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• United States
  Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Centers for
  Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• The jobholder develops,
  documents and disseminates a cohesive Pre-Service Training (PST) and
  In-Service Training (IST) curricula 
  that includes core and sectoral competencies, objectives, content
  scope, sessions and sequence in line with Peace Corps HQ designed and post
  developed training goals and objectives
• Renders support in
  analyzing and assessing training and development needs for Trainees,
  Volunteers, Trainers and Peace Corps partner participants like
  Counterparts for ISTs and JITs
• Formulates
  training outlines and determines instructional methods utilizing knowledge
  of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods such as
  individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations and
  workshops
• The incumbent
  also selects and develops training and learning aids including training
  handbooks, practicum models, multimedia visual aids, e-learning
• Develops and
  integrates tools, processes and systems to evaluate effectiveness of
  training and programs, and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or
  recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods
• Carries out an
  inventory of needed training resources and identify additional
  requirements for effective Volunteer training
• Acts as Master
  Trainer and reviews instructor performance and recommends improvements to
  the program content and instructor presentation methods. May support the
  recruitment, selection, and training of instructors
• Is present
  during all training events and sessions to organize the learning space,
  ensure trainers’ and participants’ timely attendance, carry out
  observation and give feedback to Trainers, support the meeting of training
  objectives and ensure quality training
• The jobholder supports
  the design, planning of training content for the Training Design and
  Evaluation (TDE) Workshops and Training of Trainers for Pre-Service and
  In-Service Trainings
• Offers support
  in the design, planning and implementations of the In Service and Just In
  Time Trainings (JITs) for Peace Corps Uganda. This will involve design and
  evaluation activities
• With the MRE
  Specialist, develops and administers observation and feedback tools to
  Volunteers and other participants and report findings to the Training
  manager, Program Managers, DPT and training staff for use in designing and
  delivering of training events
• Designs and
  deliver trainings in area of expertise
• Serves as
  Training Coordinator in charge in the absence of the Training Manager
• Maintains
  up-to-date information regarding relevant adult education and training
  techniques; contact lists of relevant local organizations, institutions,
  and agencies; and other published resources including reference texts,
  professional journals and other similar information; and make the
  information readily available to staff and Volunteers
• Keenly analyzes
  data, disseminates to Program and Training staff for feedback and use in
  design of future trainings
• Documents
  finding and compiles reports as appropriate
• Serve as
  Training Coordinator in charge at training events in the absence of the
  Training Manager. Draft a complete guide to document that role. 
• Performs any other
  duties as assigned

• Construct four
  training books, with a table of contents, as follows:

• PST Training
  Book for Core trainings,
• PST Training
  Book for Health Sectoral Technical Training,
• PST Training
  Book  for Agribusiness Sectoral
  Technical Training and
• PST GTOT
  Training Book. 

• The applicant
  for the United States Peace Corps Training Specialist career placement
  should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a field of study relevant for development,
  training and adult education; curriculum development;
• A minimum of
  three years’ experience with relevant government agencies, higher
  institutions of learning, not-for-profit organizations, or private
  businesses.
• Excellent
  computer skills,
• Ability to work
  independently with little supervision;
• Good training
  and Facilitation skills, good leadership, organization and time management
  skills;
• Willingness to
  take the initiative; excellent teamwork skills, strong service attitude;
  personal integrity; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the
  ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
  diverse community, strong interest in Uganda’s development; and ability to
  travel as needed
• Comprehensive
  knowledge of training plan, curriculum design and development
• Knowledge of
  implementation and facilitation of technical, operational, and/or
  specialty training events and program
• Ability to
  assess training needs and objectives, design, develop, implement, and
  evaluate responsive Training programs and initiatives including training
  plans, curricula, and methodology
• Knowledge of
  instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment
• Ability to work
  on a regular Monday through Friday schedule with occasional evening and
  weekend hours when necessary.
• Preferred
  qualifications: cross cultural training experience with Americans; ability
  to train trainers; study and/or experience in agriculture, development,
  community health, teaching or teacher training. 
• Excellent
  command of English, both spoken and written; native ability in spoken and
  written at least one Ugandan language;

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