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Terms of Reference
Qualifications
Education
Work Experience
Professional Preparation
Personal Preparation
Upon Arrival
Upon Return
UNRWA Employment Details
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Supervise and coordinate work of educational team
Manage budget and monitor expenditures
Manage project staff
Promote vocational education within Palestinian community
Compile reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in education or related field
10 years management experience
English language
Computer proficiency
Organizational skills
Education
Valerie Kae Ken
Present
International Community Development program, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB
Apr-May 2009
CELTA Certificate - Teaching ESL, Global Village, Calgary, AB
Nov. 2008
Travel Writing Course, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB
Sept 2008
Writing for Magazines Course, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB
Jan-Apr 2007
Certificate - Web Design, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB
May–Aug 2003
Studies in Adult Education Certificate, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB
Sept 1978 to
June 1980
Certificate (with Distinction) – Clothing Production/Pattern Cutting, London College of
Fashion, England
Jun 1980
Certificate (with Distinction) - Women’s Light Clothing Manufacture, City and Guilds of
London Institute, England
Sept 1982-Jan1983 Travel and Tourism 1, Seneca College, CFCCP, Baden-Sollingen, West Germany
Sept 1968-Jun1970 Graduated Registered Nurse, Regina Grey Nuns Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan
LANGUAGES
English – fluent, French – basic, German – limited
COUNTRIES of WORK EXPERIENCE
Canada, Uganda, Rwanda, Romania, Germany
Record of Work Experience (1 of 2)
Valerie Kae Ken
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PRESENT
Contract - Child and Family Services Authority, Calgary, Alberta
- Life History Writer
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AUG 2009-OCT 2011
Margaret Chisholm Resettlement Centre, Calgary, Alberta
- Teaching ESL (volunteer) to refugee and refugee claimants
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JUNE, 2010
Contract – (TVET) Rwanda Workforce Development Authority (WDA), Rwanda.
- Educator, Designed and delivered Professional Development Workshop
Tailoring Schools, Southern Province
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1996 TO PRESENT
Over 15 years volunteer work in Africa
St. Francis Family Helper Project, Nyamitanga, Uganda
CFJ Padri Vjeko Centre, Kivumu, Rwanda
- Curriculum development, Educator/Consultant - Tailoring Schools
•
SEPT - OCT 2003
ACCC - Association of Canadian Community Colleges, Ottawa, Ontario.
Consulting position in Romania. (Small Leather Good Manufacture) –
- Designing Training Curriculum & Teaching Modules
- Reviewing and approving equipment lists
Record of Work Experience (2 of 2)
Valerie Kae Ken
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JULY - AUGUST 2002
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1990 - 2002
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OCT, 1999 - FEB, 2000
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1995 TO 1998
Self-employed - Market Weavers, Byward Market, Ottawa, Ontario
- Member of Co-operative - artisans designing high-end clothing
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1996 TO 1998
Self–employed. Southex Exhibition Inc, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ON
- designing and manufacturing high-end leather clothing &
accessories
ACCC - Association of Canadian Community Colleges, Ottawa, Ontario
Consulting position in Romania. (Leather Clothing Manufacture)
- Designing Training Curriculum & Teaching Modules
- Reviewing and approving equipment lists
Self-employed, SuModa Design Company, Ottawa, Ontario
- Designing and producing high end custom clothing
Contract - Olds Community College, Olds, Alberta
- Instructor, Department of Fashion Design
- Classical and Contemporary Tailoring, Draping, Sewing with
specialty fabrics, Sewing Proficiency and Basic Sewing Skills
Photos from Classrooms
in Rwanda..
Professional Preparation
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Research
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Exact location of employment
Visa requirements, work permit, resident permit,
Immigration & custom procedures
Political stability of situation
Physical security while on location
Medical healthcare system in Syria
Transport system within country
Scope of TVET project
Consider potential benefits versus disadvantages
Review
Terms of reference (TOR)
Travel arrangements
Accommodation arrangements
•
Networking
Relevant professional contacts in Canada & elsewhere (MEDIC – Micro-finance, Head of
International Dept.- Olds College, ICRC – contact in Geneva)
Investigate relevant internet sites
Join on-line forums, groups with similar expertise
Connect with persons already in situ
Personal Preparation
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Documents & paperwork in order
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Medical – check-up, insurance, immunization, dental, prescriptions, records
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Finances – banking arrangements, bill payments, notify credit card companies,
estimate expenses
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Contingency plans – in event of emergency
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Property arrangements – rental, discontinue services
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Packing requirements - weight allowance, pre-shipped items
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Communication arrangements – mail, change of address, contact numbers
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Research – country history, politics, culture, local customs, cuisine, language,
currency, cost of living, banking procedures
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Briefing - contact CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) to connect with Arab
speaking person for personal briefing
Upon Arrival
• Register with proper authorities
Canadian embassy/consulate
Syrian authorities
• Orientation to workplace
Transport arrangements
Customary work schedule
Resources available
Expectations
Key contacts
• Accommodation concerns
Assessing the neighbourhood
Location of essential shopping locations
Cleaning, renovation, furniture purchase as required
Connecting any utilities
Upon Return
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Documentation:
- Register back with Canadian authorities
- Driver’s license renewal
- Renewal of medical coverage, etc.
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Accommodation arrangements:
- Moving stored items
- Utility hook-ups
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Financial Issues
- Currency exchange
- Bank account transfer
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Medical & dental check-up
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Re-connect with family & friends
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Find someone who shares a similar experience
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Continue contact with colleagues in Syria
Additional
Web-sites – Validating Work Experience - Valerie Kae Ken
• http://vjeko-rwanda.info/en/news/373-jos-jednom-sam-ponovo-uafrici.html
• http://vjeko-rwanda.info/en/news/233-dvotjedni-tecajusavrsavanja-za-ucitelje.html
• http://vjeko-rwanda.info/en/news/231-poklon-za-kivumu.html
• http://vjeko-rwanda.info/en/news/65-josephovo-iskustvo.html
• http://vjeko-rwanda.info/en/news/77-josipova-kuca.html
• http://vjeko-rwanda.info/en/news/21-moje-iskustvo-u-kivumuruanda.html