The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth announces that, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation of the Employment of Employees of Indefinite and Fixed-term Employees in the Public Service Law of 2016 [LAW 70(I)/2016 (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE LAW), APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF ONE (1) FIXED-TERM EMPLOYEE AT THE CYPRUS PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EXECUTION OF A REGULAR PROJECT, UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT ON 31 JANUARY 2024.
The need for employment is related to the implementation of the European project "Learning from the Extremes (LfE)".
The need for employment relates to the implementation of the European project "Learning from the Extremes (LfE)". The project is co-funded by the European Commission under the European Programme "Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions in the field of "Communications Networks, Content and Technology"- Preparatory Action - Increasing access to educational tools in areas and communities with low connectivity or access to technologies". Interested parties can find more information about the project at https:/learningfromtheextremes.eu/.
(1) Qualifications required:
i. University diploma or degree or equivalent qualification in a subject related to education that allows appointment to the Public Education Service.
ii. Recent experience of at least six (6) months (employer/employers certificate required) in at least one of the following areas:
1 Teaching experience in adult education
2 Teaching students
3 Research experience
iii. Very good knowledge of Greek and English (as determined by the criteria of the Public Service Commission, see
iii. Very good knowledge of Greek and English (as determined by the criteria of the Public Service Commission, see
iii.
iv. Not having been convicted of any prison sentence for a felony or for an offence of dishonesty or moral turpitude.
v. Integrity of character, administrative and organisational ability, responsibility, initiative and good humour.
(2) Additional qualifications
i. Master's degree (at least at Master's level) in Education Sciences or Educational Technology or Educational Administration or Information Technology
ii. Doctoral degree in Education Sciences or Educational Technology or Educational Administration or Information Technology
iii. Recent teaching experience of at least six (6) months in the field of adult education, see
iii. Recent teaching experience of at least six (6) months in the field of adult education, see
. Notes (a certificate is required)
iv. Recent work experience of at least six (6) months in the field of digital education (integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning, digital literacy), cf. Notes (a certificate is required)
v. Recent experience in managing or participating in the implementation team of a European project e.g. Erasmus+, Structural Funds, etc. (a certificate of participation of the applicant from the project coordinator or other competent body is required)
vi. Recent experience in managing or participating in the implementation team of more than one European project (with a minimum duration of six months for each project)
vii. Author/publication of at least one peer-reviewed scientific journal article or publication of a scientific monograph/book/manual on a topic related to digital education - integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning, digital literacy (an electronic link or a copy of each publication needs to be provided)
(3) The tasks to be performed by the recruited person will be those listed in the project. More specifically, they are described below:
i. Participate in the implementation of the work packages of the European project Learning from the Extremes (LfE)
ii. Coordinate and monitor a pilot implementation of the project
iii. Conduct research (interviews, focus groups, questionnaires) and data analysis
iv. Production of reports based on literature review
v. Preparation of reports and project implementation reports
vi. Organisation of project promotion and dissemination events at local and European level
vii. Daily communication with project partners
viii. Participation in meetings in Cyprus and abroad
ix. Administrative and financial management of the project
x. Support to schools and teachers on digital technologies
xi. Development of training materials for teachers and school managements on issues related to digital education - integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning, digital literacy
xii. Design and implementation of training programmes and conferences
(4) Criteria for the evaluation of candidates (who meet the Required Qualifications) as defined by the Application Evaluation Committee
| Additional Qualifications | Units (0-19) | Remarks |
| [*]Master's degree (at least at Master's level) in Education Sciences or Educational Technology or Educational Administration or Computer Science | 0-2 |
Submit data: Submit a copy of the degree(s) |
| [*]PhD in Education Sciences or Educational Technology or Educational Administration or Computer Science | 0-3 |
Submission of data: Submit a copy of the qualification(s) |
| iii. Recent teaching experience of at least six (6) months in the field of adult education | 0-3 |
Submission of data: Submit relevant certificate (with reference to subject and population) |
| iv. Recent work experience of at least six (6) months in the field of digital education (integration of digital technologies in teaching and learning, digital literacy) | 0-3 |
Submission of data: Submit a relevant certificate (with reference to the tasks) |
| [*]Recent experience in managing or participating in the implementation team of a European project e.g. Erasmus+, Structural Funds, etc. | 0-3 |
Submission of data: A certificate of participation of the applicant(s) from the project coordinator(s) or other competent body (with reference to the role of the applicant(s)), as well as the project(s) details (title, time period - from - to -, funding framework, total budget, project coordinator at project and country level, project website or reference to other relevant information material) |
| vi. Recent experience in managing or participating in the implementation team of more than one European project (with a minimum duration of six months for each) | 0-2 |
Submission of data: Submit a certificate of participation of the applicant(s) from the project coordinator(s) or other competent body (with reference to the role of the applicant(s)), as well as the project(s) details (title, time period -from- to-, funding framework, total budget, project coordinator at project and country level, project website or reference to other relevant information material). |
| vii. Writing/publishing at least one peer-reviewed scientific journal article or publishing a scientific monograph/book/manuscript on a topic related to digital education - integrating digital technologies in teaching and learning, digital literacy | 0-3 |
Submit data: Submit an electronic link or copy of each author/publication |
Notes:
1) Base pay will be at the starting step of Scale A8, reduced by 10% in accordance with the Budget Act. This will be in addition to any approved increase and the salary allowance in effect during the period of employment.
2) Recent experience means experience gained within the last seven (7) years.
2) Recent experience means experience gained within the last seven (7) years.
3) The possession of only one Master's or Doctoral degree will be given credit, irrespective of whether the candidate holds more than one.
4) The first candidate with the highest marks will be selected.
5) In case of a tie then a draw will be made between the tied candidates.
5) In case of a tie then a draw will be made between the tied candidates. The draw will be made by the three-member Evaluation Committee in the presence of the candidates.
6) The term "university degree or qualification" includes a postgraduate degree or qualification.
7) Language proficiency levels will be demonstrated in accordance with the acceptable evidence set out by the Civil Service Commission as detailed on the page: Civil Service Commission | Language Proficiency Presumptions. In view of the judgment of the Supreme Court in Revision Appeal 60/2011, candidates will be required to provide evidence of language proficiency at the required level either through acceptable evidence or through tests by the closing date for applications. The duties of the post may involve working outside normal Civil Service working hours, but the total number of hours worked will not exceed the specified number of hours per week. The original supporting documents/evidence should be presented in case they are requested for verification.
9) In case of non-receipt of the necessary certificates/evidence for the qualifications/items declared in the online and/or paper application, the applicant will be considered as not possessing the relevant required qualification or qualification that will be an evaluation criterion and therefore the qualification, will not be taken into account and will not be evaluated.
10) The person selected will be invited to sign a private fixed-term employment contract for as long as necessary for the completion of the project. The contract shall be automatically terminated in compliance with the Termination of Employment Act in the event that the work for which they are hired to perform ceases to exist prior to the completion of the project. The period of employment of fixed-term employees will be for a period of up to one year. Upon termination of the employment of fixed-term staff, the employment of fixed-term staff shall be automatically terminated without payment of compensation or compliance with any other wording. It is noted that the position is not renewable and does not in any way constitute prior service or a prerequisite for any advertisement for a permanent position.
Interested candidates must submit their application in two parts, as follows:
1) Interested candidates must complete the online Application Form "Application for Employment of Temporary Employees in the Public Service for the purposes of the European project Learning from the Extremes", which is posted on the website of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute (www.pi.ac.cy). The application must be duly completed, all the requested information must be uploaded electronically and accompanied by all the necessary certificates or other supporting documents.
2) Interested parties must print out their completed electronic Application Form "Application for Employment of Fixed-Term Employees in the Public Service for the purposes of the European project Learning from the Extremes", sign it and attach the necessary certificates/certificates/evidence, must submit it in a sealed envelope in person or send it by courier service to the Secretariat of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, 40 Makedonia Avenue, 2238 Latsia, Nicosia, Nicosia, between the hours of 08:30-14:30. The external envelope should be marked "Application for Employment of Temporary Employees for the purposes of the European project Learning from the Extremes."
- The last date for receipt of paper applications is Tuesday 10 January, 2023, at 14:30.
- The last date for submission of online applications is Tuesday 10 January, 2023, at 14:30.
- Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
- Applications that are not submitted as described above (in two parts: electronic and paper) will be rejected and will not be considered.
- Applications that are not fully and correctly completed, signed and accompanied by all the necessary supporting documents will be rejected and will not be examined.
For further information, please contact:
Theodora Kakouri (telephone 22402313, e-mail address kakouri.th@cyearn.pi.ac.cy)
Elena Dimosthenous (telephone 22402308,
e-mail address demosthenous.e@cyearn.pi.ac.cy)
Michael Magos (phone 22402351, e-mail address magos.m@cyearn.pi.ac.cy)
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