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1) Subject: Various Jobs from Arabic K-12

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Date: 26 Jul 2010
From:  reposted from Arabic K-12
Subject: Various Jobs from Arabic K-12


1) JOB POSTING: Program Manager, Arabic Language and Culture Initiative at Qatar Foundation International

The Qatar Foundation International (QFI - www.qfi.org) is a foundation with an interest in bridging cultures through education exchanges between the Middle East and world, seeks an exceptionally qualified, experienced education professional with not-for-profit experience to develop and oversee its Arabic Language and Culture Initiative as Program Manager. 

Position Summary: 

Type: Full-time 
Reports to: Director of Programs 
Start Date: August 1, 2010 
Location: Washington, D.C. / with move to NYC in Summer 2010 
(with significant domestic and international travel) 

Responsibilities:
- Increase the number and quality of Arabic language programs in secondary schools in the United States
- Support the creation of age-appropriate curricula, learning materials, and assessment mechanisms
- Increase the supply of highly-qualified teachers of Arabic
- Use technology to support new curricula, instructional delivery, and teacher collaboration
- Manage a portfolio of Arabic-related grants and projects, including school partnerships and exchanges and curriculum development projects
- Develop partnerships and maintain relationships with schools and academic institutions, professional associations, the private sector, NGOs, and government agencies
- Coordinate networking events related to the teaching of Arabic language and culture
- Contribute to the development of QFI’s overarching education strategy 

Qualifications: 
- Minimum of 6 years of international education program management experience
- Strong knowledge of the Middle East (familiarity with other regions a plus)
- A network of contacts in education
- Ability to work as part of a team, but with minimal oversight
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Arabic language skills preferred
- Master's degree or equivalent 


To Apply: 
Applicants must submit a cover letter, C.V., three references and a writing sample electronically to the Director of Human Resources at HR at QFI.org 
Application Deadline: July 23, 2010 
Due to the volume of applications expected, only final candidates will be notified.

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2) JOB POSTING: Translator at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates is looking for a translator in the DC area to fill a full-time position. The candidate must be in fluent in Arabic and English (speaking, reading and typing). If you are interested, please send an email to Layali Eshqaidef at layali715 at gmail.com.

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3) JOB POSTING: ALTA Language Services Consulting Job (Iraqi Arabic)

ALTA Language Services, Inc. (ALTA) is an independent firm recognized as a leader in language services and language testing in the United States. Currently, ALTA is seeking native to nearly native Iraqi-Arabic linguists, preferably with a strong degree of familiarity with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scales (http://www.govtilr.org/), to be a part of a two-day teleconference panel determining the passing score for government listening comprehension tests. Passing scores will be set according to the ILR scale for the 0+ - 2 levels. The teleconference is currently slated to take place in late July and will last two full working days. 

If you are interested in obtaining more details regarding participation, including compensation for your participation, in the teleconference panel, please contact Jocelyn McFarlane at jmcfarlane at altalang.com with an attachment of your current curriculum vitae. You may also reach her at 404.920.3826.

You can learn more about the company at their website, www.altalang.com


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