5 United States Peace Corps Job Vacancies – Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators

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Organisation: United
States Peace Corps
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Language and
Cross-Cultural Coordinator

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.

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 Peace Corps Language and
Cross-Cultural Facilitators will support the Training team to prepare and
provide language and cross-cultural instruction to American Peace Corps
Trainees/Volunteers. Under the direct supervision of the Language and Cross
Cultural Coordinator (LCC), the Language and Cross Cultural Facilitator (LCF)
is a member of the core staff responsible for the training of PC Trainees. Key
responsibilities include: Session planning, training design and implementation,
documenting and reporting, cross cultural teaching, safety and security of
Trainees. The position is essential to the efficient and effective
implementation of the PC training program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. 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
2.
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
3. Training
Design/Implementation:
  • Actively participate in designing an integrated
    Pre-Service Training Program
  • Integrate technical training through close
    collaboration and guidance from Program Specialist
4.
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.
5. 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
6. Other: Perform any other duties as may be
assigned 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
    Facilitators 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

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 Acholi” for the LCF Acholi Position. Do not write any other
words in the subject line of your mail.
Please submit
word formatted
·        
Letter of interest / cover letter
·        
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.
Submit
Application to: applications@ug.peacecorps.gov
Deadline: 6th March, 2017 by 4:45 pm
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