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The intern will:

- Develop an English training programme and materials, update the curriculum and train IFA’s trainers both in English and as trainers who use and update the curriculum regularly.

- Assist with strengthening the English language skills of the IFA officials to allow for better engagement with regional and international opportunities.

- Update English language teaching and training materials (intermediate and advanced levels) for IFA English courses for use by Lao diplomats and government officials.

- Ensure that course modules, seminars, workshops and English training courses are always conducted in English at IFA

- Seek regular support and guidance from an e-mentor

- Identify gender mainstreaming activities and initiatives that directly tackle issues relating to inclusion (people with disabilities, indigenous minority groups, and people living with HIV/AIDS).

Essential Academic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Linguistics, English or other related field
- TESL/TESOL certification

Essential Professional Background/Competencies

- Experience in teaching English as a second language
- Experience with mentoring, tutoring and supporting skills acquisition
- Experience working in a cross-cultural, multi-lingual environment
- Experience with training of teachers/trainer
- Experience of active learning methodologies and ToT 

Desirable Professional Background/Competencies

- Experience working in a government context
- Experience working as a volunteer or promoting volunteerism
- Familiar with participatory approaches

Important information for candidates

Cuso International covers the majority of the cost of being an overseas volunteer, including:

- Return airfare and visa/permit costs
- Accommodation while overseas
- Modest living allowance while overseas
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
- The cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while overseas and upon return
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and in-country training orientation

Fundraising: As a registered charitable organization in Canada and the United States, Cuso International relies on the fundraising efforts of its volunteers in order to implement our innovative and sustainable development programs overseas. Although it is not mandatory for IYIP interns to fundraise in order to participate in IYIP, we encourage them to fundraise for Cuso International in support of our work to reduce poverty and inequality around the world.

E-volunteering: Depending on the nature of the placement, the intern might be required to provide e-volunteering support to the local partner or Cuso International before or after the field placement.