Subject Matter Expert Application
Switchboard invites experienced refugee resettlement and integration professionals to join our network of subject matter experts. Through this network, we provide personalized technical assistance to refugee service providers in the United States who currently receive funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
We are currently seeking consultants able to respond to requests from the field that may include: consultation via phone or virtual meeting, development and review of materials and tools, and group webinar training. Relevant areas of expertise include: adult education; case management; children, youth, and family services; community engagement; employment, financial capabilities; health, mental health and wellness; monitoring and evaluation; and organizational development. Across subject matter areas, Switchboard’s approach to technical assistance integrates gender equality and relies on the best available evidence. As appropriate, technical assistance also incorporates trauma-informed approaches.
If you are interested in applying to join our consultant roster, please complete the form below.
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Toolkit
Supporting Afghan Students in Schools & Youth Programs in the United StatesIn the 2021-22 school year and beyond, schools across the United States will enroll significant numbers of children and youth from Afghanistan. These students fled…
Guide
Afghan BackgrounderThis backgrounder contains historical, political, and cultural information to cultivate a general understanding of Afghans arriving in the U.S. The ongoing crisis in Afghanistan is…
Archived Webinar
Who are the Afghan Newcomers? Understanding the Background and Socio-cultural Strengths and Needs of Afghan Evacuees to the U.S.Hosted on October 26, 2021, this training was delivered by Farid Saydee, President of Language Mentors International; Durana Saydee, Research Associate with Language Mentors International;…
Video
Who are Refugees and How Do They Arrive in the United States?This animated video explains the process of refugee resettlement, from flight and displacement to arrival and integration, through the true story of a family’s resettlement…
