Organisation: United States Peace Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Training Manager
About Peace Corps:
The Peace Corps is an agency of the United States Government, which
sends American Volunteer development workers to assist in capacity building and
technical assistance activities in over 70 countries worldwide. The
United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30
years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to
Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all
working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
sends American Volunteer development workers to assist in capacity building and
technical assistance activities in over 70 countries worldwide. The
United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30
years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to
Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all
working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease
Control - Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Language and Cross-Cultural
Facilitator (LCF) is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating
language and intercultural training at Pre-Service, In-Service and other
required opportunities for Peace Corps/Uganda. Working hand in hand with the
Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator, the LCF is expected to offer ongoing
language and intercultural support to new Volunteers by carrying out interest
survey (needs assessment) of each Volunteers so as to come out with strategies
to address them in subsequent trainings.
Facilitator (LCF) is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating
language and intercultural training at Pre-Service, In-Service and other
required opportunities for Peace Corps/Uganda. Working hand in hand with the
Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator, the LCF is expected to offer ongoing
language and intercultural support to new Volunteers by carrying out interest
survey (needs assessment) of each Volunteers so as to come out with strategies
to address them in subsequent trainings.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Area of Expertise:
- Design lesson plans
and deliver them to the Peace Corps Trainees, using appropriate techniques
and methodology - Prepare at least 10
session designs during TOT, which are ready to be delivered in the initial
weeks of PST - Conduct language
classes in the Ugandan Language of expertise - Make daily Trainee
assessments and adjust lesson plans according to the learning needs of
Trainees - Actively participate
in Pre-Service Training research for collection of teaching materials
relevant for language-technical and Cross Cultural training - Tutor learners with
special needs as, and when, such needs arises
Cross-Cultural Informant Guide:
- Using your knowledge
as a Ugandan, act as a guide in teaching about Ugandan cultures, with
specific emphasis on the uniqueness of your cultural grouping - The incumbent will be
using their expertise in language teaching to impart cultural knowledge to
Trainees during formal sessions - Works closely with
homestay families in fulfilling the Trainer role for the Trainee - Serve as a link between
the trainee and homestay family in clarifying any training related issues
that may arise - Perform daily
check-ins for the Trainee to gauge their adjustment process - Equip the Trainees
with skills to take care of their own safety and security by helping them
learn the appropriate language, understand the local customs and cultural
practices and dynamics of the political and social set up of the
communities that may impact on Trainees’ lives
Training Design/Implementation:
- Actively participate
in designing an integrated Pre-Service Training Program - Integrate technical
training through close collaboration and guidance from Program Specialist
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain file of
written lesson plans, handouts and other language supplementary materials
for PST and IST - Send weekly reports to
the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator detailing the progress of
each Trainee, what has been covered, what needs improvement and the
following week’s plans - Routinely inform the
Language and Cross-Cultural Coordinator periodically about the learning
progress of each Trainee and on matters related to the Trainee’s general
suitability for service.
Team Member:
- Participate in team
building activities designed to develop team spirit and responsibility - Attend meetings as scheduled
- Share individual
talents and expertise with colleagues
Other: Perform any other duties as may be assigned
by the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator and the Training Manager
by the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator and the Training Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidates
for the US Peace Corps Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator job
should hold Diplomas in the area of specialization - Past experience in
teaching a local Ugandan language preferably to Peace Corps Trainees. - Significant experience
in teaching and analyzing a Ugandan language. - Past experience in
adult education training and community development - Excellent
interpersonal, counseling and cross-cultural skills - Good judgment and
problem solving ability - Management and
supervision experience and/or aptitude. - Money and resources
management experience and/or aptitude. - Willingness to live
away from home in a training location for the duration of the training (in
a rented house or Guest House)
Language Proficiency: Level IV English ability.
Excellent communication skills in English and at least one Ugandan language
Excellent communication skills in English and at least one Ugandan language
How to Apply:
All Applicants should send their electronic applications clearly
indicating their names and the position applied for in the subject line of the
cover email as well as on all the attachments: For example “Katungu Bonita_LCF
Lusamia” for the LCF Lusamia Position. Do not write any other words in the
subject line of your mail.
indicating their names and the position applied for in the subject line of the
cover email as well as on all the attachments: For example “Katungu Bonita_LCF
Lusamia” for the LCF Lusamia Position. Do not write any other words in the
subject line of your mail.
Please submit word formatted
- Letter of interest / cover letter (3 pages
max) - Updated Curriculum Vitae with names and
contact addresses of three professional referees.
Submitted documents become the property of the Peace Corps and will not
be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified. If
invited for an interview, you will be expected to bring a reference letter from
your Local Council (LC1) and your academic credentials.
be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified. If
invited for an interview, you will be expected to bring a reference letter from
your Local Council (LC1) and your academic credentials.
Submit Application to: [email protected]
Deadline: 9th March, 2018 by 4:45 pm
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