Senior Cultural Orientation Trainer (National Position)
International Rescue Committee
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- Conduct CO training sessions for groups of 25-30 refugees, including classes for adults, children, youth, unaccompanied refugee minors, and families;
- Conduct in-person CO training sessions in Thailand refugee camps, detention centers, protection shelters, including RSC Asia Bangkok office, and international locations outside of Thailand;
- Conduct remote and phone-based CO training sessions for Thailand and regional based applicants;
- Maintain accurate attendance records;
- Monitor, and train refugee support staff who help with interpretation, childcare, cleaning and other services as required;
- Ensure regular and on-going contact with CO camp-based sites including conducting periodic meetings;
- Ensure upkeep and functionality of CO sites in close coordination with CO Manager, Program Support Coordinator and Senior Site Maintenance Officer;
- Assist with development and implementation of the CO training schedule and call list when needed;
- Assist with logistical arrangements and the upkeep of CO facilities when necessary;
- Assist with the development and design of the CO curriculum including suggestions for updates and improvements;
- In compliance with supply chain and donor requirements, responsible for acquisition of CO materials, maintaining inventory of CO materials and updating inventory records on a monthly basis;
- Participate in Information Campaign activities outside of the CO classroom as needed;
- Maintain close contact with the CO Manager in Mae Sot;
- Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with partner agencies including the UNHCR, IOM, NGOs, and CBOs as appropriate and in conjunction with the CO Manager;
- Assist with the accurate maintenance of START database records including CO scheduling and post-CO data entry, as needed;
- Maintain a current understanding of the US Refugee Program and resettlement issues related to CO;
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position directly supervises: None
Indirect Reporting: None
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: RSC Asia CO Mae Sot, CO Bangkok and CO Malaysia, CO Bangladesh, Case Processing, Program Support, Casework and Operations teams.
External: USRAP partners, including IOM and UNHCRJob Requirements:
- University degree in relevant field, or equivalent professional experience;
- Experience teaching/training adults preferably in a refugee context;
- Experience teaching/training children/youth is a plus;
- Experience supervising staff, conducting observations, and developing curriculum desirable;
- Experience in refugee resettlement processing including START preferred.
- Experience living overseas in a Western country; preferably America, desirable;
- Willingness and ability to travel and/or relocate to processing sites to meet the program's needs;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment;
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work independently, set priorities, effectively manage time and staff, and meet deadlines;
- Excellent spoken and written English;
- Knowledge of Karen and/or Burmese is a plus;
- Flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
- Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office programs, and e-mail;