Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Vacancy Announcements:
These
are Personal Service Contract (PSC) positions, to be based at Peace
Corps’ office in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam. They are full-time, 40 hours
per week positions. The schedule may vary, based on operational
requirements and may include evening, holiday and weekend work. The
anticipated contract will be for a base period, with up to four option
periods, exercisable at the unilateral option of the Peace Corps based
on satisfactory performance, continued need for the position, and
availability of funds. Preference will be given to personal services candidates who are citizens of Tanzania at the time of application.
Recommended:
Communications Partner Relations Specialist
Communications Partner Relations Specialist at Peace Corps February, 2023
Communications Partner Relations Specialist:
The Communications Partner Relations Specialist is under the
supervision of the Director of Programming and Training (DPT) and is
responsible for overseeing the communications related to the mission,
programming, protocol, and partner relations for Peace Corps Tanzania.
S/he leads staff and volunteers to establish a culture and practice of
responsible and respectful communications based on ethical storytelling
principles, as well as supporting PTE in administrative areas as needed.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
Applicants
must address each qualification listed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may
result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Education Requirements:
- University/college degree required in any subject, with a preferred background to include international relations, journalism, media and/or communications.
- Language:
- English Level IV (fluent) and Swahili Level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional work experience.
- Experience working with Tanzanian government agencies and/or NGOs and other voluntary agencies.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations in English and Swahili, create correspondence, develop promotional materials, and coordinate activities/events
- Ability to create professional public relations materials, including press releases, pamphlets and brochures, and an annual report.
- Skills in social media management to include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the program’s website.
- Demonstrated savviness with IT skills required, particularly Power Point
- Basic skills in graphic design, photography, and videography.
- Demonstrated skills and experience as a translator in Kiswahili and English.
Training Coordinator
Training Coordinator at Peace Corps February, 2023
Training Coordinator: The Training Coordinator is under the supervision of the Training Manager and the Director of Programming and Training and is to assist in the overall planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the training in language learning, technical skills, and cross-cultural skills program for Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers. The Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all logistical arrangements for Peace Corps training events, for bolstering integration of Swahili language into all aspects of training, and for overseeing the homestay identification, preparation, and monitoring of PST homestays. The Training Coordinator is expected to be based at the Pre-Service Training (PST) site location for an extended period as required for the position.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
Applicants must address each qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Adult Education, Sociology, Education, and Community Development.
- English Level IV (fluent) and Swahili Level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages required.
- At least four(4)years of professional experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating training required, preferably with learners of a second language, adult education, or training.
- Experience managing complex logistical arrangements and managing activity budgets required.
- Related work experience with an international organization in Tanzania or the region preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams, deliverables, expectations, and deadlines.
- Proficient in software programs including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated savviness with IT skills needed to support regular use of digital communication and training tools such as Zoom, Teams, Padlet, Mentimeter, etc.
Training Manager
Training Manager at Peace Corps February, 2023
Training Manager: The Training Manager is under the supervision of the Director of Programming and Training (DPT) and is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a competency-based training model to prepare Peace Corps Trainees/Volunteers for two years of Volunteer service in Tanzania. The Training Manager is expected to be based at the Pre-Service Training (PST) site location for an extended period of time as required for the position.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
Applicants must address each qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Education Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Education, Training, International Development or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree of the same subjects and 5 years of practical experience in education and training.
- English Level IV (fluent) and Swahili Level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages required.
- Minimum of five (5) years related work experience, preferably with an international organization in Tanzania or the region.
- At least five (5) years demonstrated hands on experience in the design, delivery, management, and evaluation of adult education training programs utilizing participatory, experiential, and non-formai adult education techniques in large group settings in Tanzania.
- A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated supervisory and managerial/leadership background, including organizational and representational capabilities.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams, deliverables, expectations, and deadlines.
- Proficient in software programs including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated savviness with IT skills needed to support regular use of digital communication and training tools such as Zoom, Teams, Padlet, Mentimeter, etc.
Applicability:
Contract offer is contingent on availability of funds, reference checks, background check, medical examination, submission of proof of required vaccinations or other medical information.
All applicants must identify in the application whether or not they have ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (including Response), or as a staff member(USDH, PSC, or FSN), and if so, to identify the position location, position type, title, and starting and ending dates.
Procedures for Employment Applicants:
Peace Corps Manual Section 611 is applicable to this position. This section prohibits the employment of certain persons previously engaged in intelligence activities or connected with intelligence agencies. If you have ever worked for an intelligence agency, you are NOT eligible for employment at the Peace Corps in any capacity, and you should not apply for employment.
NOTE: Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member.
Peace
Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a
personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor
past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or
staff member(USDH, PSC, or FSN).
The individual selected will be
required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated
for their position – including complying with any medical and/or
training requirements specified for their position in accordance with
public health and/or occupational health or safety policies.
Peace
Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that
person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual
orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except
when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country
of assignment), disability, or genetic information.
The
individual selected may be asked to complete one or more temporary duty
assignments at other Peace Corps posts, transfer to another Peace Corps
post, or to complete a detail with another USG Agency, a Peace Corps
Headquarters office, or with a post other than the post of assignment.
As part of an approved detail, the individual may be requested to
perform work that may be specifically in line with or may add to the
duties stated in the contract.
Read Also:
The complete position descriptions for all three (3) positions listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by sending an email to TZ-DMO@peacecorps.gov.
How to Apply:
Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications should submit a cover letter with one-inch margins in Times New Roman font size 12, justifying your qualifications and proven track-record for the position. Also submit a maximum two-page Resume (even if your experience exceeds two pages, summarizing your qualifications).
Training Coordinator applicants – send both items to the following email address: tz-applicants@peacecorps.gov with the subject line: Reference No. (for example PC 23-02)_Position Title_Last Name_First Name.
Shortlisted applicants will be convened to sit for a written test.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.
