Many groups around the world want to strengthen how people read, write and learn in their own languages. This role is for someone who enjoys helping communities build strong learning programs and clear written systems that fit local needs. A third party is sharing this opening for candidates who want steady work that supports education in different cultural settings.
The Literacy and Education Specialist will help design and guide literacy projects, work with local partners and support schools and adult learning efforts. The role calls for someone who can plan programs, train others, develop reading materials and offer steady guidance from start to finish.
Job summary
Position: Literacy and Education Specialist
Company: SIL International
Location: Remote, global
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: Not listed
Job Category: Literacy, Education, Community Development
About the company
SIL International is an organization that supports language development work in many regions. The group partners with communities to improve reading, writing and education in local languages. SIL works with schools, leaders and other groups to build strong literacy programs that match the needs of each area. Its focus is on clear language use, cultural understanding and training that helps people use written forms of their languages.
About this role
The Literacy and Education Specialist helps communities plan and guide literacy efforts. These efforts may include multilingual education, adult learning and the early steps of building written systems. The person in this role supports program design, writer training, basic teaching tools and the creation of learning materials. Work also includes workshops, support for teachers and training in program management. This role suits someone who enjoys cultural work, values clear teaching and can help local teams run strong programs.
Job responsibilities
Partner with community groups and organizations to plan and carry out literacy and education projects.
Guide planning and provide expert help during program design and implementation.
Take part in multilingual education programs that support learners in more than one language.
Develop literacy tools and education materials that fit the local context.
Maintain good working ties with outside partners, including government contacts.
Monitor program progress, evaluate results and guide needed adjustments.
Lead and take part in workshops for teachers, writers and other project staff.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Client focus and care in working with communities.
Clear and simple communication in workshops and meetings.
Strong planning and organizing skills.
Ability to build and keep strong relationships.
Teamwork skills that support group goals.
Comfort speaking to groups and giving presentations.
Skill in building strong partnerships.
Education and experience
A bachelor’s degree and one to three years of relevant experience, or a mix of education and training that fits the role.
Working knowledge of language learning, cultural study and literacy education.
Skill in planning and guiding projects.
Helpful past experience working in multicultural settings.
Understanding of language and culture learning, sociolinguistics, orthography, phonetics, phonology and cultural anthropology.
Knowledge of material taught in the Literacy Megacourse or an equal program.
Skill with software used in literacy work such as primer building tools, shell book tools and basic desktop publishing.
Weekly hours
Forty hours each week.
How to apply
Submit your resume and a simple cover letter through the SIL International job portal.
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