Peace Corps Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: English Education Technical Training Coordiantor (Short-Term)
Location of Job: In Montenegro, in communities close to the South-East border with Albania
Period of Performance: December 23rd, 2024 - April 11th, 2025    
Vacancy End Date: 12th September, 2024.

Position Summary:
The English Education Technical Training Coordinator (EE TC) works closely with the sector of the Director of Programming, and Training (DPT), Program Manager (PM) and Program Assistant (PA), to design, plan, and deliver technical training sessions for the EE component of the community-based Pre-Service Training (PST) for American trainees. S/he will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of classroom lectures and sessions and assisting to identify appropriate guest speakers for the EE Project technical training. The EE TC will also assist in identifying materials, handouts, and resource books that the trainees will be able to utilize at their sites.

Major Duties and Responsibilites:

• Assist PM and DPT to define the program’s technical competencies and overall training goals and objectives.
• In collaboration with the PM, DPT, PA and TM, create session plans for the sessions to be delivered.
• Utilize Community-Based Training (CBT) model to promote self-directed, experiential learning activities in the training community.
• Contribute to definition of assessment criteria and tools for the technical component.
• Coordinate and assist trainees with practicum development and implementation.
• Act as co-facilitator with other training staff for full group sessions at the hub site or in satellite sites as arranged with the Training Manager.
• Be present at training site beyond technical days to ensure quality, on-going learning in the technical area.
• Collaborate fully with other PST and PC staff to ensure the integration of the technical component with other components and with the overall goals of the training program.                    
• Make full use of community resources and ensure that training activities are relevant and practical. Design sessions and activities that allow trainees to collaborate with local EE officials and EE-related NGOs.
• In collaboration with the Training Team, the PM and DPT, identify and recruit resource speakers where needed. Recommend speakers for future use in Peace Corps training events.
• Be an on-going resource for the trainees throughout the PST period, answering questions, providing direction, and linkage to other resources.
• Aid PM and DPT in identifying technical resources within Albania to be part of a technical library at the training site.
• Full Time start date: December 23rd, 2024. Full Time end date: April 11th, 2025

Qualifications

• Experience developing training criteria and objectives
• Experience observing and coaching teachers
• Experience as a member of a training team, interacting with diverse trainers and trainees
• Ability to think independently with little supervision
• Good organization and time management skills 
• Strong service attitude and personal integrity
• Ability to work in a busy and intense team environment 

Mandatory Requirements

• University degree is a minimum requirement. Preference wil be given to candidates with additional relevant degrees and certificates.  
• At least 2 years teaching/training experience. 
• Oral and written fluency in both Montenegrin and English. 
• Good computer skills 
• Valid passport and ability to travel outside Montenegro.

Preferable Requirements

• Oral and written fluency in Albanian.
• Cross-cultural experience.
• Willing to live in the training villages or small towns.
• Ability to work on Saturdays and travel to training communities.
• Experience with teaching a language or demonstrated strong potential to become a good teacher.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Strong service attitude and personal integrity.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate will need to pass a background/security clearance.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Applications must be submitted to the Director of Management and Operations by COB September 12th, 2024., and will include a current resume or CV, a cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, any certificates or other documents that can demonstrate your skills and abilities; and the names and contact information of three professional references. Application packages should be submitted via email to: 

AL01-Information@peacecorps.gov

Only applications from qualified applicants received by September 12th, 2024, will be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Preference may be applied to Personal Service Contractor candidates residing in Montenegro or who are citizens of Montenegro.

For more information, please visit: https://www.peacecorps.gov/montenegro/contracts/