VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local …

National Volunteer- Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education Specialist

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Role overview

The purpose of the Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education National Volunteer (‘National Volunteer’) is to support the Language Commission and the International Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education Specialist to successfully carry out a Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB MLE) Model Building project, and the establishment of a Community of Practice.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

At least bachelor level qualifications (masters degree is preferred) in the field of language education, linguistics, mother tongue/multilingual education, social sciences, or another relevant field
Minimum of two years’ voluntary or paid experience with government or non-government agencies
Understanding of the significance of mother tongue languages for cognitive development and learning
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Nepal’s language(s), with good command of Nepali and English
Good IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft office programs confidently
Good organisational skills such as prioritization, time management, and planning

Eligibility: Nepalese

Allowance

As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

Accommodation

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

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