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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned   

• 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.

• Letter of interest / cover letter
• Resume, including names and contact information
  for 3 references