The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

To provide special education training in Sign Language and lip reading for School Teachers, Special Education Teachers at Preparatory education (PERCs, VPECs & HBE new approach), Inclusive Education Resource Persons, and CBR Workers.

Collect, design, produce and update appropriate special education training materials in sign language for all categories of trainees, however in coordination with special education officer.

Provide technical support and on job training in special education to Disability Project Special Education Teachers (SET), and CBR Workers.

Select appropriate and useful methods of training at different levels of children with special needs based on the children’s assessment,

Ensure the implementation and consideration of PERCS and VPECs Guidelines in designing of teaching materials, students’ classification and selection of teaching methodology.

Compile and keep a copy of all training material, plans, schedules prepared and conducted within the project and provide the Special Education Officer with accurate and up-to-date information in this regard monthly.

Work to ensure that the Program incorporates M&E results and lessons learnt from field operations to improve and develop program implementation strategies, methodologies, and results

Collect and disseminate good practice regarding special education on a local, national and international level

Monthly, quarterly and annual report preparation and submission to SEO.

Language requirements, if any

 Fluent in Dari, Pashto and sign Language and lip reading

Qualifications Required

Having technical education and skills in sign language and lip reading and bachelor’s degree is given preference.

Familiarity with pedagogical methods tailored for teaching sign language.

Work Experience

3-4 years’ experience in teaching children with special needs, especially within an NGO or similar organization,

Having full command of Braille (Visually Impaired)

Understand different teaching methodologies for teaching children with Special Needs

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Special Education Resource Person (SERP) Visually Impairment -1272024). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

jobs@nacaf.org