Jobs Vacancy: Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators (LCFs) -
The U. S. Peace Corps is a leading international community-based development agency that has been working in Tanzania since 1961 to support American Volunteers serving in a number of community development projects including Secondary Education, Sustainable Agriculture and Community Health Education,
We are looking for qualified candidates to temporarily facilitate a Pre-Service Training Programs for the Peace Corps Volunteers, to take place in Korogwe from June to September 2019. Our trainings follow Community-Based Training (CBT) approach and therefore the successful candidates will be required to live and work in rural areas around Dodoma town throughout the training period. We offer attractive contracts including competitive salary, flexible working hours and amazing inter-cultural work experiences.
Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators (LCFs) – 5 positions
The LCFs are responsible for planning and implementing a successful community-based Swahili Language and Cross-Cultural training. He / She will be the primary point of contact for the Peace Corps Trainees, An LCF acts as the cross-culture guide to Trainees and a technical information resource person at the Community Based Training site.
LCFs report to the Training Manager and work under direct supervision of the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCC), in collaboration with the Homestay Program Coordinator and Technical Trainers to ensure that the volunteer-trainees meet a set of established language, technical and cross-cultural minimum standards before service.
Desired Qualifications:
An applicant must Tanzanian who possess at least a Diploma in Adult Education, Education, Social Work, Community Development or other fields related to the Peace Corps Projects. The incumbents must have at least 3 years of experience with teaching Kiswahili to Americans; and ability to communicate effectively in English, Knowledge and/or experience in secondary education, agriculture, livestock, forestry, gender and women empowerment, HIV&AIDS and Malaria will be an added advantage. Being functional in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is also an added advantage. Candidates from Zanzibar are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures:
Applications must be received no later than May 24, 2019. Please email a cover letter, CV, personal address and contact information and the names and contacts of your references to applicants@tz.peacecorps.gov with “Training Position Application” in the subject line. If necessary applications can be posted to the attention of: Director of Management & Operations, Training Position Application, U.S. Peace Corps Tanzania, P, 0, Box 9123, Dares Salaam.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone inquiries or visits will be accepted.
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Driver Mechanic -1 position
The Driver Mechanic is responsible for driving safely on official business for Peace Corps Tanzania, As a member of Peace Corps Tanzania’s motor pool, the Driver Mechanic ensures assigned vehicle(s) are maintained and roadworthy. The duties of this position will sometimes require the incumbent to work beyond normal working hours, and travel extensively throughout Tanzania and occasionally to neighbouring countries.
She/he is will be responsible to safely drive trainees, volunteers, staff and guests in official Peace Corps Tanzania vehicles during the training period. She/he shall obey all traffic laws, only drive vehicles which have been checked and cleared as road worthy, and accurately log all vehicle trips in the Vehicle Log Books.
Form four certificate with class C driving license: mechanics certificate from a recognized institution; driving and experience of at least 4 years with a clean record are required. Good spoken English and ability to work with minimal supervision. Being functional in Microsoft Word would be an added advantage,
Application Procedures:
Applications must be received no later than May 24, 2019. Please email a cover letter, CV, personal address and contact information and the names and contacts of your references to applicants@tz.peacecorps.gov with “Training Position Application” in the subject line. If necessary applications can be posted to the attention of: Director of Management & Operations, Training Position Application, U.S. Peace Corps Tanzania, P, 0, Box 9123, Dares Salaam.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone inquiries or visits will be accepted.
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Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCC) -1 position
The LCC leads the design and implementation of the Swahili Language and Cross-Culture training program. He/she works with LCFs to ensure quality planning and delivery of the language and cross-culture lessons. LCC is responsible for overall Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting of the language and cross-culture training program. She/he reports to the training manager and coordinates with Homestay Coordinator and Technical Trainers.
Desired Qualifications:
An applicant for this position must be Tanzania with at least a Bachelor Degree in Adult Education, Education, Social Work, Community Development or other fields related to Peace Corps Projects. The incumbent must have at least 3 years of experience in teaching Kiswahili to Americans; at least 3 consecutive years of managing a language training program; and must be fluent in Swahili and English languages. Knowledge and/or experience in secondary education, agriculture, livestock, forestry, gender and women empowerment, HIV&AIDS and Malaria will be an added advantage. She/he must be functional in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Candidates from Zanzibar are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures:
Applications must be received no later than May 24, 2019. Please email a cover letter, CV, personal address and contact information and the names and contacts of your references to applicants@tz.peacecorps.gov with “Training Position Application” in the subject line. If necessary applications can be posted to the attention of: Director of Management & Operations, Training Position Application, U.S. Peace Corps Tanzania, P, 0, Box 9123, Dares Salaam.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone inquiries or visits will be accepted.
