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CARITAS Switzerland (CACH) has been working in Ethiopia for more than 40 years. Currently CACH cooperates with national partners in Ethiopia. Recently, CACH has successfully been registered as an International Non-Government Organization in Ethiopia and has therefore become operational at project implementation level. CACH’s main working fields are the field Climate Change, Income, migration as well as supporting and implementing emergency and relief operations (Humanitarian Response). Our current working areas are in Oromia, SNNPR, Tigray and Sidama Regions which a high focus on Oromia. CACH supports and implements currently different projects in these regions.

In order to train our national and international staff in Afaan Oromo language, we are looking for a language institute/school that can provide an experienced teacher to come to our office twice a week to train a group of 8-12 people.

Summary of Duties

• Afaan Oromo Language class conducted in English for a group of 8 – 12 people
• Teaching methods should be innovative, participatory and curriculum should have a good balance between teaching grammar and focusing on talking
• Content of the language class:
• General understanding and basic training of the language
• Small talk, greetings, numbers, basic grammar, introducing oneself
• Small speeches and welcoming of project partners/beneficiaries
• Location of the class shall be Caritas Switzerland office in Hayahulet
• Time and date:
• Starting on 28 September or 05 October 2021, first round until the end of the year 2021
• Tuesdays 08:30 – 09:30 am & Thursdays 04:00 – 05:00 pm

Payment modalities

• Payment can be done on a monthly basis (approximately 8hours/month). Please indicate the cost per one hour of teaching.

Job Requirements

About you

• Teacher must be employed by a language school/institute
• Degree or certification in teaching, pedagogy or similar
• At least five years of experience as teacher for Afaan Oromo language for national and international students
• Proven innovative teaching methodologies and practices
• Very good communication and presentation skills in English

How to Apply

Please send an introduction letter where you elaborate on the experience of your language school/institute and highlight your teaching methodologies together with updated CVs (no longer than four pages) of available teachers. CV only applications will not be considered.

CV and introduction Letter must be in the same language as this vacancy note.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Application to be sent to: info_eth@caritas.ch with the reference: Afaan Oromo Language Teacher