US Embassy Jobs in Uganda - Language and Cross Cultural Facilitator Job Vacancies
US Embassy Jobs in Uganda - Language and Cross Cultural Facilitator Job Vacancies
Peace Corps is an international autonomous agency of the US Government with operations in over 60 countries.
It operates in Uganda by the invitation of the Government of Uganda.
Peace Corps Uganda has memorandum of understanding with government ministries that outline broad areas of agreement of cooperation regarding the work of Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda. Volunteers are assigned to government and non-government agencies and organizations, community based organizations, universities, colleges and schools who partner to enable Volunteers to provide capacity building in Education, Health and Community Agribusiness.
Peace Corps also aims to build cultural understanding between Americans and Ugandans.
Area of Expertise
Design lesson plans and deliver them to the Peace Corps Trainees, using appropriate techniques and methodology;
Prepare session designs in advance, which are ready to be delivered during training period;
Conduct language classes in the Ugandan language of expertise (Lunyole);
Make daily Volunteer assessments and adjust lesson plans according to the learning needs of Volunteers;
Participate in Pre-Service Training research for collection of teaching materials relevant for language, technical and Cross Cultural training;
Tutor learners with special needs as, and when, such needs arise.
Intercultural Informant and Guide
Using your knowledge as a Ugandan, act as a guide in teaching about Ugandan cultures, with specific emphasis on the uniqueness of your cultural grouping;
Using your expertise in language teaching to impart cultural knowledge to Trainees during formal sessions;
Work closely with homestay families in fulfilling the Trainer role for the Trainee;
Act as a link between the Volunteers and homestay families in clarifying any training related issues that may arise;
Perform daily check-ins for the Volunteers to gauge their adjustment process;
Equip the Volunteers with skills to take care of their own safety and security by helping them learn the appropriate language, understand the local customs and cultural practices and dynamics of the political and social set up of the communities that may impact on Volunteers’ lives.
Training Design/implementation
Participate in designing an integrated Pre-Service Training Program;
Integrate technical training through close collaboration and guidance from Program Managers and Specialists.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain file of written lesson plans, handouts, and other language supplementary materials used during training;
Submit weekly reports to the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator detailing the progress of each Volunteer, what has been covered, what needs improvement, and the following week’s plans;
Inform the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator periodically about the learning progress of each Volunteer, and on matters related to the Volunteer’s general suitability for service.
Team Member
Participate in team building activities designed to develop team spirit and responsibility;
Attend meetings as scheduled;
Share individual talents and expertise with colleagues.
Other
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator and
the Training Manager.
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.
Qualifications
Diploma in the area of specialization
Experience in teaching a local Ugandan language to Peace Corps Trainees
Experience in teaching and analyzing a Ugandan language
Experience in adult education training and community development
Good interpersonal, counseling and intercultural skills
Excellent communication skills in English and at least one Ugandan language
Good judgment and problem solver
Management and supervision experience and / or aptitude
Money and resources management experience and /or aptitude
Willingness to live away from home in a training location for the duration of the training (in a rented house or Guest House)
Willingness to be on call all days of training including Sundays and put in extra time past language training to serve as Coordinator of the local training Satellite.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Uganda.
How to Apply
Only Electronic Submissions will be accepted.
Please submit only Ms. Word formatted documents to include: a letter of interest (one page maximum), resume (three pages maximum), copy of driving license, names and contact information for three references to ug-applications@peacecorps.gov. by 20th May 2019
Clearly indicate your name and the position applied for on the subject line of the cover email as well as on all the attachments: For example “Katungu Bonita_Driver” for the Driver Position.
Do not write any other words in the subject line of your mail. Submitted documents become the property of the Peace Corps and will not be returned.
You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified.
If called for an interview, you will be expected to bring a reference letter from your area Local Council (LC1), show proof of current driving license, as well as your academic credentials.
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy Jobs in Uganda - Language and Cross Cultural Facilitator Job Vacancies
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