerland or GermanyGood physical and mental healthAbility to work independently and in a teamHigh social competences and intercultural sensitivityWillingness to live a modest lifestyleWillingness to collaborate and participate in awareness and fundraising activities

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15/02/2024
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Schoolmanagement and Business Development

Kenya, Western , Kisumu
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

The Government of Kenya is committed to promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as stipulated in Article 55 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The aim is to provide a quality education that prepares students for global competitiveness. However, the implementation of the goal of TVET is faced with difficulties. The missing linkage of training to labour market needs, the strong theoretical orientation of training and the low income that most colleges generate from their production, among others. Kisumu County on Lake Victoria runs 26 TVET Centres. Your activities/tasksAs a Comundo co-worker, you will be part of Comundo's country program in Kenya. You will contribute to strengthening the TVET system in Kisumu County so that vulnerable children and youth can have better professional and social prospects by developing relevant skills through high-quality and inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training.Based in one of the 'Centres of Excellence' in Kisumu you will provide support to improve the management and administration systems of the centres, ensure that Managers of the 26 TVET Centres are able to run their centres effectively and efficiently and that the colleges develop their production side to increase their financial sustainability. Among others you will:Do organizational capacity assessments of the colleges and training needs assessments of their staff.Suggest introduction of improved management and administration systems for the management of resources and student administration and support improvements.Develop a model for colleges to improve their production units and assist in implementing the model.Assist in improving course administration.Organize and conduct training and coaching for center managers.Your profileSolid qualification in education management or business administration.Proven experience in the running of schools, colleges, or other educational facilities.If possible, working as a teacher or trainer of trainers/teachersExperience with the development of administrative systems and data management.Substantial computer literacy and very good command of the English languageGeneral requirementsCompleted vocational or tertiary educationAt least 2 years of professional experienceBetween 25 and 60 years old.Resident in Switzerland or Germany            Intercultural competencies and the ability to act in diverse contextsGood physical and mental healthAbility to work independently and in a teamHigh social skills and intercultural sensitivityYou are motivated to live a simple lifestyleYou are prepared to contribute to public relations and fundraisingWe offerAn exciting working environment with ample space for initiative, participation and intercultural contactsAn adequate preparationIntroduction to the situation of the country of assignment and local supportLiving and insurance costs during your assignmentTravelling costs in both directionsInitial financial aid after your returnFurther information:https://www.comundo.org/de/jobs/schulmanagement-und-unternehmensentwicklung-m-w-6745

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15/02/2024
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Literacy Teacher Trainer

Zambia, Copperbelt , Ndola

Zambia belongs to the group of the poorest countries in the world. Therefore, a majority of the population lives in tough situations without sufficient access to health care, education, social welfare and protection of their rights. 66.2% of the population is below the age of 25 years, education is therefore a key factor for development and breaking the cycle of poverty. Many families in Zambia cannot afford to send their children to school. Our partner organisation Association Pope John 23rd (APJ23) runs 6 community schools in marginalized compounds. They aim to improve literacy and ICT knowledge to give the children and youth better prospects in a digitalised world. Your activities / tasksAs a Comundo co-worker, you will contribute to the improvement of the quality of education within the framework of the Zambia country program. You will primarily support the teachers of APJ23 to build up their skills in the field of education with a focus on:Providing training and coaching in literacy and ICT Training on how to create teaching materials and development of manualsSupporting networking and the recognition on national levelSupporting APJ23 with technical advice Your profileDegree in EducationExperience in teaching literacy, preferable in EnglishHigh affinity to ICTExperience in teacher or adult trainingSelf-motivated and independentExperience in working in a different cultural setting is a plusVery good English knowledge General requirements Completed vocational or tertiary educationAt least 2 years of professional experienceResident in Switzerland or GermanyIntercultural competencies and the ability to act in diverse contextsGood physical and mental healthBasic knowledge in project management, institutional development and adult education welcomeAbility to work independently and in a teamHigh social skills and intercultural sensitivityYou are motivated to live a simple lifestyleYou are prepared to contribute to public relations and fundraising

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15/02/2024
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Especialista en comunicación (f/m)

Bolivia, Cochabamba , Cochabamba

El impacto del crecimiento urbano en la vida de los habitantes y de las regiones contiguas de la región Kanata de Cochabamba, ocasiona gran presión sobre el acceso a recursos. Reduce la capacidad de la gestión pública para proveer servicios básicos y contribuye a aumentar los problemas ambientales. El proceso de urbanización y el impacto que tiene sobre los recursos naturales y los territorios donde las ciudades crecen caóticamente, como en el Área Metropolitana Kanata, constituye el desafío de enfrentar un modelo insostenible de desarrollo territorial.Por ello desde Ciudadanía se apunta a la práctica de la agricultura periurbana que mejora la disponibilidad de alimentos frescos y nutritivos, por lo que su práctica tiene especial valor, en barrios y zonas con dificultades de acceso a alimentos sanos.  Sus actividades/tareas Como cooperante de Comundo en el marco del programa país, usted fortalecerá el trabajo de Ciudadanía de aportar al conocimiento y al debate público sobre las temáticas de democracia, ciudadanía, desa rrollo y apoyo a la generación y ejecución de acciones ciudadanas. Entre otras, asesora en: Revisión detallada de los recursos comunicacionales propios de CIUDADANÍA y en el diagnóstico de su efectividad para el posicionamiento institucional.Elaboración de estrategias de comunicación orientadas a fortalecer el posicionamiento institucional como entidad generadora de conocimiento, y asesoramiento en su aplicación; Planificación y desarrollo de espacios de información sobre técnicas innovadoras para la comunicación eficaz interna y externa; Revisión de proyectos que estén siendo ejecutados e identificación de aspectos que convenga incorporar en la planificación y aplicación de los planes de comunicación, generando sinergias entre proyectos.  Su perfilExperticia y experiencia profesional en el manejo de instrumentos y recursos de comunicación, en la elaboración y aplicación de estrategias y planes de comunicación y en la producción y difusión por distintos canales;Conocimiento sólido en la gestión de medios virtuales; Dominio del idioma castellano, oral y escrito, para intervenir en los medios de comunicación;Capacidad de coordinación, de trabajo en equipo, de transmitir mediante la practica; OfrecemosUn ambiente de trabajo interesante que ofrece un amplio espacio a la iniciativa propia, la participación y las relaciones humanas interculturalesUna preparación adecuada Introducción al contexto del país y acompañamiento en el lugarCobertura de costos de vida y seguros durante la estanciaCobertura de gastos de viaje de ida y vuelta, tarifa plana para mobiliaria, cuotas escolares, etc. Apoyo económico para la reinserción después de la asignación

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13/02/2024
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Blended (digital) learning specialist for training in the hospitality industry

Kenya, Western , Kisumu

Youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today as the global population grows rapidly and inequality increases, particularly in Africa. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is seen as the most important means of addressing the skills gap, as it enables youth to acquire the necessary skills to enter the labor market and earn a living. Ujima is committed to ensuring that youth with limited opportunities, especially orphaned heads of households become economically and socially independent, enabling them to take responsibility for their siblings. Ujima trains these youths on employability skills, entrepreneurship, hospitality, hair, and beauty care and works with over 100 employers for attachment and job opportunities. Your activities / tasks As a Comundo co-worker, you will contribute that disadvantaged youth have better professional and social prospects for employment in the hospitality industry through quality VET with a special focus on work-based learning (WBL). Specifically, you will provide support in the development and implementation of a training strategy that includes blended learning and ICT in a work-based learning environment. Among others, you will: Introduce a digital training platform, and support staff in the digital delivery of curricula.Digitisation of Ujima's curricular and all training contents.Development/strengthening of ICT skills training. Support management on data processing through ICT. Support in the develop of a monitoring system. Develop strategies to incorporate good practice into the theory teaching and practical training. Assess staff capacities, identify train needs, train and coach staff.Develop strategies to create synergies and exchange programs with other training institutes.  Your profile Solid education in ICT, digital learning or a similar field. Experience in blended learning and in dual education. Practical experience in developing digital training programs and training materials.Experience in organisational development, project management and communication is an added value. We offer An exciting working environment with an ample space for initiative, participation, and intercultural contacts An adequate preparation Introduction to the situation of the country of assignment and local supportLiving and insurance costs during your assignment Travelling costs in both directions Initial financial aid after your return

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08/02/2024
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Junior Technical Advisor

Kenya, Eastern , Kenya
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

Comundo aims to provide children and young people with better professional and social prospects by developing relevant skills through quality and inclusive education and training. Our country program contributes to an improved learning environment for children and youth at all levels of education. As a Comundo Co-Worker (Technical Advisor), you will be part of the Comundo Country Program in Kenya, working in one of our Partner Organisations (PO) offices. You will contribute to improving the quality and accessibility of education in a different environment than the one you are used to by providing methodological or administrative support to an institution in the field of education. You will strengthen the organisational and technical capacities of the organisation and its staff. To join our team, we are seeking a young and dynamic person with some of the following skills: • Curriculum development • Competency-based education and student-centred teaching practices • setting up new or providing support to existing TVET programs• technology-based learning, strategy and policy development• organisational development and school administration• communication and data management• career guidance, labour market integration, etc. Your profile • Solid qualification in education, business administration or any related field • Project management experience • Familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices• Substantial computer literacy and very good command of the English language  General requirements • Less than two years of professional experience • At least 24 years of age • Residence in Switzerland • Good physical and mental health Ability to work independently and in a team • High social competence and intercultural sensitivity • Willingness to live a modest lifestyle• Willingness to collaborate and participate in awareness and fundraising activities

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30/01/2024
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Experta en pedagogía, con experiencia en temas medioambientales (f/m)

Bolivia, Cochabamba , Cochabamba

En Bolivia persisten desigualdades de acceso a la educación, altas tasas de deserción y múltiples deficiencias en cuanto a la capacidad y calidad de su sistema educativo. La falta de enfoque de educación y sensibilización sobre temas como cambio climático y medioambiente reduce la posibilidad de respuesta resiliente y la capacidad de adaptación a los riesgos relacionados, poniendo en riesgo la salud misma y la seguridad agroalimentaria de la población, reduciendo la posibilidad de alcanzar un desarrollo sostenible del país. La Fundación se enfoca en la promoción de la lectura, y la promoción de la creatividad con nuevas tecnologías y un enfoque multidisciplinario, integrando el enfoque educacional sobre temas medioambientales.  Sus actividades/tareasComo cooperante de Comundo, usted contribuye al programa Comundo en Bolivia, para que más personas puedan alimentarse sanamente cuidando el medioambiente. De manera específica apoya a la Fundación Patiño en el desarrollo estratégico del área pedagógica del Proyecto "Escuelas Sustentables. Entre otrosCapacita al personal en técnicas pedagógicas para enseñanza sobre temas medioambientales enfocados a un público meta de niños/as y jóvenes.Realiza análisis del estado de avance del contenido técnico y pedagógico del proyecto "Escuelas Sustentables".Apoya en el desarrollo de la implementación pedagógica del proyecto.Desarrolla material pedagógico y comunicativo que luego introduce en talleres con niños/as, jóvenes y profesores Su perfilExperiencia en procesos de enseñanza;Capacidad de trabajar tanto con adultos como con niño/as y jóvenes y transmitir conocimiento a profesionales y profesores;Capacidad de comunicación con población con diferentes niveles de instrucción;Buen nivel de españolRequisitos generalesContar con una profesión o haber concluido estudios superioresSe valora experiencia profesional previa, menos de dos añosEdad mínima de 21 añosResidencia en Suiza o AlemaniaBuenos conocimientos del idioma oficial del país de intercambioCompetencias interculturales y capacidad de actuar en contextos diversosBuena salud física y psíquicaConocimientos básicos de gestión de proyectos, desarrollo institucional y educación para adultos/as deseableSer capaz de trabajar de manera independiente y en equipoAlta competencia social y sensibilidad interculturalDisposición a un estilo de vida modestoEstar dispuesto/a a colaborar y a participar en actividades de sensibilización y de recaudación de fondos OfrecemosUn ambiente de trabajo interesante que ofrece un amplio espacio a la iniciativa propia, la participación y las relaciones humanas interculturalesUna preparación adecuadaIntroducción al contexto del país y acompañamiento en el lugarCobertura de costos de vida y seguros durante la estanciaCobertura de gastos de viaje de ida y vuelta, tarifa plana para mobiliaria, cuotas escolares, etc.Apoyo económico para la reinserción después de la asignación

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30/01/2024
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Data Management Specialist (F/M)

Kenya, Western , Kisumu

The Government of Kenya is committed to promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as stipulated in Article 55 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The aim is to provide a quality education that prepares students for global competitiveness. However, the implementation of the goal of TVET is faced with difficulties. Demographic changes in the population mean that demand for training will increase, forcing the government to expand its training provision. Other challenges include the unavailability of reliable gender aggregated data for decision making, the linkage of training to labour market needs, the strong theoretical orientation of training and the low income that most colleges generate from their production. As TVET is a devolved function to the counties, the counties are responsible for running and financing Vocational Training Centres (VTC). Kisumu County is one of the 47 devolved administrative units and is the economically most important County on Lake Victoria. It runs 27 VTCs. 3 of the centres are so-called "Centres of excellence and 6 are medium-level centres; the rest are small centres in the villages. Your activities/tasks As a Comundo Co-Worker, you will be part of Comundo's country program in Kenya. You will contribute to strengthening the TVET system in Kisumu County so that vulnerable children and youth can have better professional and social prospects by developing relevant skills through high-quality and inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training. You are based in the County Department of Education and support the establishment of a data management system to collect, process and analyse data and information of students and graduates in all 27 County VTCs and possibly in private colleges too. The system must provide accurate and timely information for decision-making, strategic planning and reporting. Improved data management should lead to better service provision for TVET students and graduates in Kisumu County. Among others, you will:Conduct a data management needs assessment. Identify/develop an appropriate data management system and customize it to meet the needs of Kisumu County.Install the system in the county administration and the various colleges, including data collection tools.Ensure that the system is operational. Organize and conduct training and coaching for centre managers and County staff (ICT, project and programme managers) to collect, process, analyse and interpret data and information.Produce guidelines and manuals on how to maintain, use, secure and develop the system.  Your profile Degree in education management, ICT or data management. Proven experience in data management, experience in data management of education systems and educational facilities is an added advantage. Experience in working with County Governments is an added advantage Experience with the development and introduction of data management systems. General requirements Completed vocational or tertiary education At least 3 years of professional experience Good physical and mental health Ability to work independently and in a team High social skills and intercultural sensitivity  We offer An interesting working environment that offers space for self-initiative, participation and intercultural human relations.Adequate preparation Introduction to the country context and accompaniment on siteCoverage of living costs and insurance for the duration of the stay Coverage of round-trip travel expenses, flat rate for furniture, school fees, etc. Financial support for reintegration after the mission.

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30/01/2024