POSITION: Language
and Cross-Cultural Facilitator
OPEN TO: Qualified
Botswana Nationals and Permanent Residents
OPENING DATE: April
10th 2015
CLOSING DATE: April
23rd 2015
JOB LOCATION: Local
Botswana Village
WORK HOURS: S/He
will perform duties du
ring a six-day work week during an approximately 10-week
contract period. Position will require work in the evenings, weekends, and
public holidays.
PERIOD of
PERFORMANCE: 20th July through 17th October 2015.
RENUMERATATION: BWP
300/day for days worked. When working at the training site, food and lodging
will be provided as well as incidental and communications
allowances.Qualifications & Competencies:
*Experience teaching
adults, or academic qualifications in Adult education. Possession of both
competencies is preferable.
*Strong command and fluency in Setswana and English, written and oral.
*Fluency in Sekgalagadi, Ikalanga and/or other languages is highly desired.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, Power-point and Excel
required.
An offer will be
subject to the successful completion of security clearance checks performed by
Peace Corps with Applicant’s participation.
Experience working
with foreigners, preferably Americans.
O’ level secondary school qualifications preferred
Duties and
Responsibilities
*The LCF position is
tenable where training events take place and is performed under the supervision
and management of the Language and Cross Cultural Coordinator (LCC). The LCFs’
primary responsibility is to implement language and cultural training programs
provided to trainees and Volunteers throughout their service. This includes in
particular, a 10-week Pre-Service Training and a 2 week In-Service
*Training (IST). LCFs also assist the LCC to monitor and evaluate trainings and
to participate in pretraining planning events. LCFs also work closely with all
other staff trainers to contribute inter-cultural perspectives to other
technical training sessions provided during training events.
Before the PST:
*Attends Training of Trainers (TOT) for at least two weeks
*Attends briefing sessions with Peace Corps staff: Country Director (CD),
Director of Programming & Training (DPT), Program Managers, Director of
Management & Operations (DMO), PCMC, PCVs and the training staff
*In collaboration with the Language and Cross Cultural Coordinator, reviews and
suggests improvements/changes in the Language and Cross culture training design
and training objects to reflect trainee and program needs, as well as the
skills of the training staff
*Collaborates fully with the Training Manager, Program & Training Staff and
Training Coordinator to ensure the integration of all components of technical
training into the overall goals of the training program prior to the arrival of
the trainees in Gaborone, works with the Training Manager, Program &
Training Staff, Training Coordinator and LCC to design and coordinate a trainee
orientation program.
During PST:
*Demonstrates team spirit and models a willingness to work long hours while
maintaining a positive and constructive attitude. *Maintains a high level of
motivation, seriousness and preparedness in training.
*Develops lesson plans and training modules for language and cross cultural
components.
*Teaches language and facilitates cross cultural training sessions on a daily
basis.
*Serves as the primary point of contact between host families and PCTs.
*Collaborates with training staff, local authorities (tribal and governmental),
and all home-stay families to ensure everything is prepared for the arrival of
the trainees.
*Serves as a cultural guide and mentor to the Peace Cops trainees.
*Fosters and maintains positive relationships, a spirit of cooperation, and
teamwork with and among all PST staff, Peace Corps staff and trainees.
*Assists the LCC and PST Logistician to coordinate and oversee the daily
logistical and administrative operations of the language and cross cultural
training.
*I responsible for regularly monitoring trainee and Volunteer learning
according to Peace Corps’ monitoring system and provides regular feedback to
trainees aimed at promoting their learning..
*Shares trainee and Volunteer progress with other involved staff in a timely
and effective manner.
*Serves as a training resource to all staff. e.g. helps take notes, assist in
setting up rooms, explain cultural issues
*Provides guidance, counseling, and support to the Peace Corps trainees.
*Maintains positive public relations the local community.
*Collaborates with the Training Manager, LCC, Program Managers and DPT and
follows prescribed guidelines when counseling potential early termination
trainees (ET’s) and provides documentation for early termination reports.
*Submits weekly PCT progress reports to the LCC.
*Meets regularly with Training Manager and LCC on a mutually agreed upon
schedule.
*Prepares and distribute the weekly schedule of PST activities at least two
weeks in advance and coordinate training staff participation and preparation.
*Recommends to the Training Manager, LCC, Program Managers and DPT all trainees
that should or should not be sworn in a Peace Corps Volunteers with supporting
behavioral and performance documentation.
*Is a model of cultural integration, and is respectful of local customs.
Represents Peace Corps in a positive manner on all occasions, and respects the
productive relations already established by post and its staff.
After the PST:
*Attends debriefing sessions with the Training Manager, LCC, DPT and Program
Managers.
*Works with the LCC, helps prepare and submit a final PST report, which
includes the language and cross cultural component objectives, copies of the
final training schedule, copies of all training materials and resources used,
all session plans and detailed suggestions for revisions, and recommendation
for the future TOTs and PSTs. Includes assessments of any technical assistants/trainers,
guest presenters, and local contacts assisting with the training with
recommendations for future use. Submits final copies to DPT, Training Manager
and LCC.
Logistics
Work will be conducted primarily in Molepolole village, Food and shared accomodations
will be provided during on-site work.
Level of Effort
S/He will perform duties during a six-day work week during a 12 week contract
period. Position will require work in the evenings, weekends, and public
holidays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a cover
letter, CV, two letters of reference, a copy of driver’s license and any
additional documentation that attests to the qualification and experience
requirements of the position as listed above.
Application deadline
is Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 16:00 PM.
Applications should
be emailed to info@bw.peacecorps.gov with Language and Cross Cultural
Facilitator in the Subject line. Alternately, applications may be hand
delivered to Human Resource Manager at Peace Corps Botswana in the Gaborone
International Finance Park, Kgale Mews, Unit 15 or mailed to:
Human Resource
Manager
Peace Corps
Private Bag 00243
Gaborone, Botswana
Please note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g. without requisite CVs).
Also, submitted documents cannot be returned