Linguistic & Cultural Consultant (Khmer) (Room to Read)

Job Description

• Position: Linguistic & Cultural Consultant (Khmer)
• Location: Ho Chi Minh
• Employment: Consultant
• Expected starting day: Nov-2023
• Application Deadline:  Sun, 2023-11-19

Background

Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in 23 countries and in more than 182,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to benefit 40 million children by 2025. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

Background for this project

Room to Read will implement the program in a Mekong Delta province, with a focus on supporting schools and classrooms where the Khmer language is primarily spoken. As Khmer exhibits unique characteristics in relation to Vietnamese, the consultant will identify these linguistic characteristics and advise on the design of language-specific activities in Room to Read’s curriculum. This will help to ensure that the program effectively addresses the specific needs of Khmer speakers learning Vietnamese, ultimately enhancing their transition into primary school.

Scope of Work:

• Identifies the linguistic similarities and differences between Khmer and Vietnamese
• In relation to these linguistic similarities and differences, outlines best practices and important considerations for teaching Vietnamese to Khmer speakers
• Lists a set of potential classroom activities specifically designed to support Khmer speakers learning of Vietnamese
• Includes a work cited section documenting sources used to inform the recommendations

• Describe important Khmer cultural practices, such as traditional celebrations, rituals and customs.
• Describe core values and beliefs of the Khmer community
• List any other important cultural considerations to support curriculum developers in creating culturally sensitive and inclusive learning materials for Khmer children

The consultant should draw on relevant language, literacy, and cultural research and reports to inform their briefing. The consultant will also develop a PowerPoint presentation summarizing key points from the briefing.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Vietnamese and Khmer languages
• Understanding of and respect for the Khmer culture and community
• Linguistic knowledge of both Vietnamese and Khmer (language structures, grammar, etc.)
• Degree in linguistics, early childhood education, or similar
• Experience working in diverse communities or multi-cultural/international experience
• Experience designing language programs or age-appropriate learning materials.

• Proposal submission: Novemver 13th – November 19th, 2023, by 5pm.
• Proposal evaluation and selection: by November 24th, 2023
• First draft for comment: by December 14th, 2023.
• Final report: by December 22nd, 2023.

Application Procedure:

While the days and times worked can be flexible, the consultant needs to be available to complete this project by December 22nd, 2023.

Application should include:

• CV(s)
• Workplan
• Cost estimation, showing calculation basis

Due to high applicant volume, we regret that we are not able to send personalized responses to all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

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