Education and Training Officer

Live&Learn is looking for one qualified candidate for the position of Education and Training Officer to join its meaningful work in sustainability education and good governance for young people, schools, businesses and communities. Established in Vietnam in January 2009, Live&Learn’s mission is to reduce poverty and foster greater understanding and action towards a sustainable future through education, community mobilization and supportive partnerships. Live&Learn is also a member of Live&Learn Environmental Education (www.livelearn.org), with rich working experience in sustainable community development and education in the Asia-Pacific.

The Education and Training Officer will be responsible for developing education materials and delivering capacity building programs on climate change and good governance for young people and other stakeholders in schools, business and communities. The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to facilitate their involvement and to motivate and support  change in awareness and action of individuals and groups. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social sciences or related fields
- Excellent spoken and written English and Vietnamese
- Good computer applications and social networking skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Facebook...)
- A creative and positive person with strong coordination, facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and work independently
- A strong interest in sustainable development, from environmental to governance topics
- A passion for interactive training delivery and materials development
- Willingness to learn and share with a range of stakeholders, identify potential education and training opportunities
- Knowledge about graphics, design or experience in education is an advantage

Experience in education and training not essential, but is desirable. We seek an individual who has a strong willingness and ability to learn and can acquire skills and knowledge efficiently.

A full job description is attached herewith.

Please email a Cover Letter stating why you are suitable for this position, together with your CV (both in English) by 25 May 2010 to: [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will not be returned.