Peace Corps Vacancy Announcement
Position Title: Homestay Assistant (Short-Term)
Location of Job: In Montenegro, in communities close to the South-East border with Albania
Period of Performance: November 18th, 2024. - April 11th 2025
Vacancy End Date: 12th September, 2024.
Position Summary:
The Homestay Assistant is responsible for the maintenance of the Homestay program.
The Homestay Assistant is responsible for recruiting and selecting host families in Montenegro, in communities close to the border with Albania, where Peace Corps trainees will reside for the duration of the Pre-Service Training. This will include visits to homes and interviews with family members, an orientation session with the families that are selected, and the coordination of an event introducing the host families and the trainees. The Homestay Assistant will also be responsible for handling, in consultation with the Training Manager, any problems or concerns which may arise between the Host families and the trainees and will also be responsible for coordinating the payments to the families for room and board. The Homestay Assistant will also serve as the liaison between the host communities and the PST program.
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Mandatory Requirements
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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/