Job Title: Lead Literacy
Specialist
Specialist
Organisation: United States Government Peace Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Education Program 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. Peace Corps Uganda invites applicants for the
position listed above which is based in Kampala, Uganda.
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. Peace Corps Uganda invites applicants for the
position listed above which is based in Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The US Peace Corps Lead Literacy Specialist will
serve as the lead literacy-based technical
serve as the lead literacy-based technical
trainer. S/he is also expected to
provide literacy-based technical support to Volunteers in the field, develop
and refine in-house literacy curriculum consistent with the Ugandan Primary and
Primary Teacher Education Curriculum and oversee coordination of large scale
literacy initiatives that are part of the annual work plan. The person in this
position will provide input into programmatic decisions and support
collaboration between various partners which includes MOES, SHRP and other
stakeholders.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1.
Support the Program Manager, Literacy Coordinator and Education Specialist with
Project Development and Management (approximately 20% of the time)
Support the Program Manager, Literacy Coordinator and Education Specialist with
Project Development and Management (approximately 20% of the time)
- Assist in developing and maintaining Peace
Corps sites that reflect and serve the needs of Uganda as ascribed by the
Ministry of Education. - Offer on-site technical support to Volunteers
who are working on literacy and document activities and results in regular
site visit reports that are submitted to the Program Manager. - Support in preparing documentation of activities
that contribute to the various reports to literacy projects that conforms
to the mission, goals and standards of
Peace Corps including annual work plan, quarterly and annual
reports, qualitative success
stories. - Support in the planning, implementing and
monitoring funded activities in conformance with relevant Peace Corps
Washington policies and rules.
2.
Assist with Pre-Service and In-Service Training (approximately 45% of the time)
Assist with Pre-Service and In-Service Training (approximately 45% of the time)
- Participate as team member to prepare
Trainees/Volunteers to be a valuable member of their Ugandan communities.
S/he will: - Serve as the lead designer and trainer for
Trainees/Volunteers on teaching Literacy and making literacy instructional
materials for pre-service and in-service trainings. - Assist in evaluating pre-service and in-service
training events.
3.
Assist with Project Monitoring and Evaluation (approximately 10% of the time):
Assist with Project Monitoring and Evaluation (approximately 10% of the time):
- Train and support Volunteers in collecting
valid literacy data; specifically Early Grade Reading Assessment and
Teacher Training assessment tools for reporting towards standard
indicators in the Performance Monitoring Plan for “Mobilizing Schools and
Communities for Reading” Project. - Send periodic reports on large scale literacy
initiatives. - Assist in preparing annual monitoring documents.
- Assist in preparing site visit reports and
literacy project evaluation reports.
4.
Assist with Volunteer Support (approximately 20% of the time)
Assist with Volunteer Support (approximately 20% of the time)
- Serve as the primary point of contact and
support [“Champion”] for minimum15 Volunteers. - Assist in integrating safety and security
concerns into training events. - Keep the Safety & Security Manager informed
of any safety and security
concerns at a Volunteer’s site.
5.
Other Duties and Activities (approximately 5% of the time)
Other Duties and Activities (approximately 5% of the time)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the US Peace Corps
position should hold a Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education or related
degree. - Excellent command of spoken and written English
language. - Two or more years’ experience as an Educator in
Uganda. - At least three years teaching, or related,
experience is required - National level certification as a teacher
(Uganda, USA or other) is an advantage - One year or more of teacher training experience
is advantageous - One year experience working with relevant
government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, or private businesses. - Possess the ability to work independently with
limited supervision; good organization and time management skills; - Willingness to take the initiative; excellent
teamwork skills, strong service attitude; personal integrity; strong
cross-cultural skills; strong interpersonal skills, strong interest in
Uganda’s development; and ability to travel extensively.
How to Apply:
All
interested candidates are required to apply by E-mail strictly. Please do not
attach academic credentials to the email.
interested candidates are required to apply by E-mail strictly. Please do not
attach academic credentials to the email.
Please
kindly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the cover mail.
For example “Volunteer Support Coordinator”
kindly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of the cover mail.
For example “Volunteer Support Coordinator”
Please
submit word formatted
submit word formatted
- Letter of interest / cover letter
- Resume, including names and contact information
for 3 references
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.
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
Application To: applications@ug.peacecorps.gov
Deadline: October 10, 2014 by
5:00 pm
5:00 pm


