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

Job Description

• Position: Linguistic & Cultural Consultant (Muong) - CLICK HERE FOR VIETNAMESE
• Location: Ho Chi Minh
• Employment: Consultant
• Expected starting day: Nov-2023

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 Northern province, with a focus on supporting schools and classrooms where the M??ng language is primarily spoken. As Muong 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 Muong speakers learning Vietnamese, ultimately enhancing their transition into primary school.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will develop a comprehensive briefing (no less than 2,000 words, excluding citation) that includes a language analysis and cultural overview.

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

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

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Vietnamese and Muong languages
• Understanding of and respect for the Muong culture and community
• Linguistic knowledge of both Vietnamese and Muong (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

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

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