(AFG) Gender Occupational Opportunity Development (GOOD) Deputy Program Manager (DPM)

*****THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING***** REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW FOR THE GENDER OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITY DEVELPOMENT PROGRAM (GOOD) Female Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to provide English language training and supervision for Dari/Pashto-speaking Women members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF); In support of the Warfighter FOCUS (WFF) training contract in Kabul, Afghanistan. DPM will improve the Female Afghans’ job-related duties requiring the written comprehension of Dari/Pashto, the comprehension and speaking of English, and provide office/computer skills training to be able to contribute to the Afghan National Army’s mission. Due to cultural sensitivities in the region, the US Army has established a requirement for female instructors to train female Afghan personnel. This is considered a Bona Fide Occupational qualification (BFOQ) for the position. The DPM must possess a collaborative nature, strong interpersonal, and leadership skills; the ability to thrive in challenging, high-ambiguity work environments. The DPM reports to the ELT Program Manager. WORK HOURS Work may include nights, holidays, and weekends on short notice. Standard will be to provide ELT guidance and supervision, program development, and related tasks for six (6) days per week for up to twelve (12) hours per day while at OCONUS work site, and a standard 40 hour work week while at CONUS work sites. RESPONSIBILITIES Female DPM responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Accept tasking and guidance from English Language Training (ELT) Program Manager •Supervise all “ Good” Program instructors •Assist in overall program leadership •Plan, design and deliver customized programs of English language instruction •Create lesson plans, presentations, visual aids and other training materials as required •Manage training activities an oversee curriculum development •Research and develop specialized language content (ESP) as required •Test taking preparation and strategies •Design, create and administer various training assessments and evaluations •Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required program reports and records •Pursue continuous improvement of training services and products •Set up, rearrange, improvise and maintain physical training spaces as required •Mentor local national Literacy trainers as required •Observe, obey and disseminate all established safety procedures and protocols •Actively participate and lead in meetings, training, professional development, exercises and drills as directed •Actively participate in the Raytheon performance development process •Observe and comply with all company personnel/administrative processes •Other program duties as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE •Native English speaker •Six (6) years teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to include Two (2) years’ experience in Administration/Clerical Office Management and supervisory experience •High degree of competency with Microsoft Office productivity suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) •Excellent written and oral communications skills •Superb interpersonal skills, with proven ability to exercise respect and cultural sensitivity a work in multi-cultural environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Interim DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start. REQUIRED EDUCATION · Have a BA degree from accredited school in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or education-related field from an accredited institution plus 6 years related work experience or 4 years related experience with a Master’s degree. Eight (8) years of additional equivalent work experience (14 total years) may be accepted in lieu of BA/BS education requirement. OTHER REQUIREMENTS -Must be female •Must be able to obtain a visa for Afghanistan ·Willingness to travel outside of protected areas via military convoys or MILAIR, and wear protective clothing and equipment as required ·Deploy to various locations throughout Afghanistan, in support of mobile training team (MTT) mission requirements as directed ·Passport must be valid for at least 1 year prior to in country arrival DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE •Six (6) years developing curriculum to include design, scope and sequence, adaptation, resource identification and implementation, detailed lesson creation, activity design, supporting materials creation and assessment •Minimum 120-hour teaching certificate (CELTA, TESOL, TEFL, etc.) from an accredited institution •Master’s degree in education or related field •International teaching or training experience, particularly in Muslim cultures and teaching Women. •Experience teaching in operational military environments •Certified Literacy Master Instructor •Capable of teaching basic and advanced computer competency, basic and advanced Microsoft Office program use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other specific administration type duties such as filing, office organization •Possess current DoD Secret security clearance eligibility •Prior leadership experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT •Include but are not limited to the wear of body armor and helmet Personal Protective Gear, unassisted lifting and carrying of duffle bags during transit not exceed the weight of 70 lbs per piece, and the unassisted movement over uneven terrain. •Must be willing to work and live in Afghanistan with an understanding that there could be further assignments to any location in Afghanistan based upon the needs of the U.S. Government, to include hostile and austere areas. •As required, must be able to attend and pass USG deployment requirements at CONUS Replacement Center (CRC), Fort Bliss, Texas or equivalent location. •Must be able to continuously meet the medical requirements for the position being offered as determined by a pre-employment medical screening and in accordance with published CRC and USCENTCOM medical deployment standards. •Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to eight (8) hours per day and sit for up to three (3) hours per day. •Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows / knees, and reach above / below shoulders. •Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print. •Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear. •Employee will be required to work and live in a potentially hostile environment, at remote locations, and under austere conditions. 83996

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