Deaf Education Country Lead Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Fiji (Job ID 42278)

Description

Seeking Deaf Education Country Leads to play a critical support role in delivering the Improving Education and Learning for the Deaf in the Pacific Programme.

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Multiple roles
• Location: Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tonga or Vanuatu
• Part-time roles with flexible working arrangements between May 2024 to April 2025

Improving Education and Learning for the Deaf in the Pacific

Tetra Tech International Development is supporting the design of the Improving Education and Learning for the Deaf in the Pacific Programme, funded by The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), to improve education and learning for the Deaf in Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

We are seeking Deaf Education Country Leads who are able to lead consultations with key stakeholders in each of these countries. The Leads will identify, consult and support a range of stakeholders to be involved in the design of this project. These stakeholders will include the deaf community, Ministries of Education, teachers, families, and wider communities. They will also engage directly with deaf learners. The work will involve holding interviews and facilitating workshops with stakeholders as well as summarising and analysing information that has been shared.

The views of key stakeholders in each country to inform the design will be the key outcome of the role. The ideal candidates for these roles are individuals with a deep understanding of deaf culture, context and sign language and who identify as culturally and linguistically deaf. They will have skills in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and a willingness to build and share their skills with a team working across several countries.

We also welcome applications from candidates from the wider disability community who have existing relationships with the deaf community and a commitment to supporting deaf leadership and inclusion and for innovative ways of delivering the work (e.g. through a team approach or a deaf person working with a deaf ally)

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide inputs into the activity-wide design plan and stakeholder engagement plan to ensure that appropriate and reasonable activities are included for each country
• Build and maintain a country-specific stakeholder map and engagement plan that supports the appropriate inputs of relevant Government agencies, education system stakeholders (schools, students, unions, churches etc.), parents and communities, non-government organisations and, significantly, the deaf community
• Using context-specific approaches and tools, lead consultations with key stakeholders as set out in the engagement and design plans, with support from other team members as necessary, to explain the Activity and build understanding of stakeholder positions
• Ensure that the wider team are aware of country-specific risks, opportunities, preferences and resources related to the Activity

Selection criteria

• University qualification in a relevant subject area is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders from deaf/hard of hearing learners, teachers and teacher aides, families, school community and government officials to collect and provide information and perspectives.
• Use of communication and facilitation tools and willingness to learn and apply new techniques. Experience in undertaking research is an advantage.
• Communications and use of ICT for programme design and team work.
• Deep understanding of deaf culture, context and sign language. Identifying as culturally and linguistically deaf would be desirable.
• Existing relationships across the deaf community. Relationships with education stakeholders is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate using sign language is a strong advantage.
• A strong understanding and appreciation of Pacific cultures and contexts, including the opportunities and constraints of working in multi-country environments
• Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and preferably experience in, addressing issues of inclusion

To review the job advertisement in sign language, please click here.

For a complete position description, please click here.

How to apply

• We are open to receiving applications in a variety of forms, including by clicking "Apply for job" at the top of this page or via email to Neelam Sidhu idev.hrservices@tetratech.com
• Please note applications via video will be accepted via email submissions only.
• A completed application includes:
• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages if written), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
• We are open to considering applications that offer innovative solutions. Please tell us in your application how you would deliver the work and who would be involved
• Please note, candidates need to be based in the country for the position they are applying for

Apply before Thursday, 30 May 2024 at 11:59 PM AEST

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.

Project opportunity

Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients

Education (International Development) 

• Organization: 755 COZ