Malaysia: Project Managers
Country: Malaysia
Closing date: 19 Jan 2014
We are looking for 4 project managers to be part of an exciting project with the Malaysian Ministry of Education starting as soon as possible. These posts will be based in East Malaysia.
This is an excellent development opportunity for anyone interested in teacher training or mentoring in a rural, primary context and a unique chance to experience the biodiversity of Borneo from within its fascinating culture.
You will be responsible for a dispersed team of teacher-development mentors working to provide and support Malaysian early primary teachers with methodology training, teaching resources and continuous professional development in order to improve the teaching of English in Malaysia. You will also contribute to the academic planning, design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
This is a rewarding opportunity for you to make a real difference to classroom teaching and learning in East Malaysia.
So, what are we offering?
- A monthly gross salary ranges from RM 13,512 to RM 14,339 (starting point on scale depends on your qualification and experience)
- Flights, relocation and settling-in expenses
- Transportation
- Comprehensive health insurance
And what are we looking for?
- You should be between 27 and 63 years old (this is a requirement set by the MoE for this post).
- You should have an undergraduate/university degree.
- You should also have an internationally recognised TEFL Diploma (Cambridge DELTA/Trinity DipTESOL) or equivalent post-graduate teaching qualification (i.e., PGCE/B.Ed in Primary/relevant subject)
- You should also have significant relevant teaching experience, teacher training skills and experience of relevant project management. Experience of mentoring and managing projects in developing contexts would be an added advantage.
To get a flavour of what’s involved, watch our promotional recording here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOokMp8Y4k
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How to apply:
Interested applicants should go to our E-recruitment jobs portal via the link http://jobs.britishcouncil.org and submit an application online.
Enquiries about the post can be sent to recruitment@britishcouncil.org.my
We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified.
CVs and resumes will not be accepted as formal applications.
