Job Vacancies at US Government, Peace Corps Sierra Leone – 8 Positions
Peace Corps Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Driver
2.) Homestay Coordinator
3.) Janitor
4.) Logistician
5.) Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator
6.) Secretary
7.) Technical Trainer Education
8.) Technical Trainer Health
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Driver
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Driver
Reports To
Training Manager
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
38,519,270.00SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Completion of secondary school education.
Work Experience: A Minimum of five (5) years’ full time professional driving experience.
Multi-Cultural Experience: A Minimum of five (5) years’ full time professionally in a multi-cultural workplace setting.
Language Proficiency: Ability to speak and write in English and Krio at a professional level.
Driver’s License: Valid Sierra Leone Class A, B, and C driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Residency: Sierra Leonean citizenship with permanent residency.
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers have worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
This position will work in close collaboration with the General Service Department and the Training Manager to plan, implement and evaluate with a specific focus on transportation needs of Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) Volunteers (PCVs), and Staff. The functions include coordinating Pre-Service Training transportation needs and appropriately manage Peace Corps properties and funds. The Pre-Service training (PST) Driver function within Peace Corps Sierra Leone incorporates a variety of duties and responsibilities, not the least of which is helping to promote and protect PCT/Vs safety and security. This position is a critical link in enabling the program to be responsive, timely and thorough. It is vital that each contractor hired to fulfill the duties and responsibilities called for in this position understands clearly what is required. The PST Driver receives day-to-day instructions from the Training Manager (TM), looks to him for guidance on priorities and always checks with the TM to ascertain the scheduling of work requirements. The PST Driver will receive an evaluation of his/her performance by the Training Manager in conjunction with Logistician at the end of PST.
The PST driver also work under the supervision of the Logistician in collaboration with the Training Manager and the GSA. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all transportation system and arrangement are in place for successful implementation of PST. S/he will provide a link between the training site and Peace Corps office. Will also be expected to participate in all General Training of trainers (GTOT) workshops to prepare you for work and to get you understand the functionality of Peace Corps. Also makes recommendation when PCT progress is not adequate and provides additional support to PCTs as agreed upon.
Tasks & Deliverables
Required Driver Tasks
The PST Driver does not have one (1) vehicle assigned on a continuous basis. Vehicle assignments change at any time owing to circumstances, i.e. location of a site, weather and/or road conditions, servicing, trips, etc. The following apply to any and all vehicles, which are used by the PST Driver in the course of his/her duties.
Proper Maintenance. Follows manufacturers' guidance with respect to maintenance as needed. Reports all maintenance requirements to the Logistician.
Regular Servicing. Regularly inspects systems and mileage accumulated between servicing and ensures that all necessary servicing is performed and/or obtained. This includes, but is not limited to, oil, filters (oil, air and fuel), lubrication, brakes and brake fluid, lights, tires, batteries, cooling system, security devices (alarm and locks), seat belts, etc. Takes action to correct deficiencies, including preparation of Purchase Requests to procure services and/or supplies and passes to Manager for first approval, then to Administrative Officer for final approval.
Driving Conditions. Remains aware of actual driving conditions and responds accordingly, i.e. in anticipation of up-country driving conditions, requests all necessary supplies and/or services to the vehicle needed, or when driving in foggy conditions, at dusk or dawn, turns on low beam lights so that oncoming traffic may see the vehicle, etc.
Emergency Supplies. Maintains all necessary emergency supplies, i.e. spare tire(s), jack, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flares and/or flashlight, etc. inspecting on a regular basis and taking action to correct deficiencies, examples include, changing flashlight batteries when running low, filling spare tire(s) with air as required, etc.
Personal Responsibility. Ensures that he/her is physically fit and in proper frame of mind, i.e. awake, alert, etc. before operating vehicle. Do not operate a vehicle after drinking alcoholic beverages or while on any medication which causes drowsiness.
Mileage Logs. Keeps accurate mileage logs recording all places visited, times, kilometers or miles traveled, refueling, etc., as called for in the mileage log procedures.
Refueling. Maintains fuel tank as full as possible and never less than 1/4 of a tank.
Washing. Utilizes washing facilities available to maintain vehicle in a clean and appealing fashion.
Cleaning of territory. Keeps the parking area and / the drive way clean of dirt, garbage, etc.
Operation. Operates vehicle in a safe manner at all times, complying with all Sierra Leone driving laws, respects the embarking rules, i. e. the number of people embarked in the vehicle must never exceed the number of seats established by the manufacturer.; respects the speed limits. At all times, when required by local police, provides documentation and handles situation in a courteous manner. Uses the vehicle in the manner intended, i.e. uses clutch properly, gears-down on inclines or when preparing to stop, maintains a minimum of 1 car length between vehicles over 15 km of speed maintained, maneuvers around corners and through traffic properly with concern shown to pedestrians. Uses low beam lights when driving through fog. Before turning on the ignition key makes sure all the passengers in the vehicle have put on the safety belts. Do not start the vehicle if all the passengers do not have their safety belts on. Reports to the Training Manager, about any cases when people refused to put on the safety belts
Passengers: Allows ONLY Peace Corps staff (and family members of staff in certain situations), Volunteers and Trainees, as well as Host Agency personnel when accompanied by PC member, to ride as passengers in the vehicle. Does not pick up hitchhikers or allow friends, acquaintances or others to ride in the vehicle. When in doubt, the Messenger will obtain approval from the Country Director or Administrative Officer prior to providing transportation. Violation of this rule will result in immediate suspension and possible termination of contract. Do not carry passengers more than the manufacture recommends. Insures all passengers in vehicle use safety belts at all times.
Accidents: All accidents must be reported promptly to the TM, Director of Management of Operations (DMO), Country Director (CD) and police, providing complete and accurate information. A written report will be submitted within eight hours of an accident.
Security: Performs security check of the vehicle prior to entering the PC premises, according to the PC Sierra Leone established procedures. When the assigned vehicle is not in use, insures all doors are locked, other safety devices are applied (alarm), and valuable materials removed when parking overnight or in unsafe areas. The PST Driver is responsible and accountable for any items that are stolen from the vehicle due to his/her negligence.
Safety and Security: Provides safety and security support to PC Volunteers and staff and assists in MS 270 regulations compliance.
Material Design and Development:
Design an inventory /log sheet of all Peace Corps Trainees, Volunteers, and Staff movement during PST
Other Duties
Work well with permanent Peace Corps drivers as needed.
Deliver and collect letters and any information to stakeholders.
Coordinate and plan daily staff pick up and drop off.
Pick up lunch.
Participate in daily PST debrief.
Support the PST Team in:
Setting up the Training Hall for daily training events
Setting up the training site for Public training events (including and not limited to Adoption Ceremony, Swearing-in Ceremony etc.)
Any other requests
Management controls:
One-on-one performance review evaluation with the TM.
Attend the Mandatory GTOT which includes Peace Corps goals and philosophy.
Reports:
Submit weekly reports to the TM with an inventory description of vehicle movement log sheet.
Notify the TM about any management challenges that might occur during PST.
Submit regular reports on the state of the vehicle logistics.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with Logistician/TM to discuss Trainees/Volunteers and staff movement of upcoming event.
Meet regularly with the team you are supervising/oversee to discuss work related issues to enhance training success.
Participate in PST team meetings when required.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Driver - Operates Peace Corps vehicles safely at all times. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 48 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: : SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: Driver” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for on-line application.
Note:This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
2.) Homestay Coordinator
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Homestay Coordinator
Reports To
Training Manager
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
48,741,304.00SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Diploma in community development, human resource management, or related field; or Certificate in Community Development, Human Resource Management or related field; or Teacher’s Certificate (TC), Technical Vocation Certificate (TVC), or Higher Teacher’s Certificate (HTC).
Years of Experience: A Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in community engagement or social Mobilization, collaborating with community leaders and facilitating community meetings.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in collaborating with community leaders and facilitating community meetings.
Experience in mentoring, counseling, and guiding adult interactions.
Ability to speak and write in English at a professional level, speak Krio and another Sierra Leonean language.
Must be knowledgeable of Sierra Leone history, culture, languages, and social norms.
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
This position will work in close collaboration with the Training Manager (TM) and the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCC) to plan implement and evaluate with a specific focus on resource family support needed by Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and Volunteers (PCVs). The Homestay Coordinator under the general direction of the TM is responsible for the preparation of the day to day operation of homestay program for Peace Corps trainees. PCTs will spend few hours each week with Sierra Leoneans families throughout their weeks of Pre-Service Training (PST). S/he must have a though knowledge of and strong relationship with communities where training will be done. S/he will work with authorities, civil servants, and other community leaders to identify families to host PCTs in their homes. He/she work with the TM, LCC, and other staff to coordinate the primary and ongoing training for these resource families. S/he assesses the resource families’ environment prior to the assigning of a PCT with a family. S/he maintains an inventory of necessary items and informs the TM of expenses related to the program. S/he serves as a cultural guide and mediator to the families and PCTs when issues need to be addressed during the program. Also evaluating the resource families activities with the Peace Corps trainees (PCT) and sharing challenges with TM/LCC and finding ways to address challenges. On a regular basis, the Host Stay Coordinator advises the TM / LCC on PCTs’ progress in interact within and adapt to a new cultural context, and overall performance in the resource family training program. The Homestay makes recommendation when PCT progress is not adequate and provides additional support to PCTs as agreed upon.
Tasks & Deliverables
Facilitation, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
Assists the TM and LCC in designing and evaluating activities and provide timely regular feedback to trainees about their progress in adaptation and integration with their resource family and other community members.
Search and coordinating families needed for Peace Corps Trainees during Pre-Service Training (PST).
Participate in the preparation of training programs/events.
Evaluate the success of each host family and trainees and document comments, ideas and suggestions, to assists with future implementation.
Conduct routine visit to resource families and Trainees to provide support as needed.
Ability to explain Homestay Program goals and requirements to a diverse population including community leaders, families, and PCTs.
Material Design and Development
Design effective local language learning materials including:
Develop Materials needed for resource family training program (weekly as needed).
Create an inventory of all Peace Corps items given to PCTs/Host family.
All learning material is to be designed in accordance with Peace Corps guidance and templates; and, all materials developed are proprietary and belong to Peace Corps Sierra Leone.
Management controls:
TM will discuss Homestay Coordinator’s performance with the Director of Programming and Training (DPT) after any training.
One on-one performance review evaluation with TM.
Attend the Mandatory General Training of Trainers(GTOT) and any other trainings done by Peace Corps as per requested and which includes goals and Peace Corps philosophy, concepts of integrate training, time for refining session plan, specific HSC training and team building.
Reports:
Submit weekly reports to the TM including evaluation of trainee’s progress in language, general description of the group adaptation and overall cultural experience.
Notify the LCC/TM about any challenges that might occur during Homestay program regarding any cultural differences.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with the TM, LCC and other training staff to discuss Trainees and Volunteers progress as well as planning any upcoming events.
Participate in Language and Cross-cultural team meetings and staff meetings when required.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Actively involved in all briefings as requested.
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Home Stay/Resource Family Coordinator - Evaluates home stay sites to ensure conformity to established standards for safety and security of Trainees. Ensures host families and local officials are willing and able to provide appropriate support to Trainees. Coordinates orientation for resource families, including safety and security matters related to Trainees. Assists Training Manager and DPT in developing safety and security systems for pre-service training and supports safety and security training objectives, including reinforcing Trainee roles and responsibilities related to personal safety and security. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and Training Manager. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/Sierra Leone], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: : SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: Homestay Coordinator” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
3.) Janitor
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Janitor
Reports To
Training Manager
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
28,910,858.00SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Completion of Junior Secondary School with BECE certificate School education, vocational or in a recognized institution.
Years of Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience of janitorial experience.
Ability to speak and write in English, speak Krio and another Sierra Leonean language.
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
This position will work in close collaboration the Logistician and Training Manager (TM) to plan, implement and evaluate cleaning needs of Peace Corps Training site to ensure a healthy working environment for Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs), Volunteers (PCVs) and Staff. The functions include coordinating Pre-Service Training cleaning logistics and appropriately manage Peace Corps properties. The Pre-Service training (PST) Janitor will be responsible for maintaining tidy, clean office spaces and grounds. Working alone, or as a member of a custodian crew, performs a particular cleaning assignment or a range of custodian duties to ensure that trainings are done in a clean environment to enhance successful Training. Will also be expected to participate in all General Training of Trainers (GTOT) workshops to prepare you for work and to get you understand the functionality of Peace Corps. Also makes recommendation when PCT progress is not adequate and provides additional support to PCTs.
Tasks & Deliverables
Required Tasks:
Cleans offices spaces to include dusting, sweeping, mopping, polishing and disinfecting areas
Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, commodes, and other rest room fixtures; polishes and cleans mirrors; replaces soap, deodorizers, toilet tissues, and burned out bulbs.
Cleans floors of office, corridors, stairways and common rooms by sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing.
Dusts waxes and polishes office furniture.
Sweeps outside steps and walks immediately adjacent to buildings.
May cut grass and water lawns on the grounds.
May perform basic repairs and maintenance on facilities as required.
Disinfect bathrooms (floors, toilet, sinks, and mirror) at least once daily, and as needed to keep them sanitary and odor-free.
Stock bathrooms with toilet paper and soap as needed.
Disinfect public water dispenser at least monthly.
Maintain availability of water at the training site.
Wash common cups and dishes.
Wash and dry towels and other linens as needed.
Keeps water filters and bottles full of water as assigned by the Training Manager.
Wash laundry for the sick bay weekly or as needed.
Empty trash receptacles on a daily basis.
Remove all trash and clutter from hallways and public areas as needed.
Clean the staff refrigerator monthly and the medical unit refrigerator as requested.
Track cleaning inventory and notifies the Training Manager when supplies are needed in a timely fashion to ensure that stocks do not run out.
Immediately request repairs and reports problems as they are discovered such as broken equipment, loose doorknobs, clogged toilets, etc.
Staff Support: Interacts with PC staff in a professional and pleasant manner and is trustful.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with Supervisor to discuss cleaning needs for trainings to enhance successful PST.
Participate in PST team meetings when required.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Actively involved in training Staff briefings as requested.
Material Design and Development
Design an inventory/log sheet of all toiletry receive during PST.
Other Duties
Assist in training events like celebrations/ceremonies, cooking demo to provide local resource/material from the community.
Assist other staff members in implementing sessions that complement and or integrate all PST components with the logistic needed.
Maintains good condition of the outdoor area of the training site
May serve as Peace Corps representative by overseeing outside contractors and laborers working at the office or residences and ensuring they are performing their duties appropriately and efficiently
Provides casual labor as required
Dress according the PST dress code and interact professionally with staff and trainees during working hours.
Management controls:
One-on-one performance review evaluation with the TM.
Attend the Mandatory GTOT which includes Peace Corps goals and philosophy.
Reports:
Report weekly for all material needed for work.
Notify the TM about any management challenges that might occur during work, if any.
Reports broken windows stopped up drains, leaking plumbing and other items requiring repai
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Employees with no SPECIFIC Safety and Security Responsibilities (i.e., cashier, admin staff) - Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: Janitor” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
4.) Logistician
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Logistician
Reports To
Training Manager
Supervises
Janitors and Drivers
Annual Base Salary
48,741,304.00SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Completion of Secondary School education, vocational or in a recognized institution.
Years of Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in staff management, logistics, procurement, warehousing and general building maintenance procedures.
Ability to speak and write in English, speak Krio and another Sierra Leonean language.
Driver licensed with a clean driving record.
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
This position will work in close collaboration with the General Service Department through the Training Manager to plan, implement and evaluate with a specific focus on logistical needs of Peace Corps Trainee. The logistician will provide logistical and management support to ensure smooth implementation of training activities; and be a link between the training center and the Peace Corps main office. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all logistical system and arrangement are in place for successful implementation of PST. S/he will provide a link between the training site and Peace Corps office. Will also be expected to participate in all General Training of trainers (GTOT) workshops to prepare you for work and to get you understand the functionality of Peace Corps. Also makes recommendation when PCT progress is not adequate and provides additional support to PCTs as agreed upon.
Tasks & Deliverables
Required Tasks:
Assist in all transition activities and training events which require logistical input: Trainees arrival; transportation; accommodations; home stays; meals; model school; and site visits.
Assist the Training Manager in compiling all materials at the conclusion of Pre-Service Training.
Work with the Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs), and the TM to prepare the medical room at the training site.
Work with the Homestay Coordinator to ensure that all homestay logistical needs of Peace Corps Trainees are met.
Evaluate the success of logistical and administrative systems used.
Evaluate the performance of drivers and janitors with the Training Manager.
Provides support during emergencies and any after-hour assignments.
Other duties as assigned by the Training Manager.
Assist other staff members in implementing sessions that complement and or integrate all PST components with the logistics needed.
Dress according to the PST dress code and interact professionally with staff and Trainees during working hours.
Identify all logistical needs with input from the Training Manager, Coordinators, and Administrative Officer to ensure that needs are met in a timely manner.
Ensure that all logistical and administrative structures and arrangements are in place in advance of the beginning of PST.
Manage logistical and administrative problems as they arise with Support Staff, making decisions about what needs to be done and following through on them.
Document all forms, memos, letters, contracts, and so on used in PST.
Participate in all core staff meetings as requested by the Training Manager and/or Coordinators.
Assist with the purchase of supplies, obtain required receipts, and coordinate with Financial Assistant.
Establish an inventory system to account for all PST supplies--check the inventories at the beginning and end of PST.
Establish a sign-out system for materials and resources used by all training staff and Trainees.
Set up the PST office, ensuring that all equipment is in working order and that supplies are available.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
Material Design and Development
Design an inventory /log sheet of all Peace Corps assets at the training site during PST.
Other Duties
Take the lead to set up the training site with Janitors, including materials needed for trainings.
Management controls:
One-on-one performance review evaluation with the TM.
Attend the Mandatory GTOT which includes Peace Corps goals and philosophy.
Reports:
Submit weekly reports to the TM with an inventory description of training material, equipment in stock and materials and equipment needed for the training.
Notify the TM about any management challenges that might occur during training with supervisees (Janitors and Drivers).
Submit regular reports on the state of the logistics/administrative sector.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with TM to discuss Trainees and Volunteers supplies needs.
Meet regularly with the team you are supervising/oversee to discuss work related issues to enhance training success.
Participate in PST team meetings when required.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Actively involved in logistic briefings as requested.
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Employees with no SPECIFIC Safety and Security Responsibilities (i.e., cashier, admin staff) - Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
May be designated limited supervisory responsibilities if assigned by the Country Director and with the approval of the Regional Director. Personal services contractors (PSCs) may only supervise other PSCs. (See MS 732 and the Overseas Contracting Handbook)
Offering regular feedback: Holds private annual and mid-year Performance Reviews with all direct reports
Scheduling regular 1x1 meetings with direct reports: Invites direct reports to regular (weekly, monthly etc.) private 1x1 meetings wherein you offer both constructive and positive feedback
Ensuring your staff understand performance targets and goals: Develops Individual Development Plan (IDP) Goals at Annual Performance Reviews and reviews goal progress in 1x1 meetings throughout the year
Assisting in resolving issues: Uses tools (e.g. coaching, open door, modeling) to promote direct report success
Identifying and resolving workplace problems (e.g. absenteeism): Uses corrective action tools (verbal, written, cure notices) as needed
Providing reports and activity updates to your supervisor: Shares timely updates with your supervisor about projects, personnel, issues etc.
Working with other supervisors to resolve conflicts between departments: Meets with other supervisors to solve problems together as needed
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: “Logistician” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
5.) Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator
Reports To
Language and Cross-Cultural Coordinator
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
60,756,964.00 SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Completion of Secondary School education, vocational or in a recognized institution with the following: Teacher’s Certificate (TC), Technical Vocation Certificate (TVC), Diploma and Higher Teacher’s Certificate (HTC).
Years of Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching and materials development.
Proven proficiency in spoken and written English, Krio and at least one of the following Sierra Leonean local languages: Mende, Temne, Limba, Loko, Susu, Kono, Mandingo, Kuranko, Fula, Kissi, or Shebro.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and participatory/communicative teaching techniques
Must be knowledgeable of and have experience working in the Sierra Leone Educational System
Adult learning/teaching Experience
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet usage.
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) who come to work with Sierra Leoneans need to be trained. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Programing and Training Department through the Programing Manager, Programing and Training Assistants and Training Manager to better understand Sierra Leonean culture and speak the language(s) in helping them achieve their goals. This position will work in close collaboration with the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCC) to plan, implement and evaluate with a specific focus on language and cross-cultural learning by Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and Volunteers (PCVs). The functions include: coordinating the development of language materials, and testing for appropriate language level and cross-cultural training activities.
The Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator (LCF) is responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the daily language learning activities of Peace Corps trainees (PCT). The LCF assists in the development of language learning material, including the weekly designing and revision of session plans as needed. The LCF conducts language learning activities both in and outside of the classroom using techniques, methods and training materials developed and provided by Peace Corps Sierra Leone. The LCF assists with the design and delivery of the cross-cultural training for PCTs and serves as a cultural role model and “guide” for them within the community, providing guidance on social norms, behavior, dress, customs, etc. On a regular basis, the LCF advises the LTC on PCTs’ progress in language acquisition, ability to interact within and adapt to a new cultural context, and overall performance in the training program. The LCF makes recommendation when PCT progress is not adequate and provides additional support to PCTs as agreed upon.
Tasks & Deliverables
Facilitation, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
Design and implement lesson plans based on acquisition of specific language and cross-cultural competencies that trainees should achieve. They are to be developed base on the Peace Corps lesson planning format (4MAT) and incorporate language, cultural and technical language objectives.
Conduct formal/informal language training classes with small groups of trainees using a variety of language training methods and material: making appropriate change based on feedback received and learning needs of the trainees.
Develop trainees’ cross-cultural skills by acting as a language and cross culture information resource.
Serve as a cultural role model and “guide” monitoring and evaluating Trainee community integration on social norms, behavior, dress, customs, etc.
Be available outside classroom hours to assists with language learning (individual tutorials, cross cultural trips/activities, field visits).
Assists in designing and evaluating activities (simulation activities and out-of-classroom language tasks) to provide timely regular feedback to trainees about their progress in language. Inform the language team regarding these evaluative processes, and actively participate in evaluation sessions.
Evaluate the success of each lesson and document comments, ideas and suggestions, to assists with future implementation.
Conduct routine visit to host families and Trainees to provide support as needed.
Participate in the preparation of training site, including class location for the language training program.
Actively seek resources within the community to assist trainees in language learning and the performance of cultural objectives.
Assist other staff members in implementing sessions that complement and or integrate all PST components Support the IST team efforts and decisions as per request
Dress according the PST dress code and interact professionally with staff and trainees during working hours.
Material Design and Development:
Learning materials are to be designed for all Sierra Leonean languages as needed.
Develop lesson plans and training topics as well as creating new training materials (weekly as needed).
Design appropriate training session plans, visual aids, and cultural materials that support the health program. Technical content will include Malaria, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene topics.
Create language manuals to include, but not limited to, greetings and introductions, family, market-place transactions, and community development/medical nomenclature e.g. signs and symptoms, diseases, treatment, breastfeeding, health care workers, etc.
All learning material is to be designed in accordance with Peace Corps guidance and templates; and, all materials developed are proprietary and belong to Peace Corps Sierra Leone.
Preparation and Training:
Participate in the preparation of training site, including class location for the language training program.
Actively seek resources within the community to assist trainees in language learning and the performance of cultural objectives.
Management controls:
LCC will discuss LCFs performance with the Training team and PCTs/PCVs during and after any training.
One on-one performance review evaluation with LCC. If the need arise it can be with TM.
Attend the Mandatory Language Training of Trainers (LTOT) and the mandatory all staff General Training of Trainers (GTOT) and, which includes goals and Peace Corps philosophy, concepts of integrate training, time for refining session plan, specific LCF training and team building.
Reports:
Submit weekly reports to the LCC including evaluation of trainee’s progress in language, general description of the group adaptation and overall cultural experience
Notify the LTC about any classroom management challenges that might occur during language class facilitation.
Written reports are required to be submitted base upon request of event/activity or end of any training.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with the LCC and other training staff to discuss trainees’ and volunteers’ progress as well as planning any upcoming events.
Participate in language team meetings and staff meetings when required.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Actively involved in all briefings as requested.
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Employees with no SPECIFIC Safety and Security Responsibilities (i.e., cashier, admin staff) - Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 48 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: “Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? YES NO
☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
6.) Secretary
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Secretary
Reports To
Training Manager
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
43,075,891.00 SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Completion of Secondary School education, vocational or in a recognized institution with a:
Certificate in communication skill, human resource management, or related field.
Years of Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in receptionist duties, clerical and computer skills with administrative experience.
Ability to speak and write in English at professional level, speak Krio and another Sierra Leonean language.
Experience in managing adults
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers have worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
This position will work in close collaboration with the Training Manager (TM) to plan implement and evaluate with a specific focus on clerical support needed by Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and Volunteers (RPCVs) and staff. The functions include organizing and coordinating all clerical support needed during Pre-Service Training (PST). The PST Secretary is generally under the direction of the Training manager (TM) and is responsible for the preparation of the day to day operation of PST clerical work for Peace Corps. The PST Secretary is responsible for performing standard secretarial and administrative support functions for the PST Team, particularly the TM. The PST Secretary reports to and receives daily guidance from the TM, and cooperates with all Peace Corps staff.
Tasks & Deliverables
Required Tasks:
Provides secretarial support for all PST staff:
Maintains files and calendar (electronic and hard copies).
Makes appointments.
Drafts and prepares routine correspondence.
Maintains efficient flow of information
Maintains and communicates an up-to-date directory of staff contact information.
Maintain current contact lists
Greets visitors who have gained access through the PST guards. Ensures that visitor policies are observed. Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with visitors.
Ensures that the main PST phone line is answered during business hours
Receives and distributes mail, cables, packages and other correspondence.
Maintains office copier and communicates needs to appropriate staff
Tracks usage of stationary products and informs TM on inventory.
Attends PST staff meetings as indicated; takes notes and prepares and distributes minutes electronically and in hard copy.
Submit weekly reports to the TM with an inventory description of training material, in stock and materials needed for the training.
Notify the TM about any management challenges that might occur during training
Submit regular reports on the state of the Clerical support needed.
Required briefings and meetings
Meet regularly with the Training Manager and other training staff to discuss trainees’ and volunteers’ progress as well as planning any upcoming events.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork
Actively involved in all briefings as requested
Design effective local language learning materials
Create an inventory of all Peace Corps items given to PCTs/Host family
All learning material to be designed in accordance with Peace Corps guidance and templates; and, all materials developed are proprietary and belong to Peace Corps Sierra Leone.
Administrative Support:
Maintains and updates Trainee and staff rosters, including housing locations, and files.
Maintains timesheets for all staff, checks for completeness, and submits to Administrative Assistant every two weeks.
Photocopies and binds printed materials.
Provides written and oral translation for USDH staff as necessary.
Translates Host Country language(s) and English materials as necessary.
Maintains PST files and keeps the filing up to date.
Performs other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.
Volunteer Support:
Responds to Trainee and PCV Resource requests for assistance in regards to office equipment and supplies.
Observes strict confidentiality in regards to Trainee appraisals and discussions at all times.
Dress according the PST dress code and interact professionally with staff and trainees during working hours.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
Willingness and ability to be a team player, good interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn and a commitment to ongoing professional development
Confidence to enforce and abide by policies and regulations
Participate in the preparation of training programs/events and Training Site.
Organize materials needed for trainings (weekly as needed).
Material Design and Development
Design an inventory/log sheet of all toiletry receive during PST.
Other Duties
Assist in training events like celebrations/ceremonies, cooking demo to provide local resource/material from the community.
Assist other staff members in implementing sessions that complement and or integrate all PST components with the logistic needed.
Maintains good condition of the outdoor area of the training site
May serve as Peace Corps representative by overseeing outside contractors and laborers working at the office or residences and ensuring they are performing their duties appropriately and efficiently
Provides casual labor as required
Dress according the PST dress code and interact professionally with staff and trainees during working hours.
Management controls:
One-on-one performance review evaluation with the TM.
Attend the Mandatory GTOT which includes Peace Corps goals and philosophy.
Reports:
Report weekly for all material needed for work.
Notify the TM about any management challenges that might occur during work, if any.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with Supervisor to discuss clerical needs for trainings to enhance successful PST.
Participate in PST team meetings when required.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Actively involved in training Staff briefings as requested.
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
OMH:
Occasional Money Holder may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Employees with no SPECIFIC Safety and Security Responsibilities (i.e., cashier, admin staff) - Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 40 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: “Secretary” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
7.) Technical Trainer Education
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Technical Trainer Education
Reports To
Program Manager Education
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
60,756,964.00 SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in English or Literacy or Higher Teachers Certificate in English or Literacy.
Years of Experience: A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in English or Literacy in Sierra Leonean Schools
Ability to speak and write in English at a professional level
Knowledge of adult learning principles and participatory/communicative teaching techniques
Must be knowledgeable of and have experience working in the Sierra Leone Educational System
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet usage.
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) who come to work with Sierra Leoneans need to be trained. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Programing and Training Department through the Programing Manager, Programing and Training Assistants and Training Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the Education Technical Training needs of Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs)/Volunteers (PCVs). He or she will support the planning, development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of the Peace Corps training system for the Education Project Framework during Pre-Service Training and in-service trainings.
Tasks & Deliverables
Plan, Develop and Implement Training Activities:
Under the general direction of the Programming and Training Assistants (PTAs) the Technical Trainer (TT) is charged with the responsibility to plan, deliver and evaluate the technical training activities of Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs), specifically in the subject areas advertised. The TT assists in the development of teaching and learning materials, including the weekly write-ups and revision of session plans as needed. The TT conducts learning activities within and outside the classroom using the techniques, methods and training materials developed and provided by Peace Corps Sierra Leone. The TT serves as a cultural model and “guide” for PCTs within the community. On a regular basis, the TT advises the PTAs and programming staff on the PCTs’ progress and overall performance in the training program.
Facilitation, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
Collaborate with the Programing and Training Assistants (PTAs) to design, deliver and evaluate PST technical training component aligned with Project goals and competencies. This includes the assessment of PCTs/PCVs’ needs. TT Should collaborate with facilitators, solicit guest speakers and communicate with TM on any training costs.
Prior to session delivery, TT should meet with PTAs and other technical trainers to discuss session plans and activities.
Co-facilitate sessions with trainers who need assistance.
Design each session plan using the Peace Corps 4MAT approach.
Provide technical training on facilitation skills for other trainers
Visit appropriate officials and schools to promote the Summer School Program: recruit enough students to participate in Summer School.
Observe and provide constructive feedback to PCTs after Peer Teach, Micro Teach, and Summer School.
Identify appropriate villages for village days’ activities.
Monitor and evaluate Peace Corps Trainee (PCTs’) performance during and at the end of PST in relation to the project goals and objectives. Collaborate with PTM, PM, PTAs and training staff to assess PCTs’ competence for service.
In collaboration with the PTAs, develop and maintain an electronic file of all written lesson plans for technical training.
Material Design and Development
Design Technical Training needs for Education Trainees/Volunteers.
Develop session plans and training topics as well as creating new training materials before facilitating sessions (weekly as needed).
Participate in the preparation of training site.
Management controls:
One-on-one performance review evaluation with the TM.
Attend the Mandatory GTOT which includes Peace Corps goals and philosophy.
Reports:
Submit weekly reports to the PTAs/TM/PM with a description of highlights.
Notify the PTAs/TM/PM about any management challenges that might occur during PST.
Submit regular reports on the state of sessions.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with PTAs/PM/TM to discuss Trainees/Volunteers technical needs for upcoming session/event/work related issues to enhance training success.
Participate actively in all PST team meetings.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Language/ Cross-Cultural Facilitator and Technical Trainer - Assists the Training Manager in developing, assessing and redesigning competencies and training sessions as required. Evaluates and reports Volunteer/Trainee acquisition of safety and security competencies. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and Training Manager. Supports the safety and security systems that are in-place for pre-service training, including reinforcing Trainee roles and responsibilities related to personal safety and security. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.”
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 48 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown.
Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
Please include “Ref: “Technical Trainer Education” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applicants wishing to apply for any Peace Corps job is required to provide the following information below and submit with your application package.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
8.) Technical Trainer Health
Organization
US Government – Peace Corps Sierra Leone
PSC Position Title
Technical Trainer Health
Reports To
Program Manager Health
Supervises
N/A
Annual Base Salary
60,756,964.00 SLL
Contract Type
Short-Term, Not to Exceed 90 Days, 48 Hours per Week
Duty Location
Kambia, Sierra Leone
Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV must demonstrate the following:
Education/Certification: A Diploma in Health Science or related field of study is required.
Years of Experience: A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Public Health, Malaria prevention, Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Ability to speak and write in English at a professional level
Knowledge of adult learning principles and participatory/communicative teaching techniques
Must be knowledgeable of the Sierra Leone Health System
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet usage.
Background
The mission of Peace Corps worldwide is to promote peace and friendship. Peace Corps was invited to Sierra Leone in 1962, since then hundreds of Peace Corps Volunteers has worked in the fields of Education, Health, Agriculture community development etc. The work of Peace Corps Contractor does not limit itself to the role: active support of the Peace Corps mission is paramount to the job because contractors are representatives of Peace Corps in Sierra Leone.
Peace Corps’ mission is to promote Peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women
To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served
To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans
Objective of the Position
Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) who come to work with Sierra Leoneans need to be trained. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Programing and Training Department through the Programing Manager, Programing and Training Assistants and Training Manager to plan, implement and evaluate the Health Technical Training needs of Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs)/Volunteers (PCVs). S/he will support the planning, development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of the Peace Corps training system for the Health Project Framework during Pre-Service Training and in-service trainings.
Tasks & Deliverables
Plan, Develop and Implement Training Activities:
Under the general direction of the Programming and Training Assistants (PTAs), the Technical Trainer (TT) is charged with the responsibility to plan, deliver and evaluate the technical training activities of Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs), specifically in the subject areas advertised. The TT assists in the development of teaching and learning materials, including the weekly write-ups and revision of session plans as needed. S/he will assist in designing of an overall technical training using participatory and experiential approaches to address all competencies developed by the Technical Team. S/he will participate in the Pre-Training research plan that should include planning and setting up field activities such as: Malaria prevention, Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) strategies and interventions to support activities with community groups. The TT serves as a cultural model and “guide” for PCTs within the community. On a regular basis, the TT advises the PTAs and programming staff on the PCTs’ progress and overall performance in the training program.
Facilitation, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
Collaborate with the Programing and Training Assistants (PTAs) to design, deliver and evaluate PST technical training component aligned with Project goals and competencies. This includes the assessment of PCTs/PCVs’ needs. TT Should collaborate with facilitators, solicit guest speakers and communicate with TM on any training costs.
Prior to session delivery, TT should meet with PTAs and other technical trainers to discuss session plans and activities.
Co-facilitate sessions with trainers who need assistance.
Design each session plan using the Peace Corps 4MAT approach.
Provide technical training on facilitation skills for other trainers
Develop nutritional training materials on infant and young child health as well as nutrition programs for women to support healthy homes
Develop environmental health training materials and activities on water and sanitation systems and hygiene education
Develop malaria prevention training materials
Design behavior change sessions for WASH, Nutrition, Malaria, and youth sexual and reproductive health.
Facilitate technical and intercultural training in formal (classroom settings) and non-formal setting (including field activities) to a multi-cultural North American audience using participatory, adult learning methodologies.
Oversee logistics and implement problem-solving strategies to overcome challenges during training events.
Provide performance feedback and guidance to program trainees to support their learning.
Evaluate overall quality of sessions and learner outcomes
Collaborate with training, language, and program staff to ensure the training program runs efficiently and effectively according to the training continuum.
Provide technical and emotional support to program trainees to ensure participants are safe and healthy during the training program.
Identify appropriate villages for village days’ activities.
Monitor and evaluate Peace Corps Trainee (PCTs’) performance during and at the end of PST in relation to the project goals and objectives. Collaborate with PTM, PM, PTAs and training staff to assess PCTs’ competence for service.
In collaboration with the PTAs, develop and maintain an electronic file of all written lesson plans for technical training.
Material Design and Development
Design Technical Training needs for Health Trainees/Volunteers.
Develop session plans and training topics as well as creating new training materials before facilitating sessions (weekly as needed).
Participate in the preparation of training site.
Management controls:
One-on-one performance review evaluation with the TM.
Attend the Mandatory GTOT which includes Peace Corps goals and philosophy.
Submit weekly reports to the PTAs/TM/PM with a description of highlights.
Notify the PTAs/TM/PM about any management challenges that might occur during PST.
Submit regular reports on the state of sessions.
Required briefings and meetings:
Meet regularly with PTAs/PM/TM to discuss Trainees/Volunteers technical needs for upcoming session/event/work related issues to enhance training success.
Participate actively in all PST team meetings.
Participate actively in team building activities that foster teamwork.
Other Duties
Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats when indicated.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures.
Understands and complies with Peace Corps code of ethics, privacy and confidentiality policies.
Files all documents produced by the position in accordance with the Peace Corps Records Management policies.
To the extent Contractor is allowed to operate a US government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334. Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).
Performs other assignments or duties as assigned.
Standard Roles and Responsibilities
OMH:
Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
S&S:
Language/ Cross-Cultural Facilitator and Technical Trainer - Assists the Training Manager in developing, assessing and redesigning competencies and training sessions as required. Evaluates and reports Volunteer/Trainee acquisition of safety and security competencies. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and Training Manager. Supports the safety and security systems that are in-place for pre-service training, including reinforcing Trainee roles and responsibilities related to personal safety and security. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
IGF:
N/A
Temporary Assignments:
Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station
Duty station is the office in Kambia. May be required to work in another town during training (typically taking place over 11 weeks in the summer, subject to revisions as needed). May also be required to travel up country as needed, including on short notice. Performs duties during a 48 hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone.
Application Requirements
The application deadline is on February 14Th 2022 at 5:00 PM.
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must;
Be a Sierra Leone Citizen with residency, and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities.
Submit complete application package on/before the application deadline date and time by email to: SL-pcjobs@peacecorps.gov or by hand to Peace Corps Training Site –Yorfendeh Street, Former Old Town Hall, Kambia or to HR Specialist, Peace Corps Sierra Leone, 34 Old Railway Line, Signal Hill, Freetown. Application must include the following;
A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications.
A complete CV, to include:
All relevant employment, including start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed, and a summary of key tasks and responsibilities for each position.
Educational background and a list of current license(s) held (type of license, dates of issue/expiration as applicable), and/or a detailed description of equivalent experience obtained through on-the-job training.
Contact information (name, email and/or phone number) of three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or former supervisor. Peace Corps may request additional/other references.
Information regarding citizenship and work authorization in Sierra Leone. All candidates selected for interview will be required to produce a Government-issued ID card/National Passport/ voters ID card for review.
All education, experience, skills and qualifications will be verified.
Include completed checklist (Attachment I) of detailed Job requirement in application package.
All experience, skills and qualifications will be verified. Applicants with high potential will be scheduled for an interview at the Peace Corps Training Site in Kambia. Employment is contingent on a favorable security background and medical check.
Please include “Ref: “Technical Trainer Health” on the envelope submission and or in the subject line for online application.
Note: This vacancy advertisement supersedes the advert that was sent out earlier
ATTACHMENT
Peace Corps Sierra Leone
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________
Position you are applying for: ______________________________________________________
Details YES NO
Have you ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (Including Response or Virtual)? ☐ ☐
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
Have you ever being employed as a Peace Corps staff member (US Direct Hire (USDH), ☐ ☐
Personal Service Contractor (PSC), Foreign Service National (FSN))?
If so, please specify______________________________________________________
If your answer to any of the questions above is yes please provide the following information below;
Position location:________________________________________________________
Position type: ___________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________________________________________________
End date: ______________________________________________________________
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