Peace Corps Language and Cross Culture Facilitator

Language and Cross Culture Facilitator (2 positions)

BACKGROUND

The Peace Corps Is an Independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs.

Peace Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps Volunteers are currently working In two sectors (Education and Health). We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are team players and self- starters with professional integrity to fill these vacancies.

Period of Performance: September 2,- December 20^., 2013

BASIC FUNCTION

The Language and Cross Culture Facilitator (LCF) instructs Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers in Kinyarwanda language under the direction of the Language and Cross Cultural Coordinator. Advises and teaches trainees on cross-cultural items and issues. Conducts classes in Kinyarwanda using the techniques, methods and training materials provided by Peace Corps Rwanda. Assigns lessons, corrects faulty pronunciation, improper tone pattern, and faulty structure by using intensive drills of various kinds. Works closely with the Language and Cross Cultural Coordinator (LCC) to periodically schedule students for tests and advises LCC on a regular basis of the progress of students and suggests transfer of students to other classes when necessary. Collaborates with Host Family members in order to help Trainees practice their Kinyarwanda in the family and in the host community.

Language Training:

Actively participates in a Training of Trainers workshop. Assists the Language and Cross Cultural Coordinator with preparation of lesson plans (writing new lesson plans as needed and improving on previous ones). Prepares all relevant learning materials, charts, supplies, etc. Submits an oral or written report after each teaching session. Assists Trainees stall times during the training and acts as a cultural information resource. Attends technical sessions to best incorporate relevant terms Into lesson plans. Assists colleagues with lesson preparation before classes. Provides objective feedback on Trainee progress to LCC and Training Manager (TM).

Integrates technical, cross culture and other content-related vocabulary into daily Kinyarwanda teaching.

Host Family Monitoring                                 -

Under the coordination of the Host Family Coordinator and Training Manager and with the collaboration of other language trainers, LCF participates in regular visits and evaluations of the Trainee's stay with a local Host Family.

Discusses Trainee's cultural^'-health and/or safety issues with the Host Family and reports directly to the LCC/ TM. Communicates all logistical and program concerns, questions, problems and/or recommendations to the Training Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge:

Knowledge and experience in second language training methods and systems. Excellent knowledge of Kinyarwanda, grammar, idiom, syntax, and pronunciation.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree with adult teaching experience.

Prior Work Experience:

One to three years experience in positions requiring the application of language and cross-cultural instructional skills and techniques and effective communication with students/ trainees to gain and hold their interest. Experience in adult and experiential learning is a plus.

Language Proficiency:

Fluent English and Kinyarwanda (written and spoken)

Abilities and Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in order to retain trainee's interest and motivation, and to assist them in developing their language ability rapidly. Presents her/himself in a professional manner displaying confidence and knowledge of areas of responsibility. Good interpersonal skills and awareness of cross-cultural issues are important to the position. The candidate will demonstrate commitment to the program and ability to work well in a team. Possessing a current PC background security clearance is desirable. Please indicate such a clearance in your application letter.

Applications: Please submit via email a letter of motivation, a run C.V and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of your professional qualifications and work experience to:recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov by August 3, 2013. The title of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency.