Vacancy Announcement: Homestay and Housing Coordinator (1 position)
BACKGROUND
The Peace Corps is
an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the
world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs. The three goals of
the Peace Corps are:
To help the people
of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women;
To help promote a better understanding of
Americans on the part of peoples served;§
To help promote a better understanding of
other people on the part of Americans.§
The Peace Corps
currently operates in 74 countries, with over 8,000 American volunteers of all
ages and backgrounds.
Peace Corps
originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before
closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps
Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and Health). We are
seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and self-starter with
moral integrity to fill this vacancy.
BASIC FUNCTION
The Homestay and
Housing Coordinator selects and trains appropriate trainee host families
according to language needs, assists in addressing needs at training sites by
familiarizing potential homestay families with Peace Corps goals, objectives,
policies, and vision; ensures trainee living quarters are safe and secure;
serves as liaison between Peace Corps, Trainees, and homestay families as
needed. S/he coordinates activities and provides professional support to
Trainees and Volunteers.
S/he Coordinates
with the Training Manager and makes sure that trainees are put in safe and
secure areas in Homestay families, builds good relationships between Peace
Corps and communities where Peace Corps operates. Works with PC Rwanda
programming, medical, and safety and security staff to develop and implement
PCV housing policies and practices. Reports to the Training Manager for PST
related functions and the Director of Programming and Training (DPT) for
housing issues.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of community entry, mobilization, and assessment
strategies. Thorough knowledge of national/district/local structures, as well
as outreach/extension principles and techniques.
Education: Professional
and University Degree
Prior Work Experience:
One to three years of experience in positions requiring the application
of instructional skills and techniques in community entry mobilization.
Language Proficiency:
Fluent English and Kinyarwanda (written and spoken)
Abilities and Skills
Ability to give technical advice in support of trainee/volunteer activities;
plan and organize; communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
Experience with curriculum development and experience in implementing
cross-cultural community development projects. Good interpersonal skills.
Applications: Please submit via email a letter of motivation, a full C.V
and the names and contact information of three references that are
knowledgeable of your professional qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov by March 29, 2013. The title of the position should be
clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency
