TESOL/ESL Academic Director

Job Description

Williams Academy (WA) has an immediate opening for an Academic Director for the “Enhancing English Language Skills and Training/Setting up of an English Language Center” project, in Bujumbura, Burundi.

This is a full time position (June 1^st, 2012 – February 28, 2014), based in Bujumbura, Burundi with possible travel in the country.

The Deadline for submission of applications is May 23, 2012.

Background

The “Enhancing English Language Skills and Training /Setting up of an English Language Center” project is funded by TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), and managed and implemented by Williams Academy (WA). The project will: (1) provide curriculum development and implementation of English courses for government officials, members of civil society, media, and non-government sector leaders at varying levels; (2) train local Burundian teachers in TESOL and deliver Trainers of Teachers workshops; (3) build capacity of the English Language Center; (4) set-up self-access lab and learning centers, and: (5) organize debates and meetings on East African Community related topics.

Job Description

The Academic Director is responsible for the coordination, implementation, high quality delivery, and monitoring/evaluation of the program activities related to teacher training, English lab and self access center learning. This role encompasses but is not limited to curriculum development, teaching English, delivering training, and ensuring the overall quality and efficiency of deliverables.

The Academic Director works closely with the WA office (in Washington DC), the national Project Director, TMEA, the Ministère de la Présidence chargé des affaires de la communauté Est Africaine, and technical partners to ensure relevance, harmonization, and the synergy of actions.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Work closely with partner organizations in designing curricula for English language teaching to various groups of participants (civil servants, private sector, NGOs, etc.)
• Design curricula and deliver training with partner organization[s?] on TESOL and Trainers of Teachers to selected participating teachers
• Provide ongoing mentoring and professional development to ESL teachers as needed
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation specialist to carry out the Project strategic M&E, including data collection, evaluations, and the preparation of technical reports
• Teach English courses as needed to various groups of beneficiaries
• Oversee the implementation and good functioning of self access centers, English lab, and other initiatives involving multimedia use
• Conduct any other task necessary for the smooth running of the program

Required Qualifications:

• PHD/MA degree in English language teaching and/or other relevant subject area
• At least seven years experience in English curriculum design and/or Training of Teachers
• Experience in managing language teaching organizations/institutions and/or supervising staff
• Strong organization skills; exceptionally responsive and detail-oriented
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Good written and oral communication skills in French an advantage
• Good knowledge of the use of multimedia for English teaching and learning
• Experience living and working outside the US, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa