Position Description |
Country: |
Mauritania |
Calling Organization: |
ADRA-Mauritania |
Position Type(s): |
Dental, Medical, Teaching – Elementary, Teaching – ESL
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Length of Service: |
6-12 months |
Who makes Final Decision: |
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Beginning Date: |
Aug 15, 2020
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Ending Date: |
May 15, 2021 |
Urgent? |
No |
Application Deadline: |
Jul 30, 2020 |
Cancel call if not filled by: |
Nov 1, 2020 |
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Duties: |
Volunteer will promote health and hygiene in schools and other public gatherings. Topics include health, nutrition, hygiene and anti-tobacco. Methods include trainings, lectures, skits, and other interactive techniques. These volunteers will also assist with consultation and health screenings (blood pressures and diabetes) under the supervision of a doctor.
Education promoter. Volunteers will support education by working with children and/or adults to improve language and math skills. Work will be determined by languages spoken/written: English, French or Arabic. Non-French or Arabic speakers work in an active language learning program for unschooled and under schooled children. Training provided but volunteer comes up with curriculum. French or Arabic speakers may provide afterschool support for in-school children in a more formal setting, but must also come up with their own curriculum.
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On-site Orientation Provided? |
Yes |
Stipend during Orientation? |
No |
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Orientation Date: |
Sep 20, 2020 |
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Voice tape/phone interview required? |
No |
Institution requires signed agreement? |
Yes |
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Acceptable Dress: |
Women will be asked to wear local dress at times. When out of their home, women should wear clothing that covers legs, arms and head, but not form fitting. Men should not bear their chest and wear shorts knee length or longer. ADRA supplied clothing must be worn at ADRA events. |
Unacceptable Dress: |
Women: Shorts that are shorter then knee length and sleeves should be at least mid-upper arm, may wear what you like at home when no Mauritanians present
Men: Shorts that are shorter then knee length |
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Travel and Visa |
Destination City: |
Nouakchott |
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Airport: |
Nouakchott International Airport - Oumtounsy |
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Travel from Airport to Destination: |
ADRA Escort |
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Required Inoculations |
Hepatitis A,B. Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Meningitis |
Other Medical Recommendations |
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Visa Required? |
Yes |
Visa Type: |
Tourist |
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Who Applies: |
Volunteer-at airport |
Work Permit Required? |
No |
Who Applies: |
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Police Clearance Required: |
No |
HIV Clearance Required: |
No |
Child Protection Clearance Required: |
No |
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Send papers to: |
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Deadline: |
Aug 15, 2020 |
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Visa/Travel Details: |
(Visa, age, degree, medical vaccinations, etc.) Visa at the airport for Americans and Europeans. Residency card after 1 visa. ($140 total) Contact us for other nationalities. |
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