Position: Seasonal Language and Cross-Culture Facilitator (LCF)

Supervisor: Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCC) 

CLOSING DATE: December 27, 2019

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Under the supervision of the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCC), the LCF position provides language/ communication instruction as well as cross-culture and other support to Peace Corps Trainees living in homestay and undergoing Pre-Service Training (PST). Peace Corps uses a community-based training approach in a rural or semi-urban setting to prepare Trainees for their volunteer service. The position is seasonal covering the Peace Corps PST timeframe which typically is 4 months and based where Peace Corps training takes place. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work and live in a rural or semi-urban setting with very limited resources. Teaching and cross-cultural skills are required. 

The LCF will have the following roles and responsibilities: 

• Language / Communication Instruction 60% 
• Cross Culture and Trainee Support 40% 

Language / Communication Instruction: 

• Implement the formal pre-service language curriculum, facilitating language classes (French and/or Fulfulde) for an average of 4-6 hours per day 
• Develop lesson plans and support materials for language classes using Peace Corps’ adult learning methodologies, and adapt lessons according to Trainees’ needs 
• Collaborate with Technical Trainers and other training staff to integrate all training components in language lessons 
• Orient and support Trainees in the use of various language acquisition methods 
• Prepare and implement individualized activities for advanced learners and for Trainees who have learning challenges 
• Formally evaluate language progress of Trainees including weekly/biweekly individual feedback to Trainees and report to the LCC as required
• Maintain files of written lesson plans and handouts for all language programs and submit them to the LCC when required 
• Participate in the design and implementation of the competency-based language curriculum 
• Assist the Training Manager and the Language and Cross-culture Coordinator in developing, assessing and redesigning competencies and training sessions as required 

Cross-culture and Trainee Support: 

• Participate as a team member with other Trainers in the integrated design and implementation of the Community Based Training program (including participating in pre-training research and practicum activities) 
• Serve as a facilitator, group member, and informant in non-language sessions (i.e. cross-culture / technical / medical / safety) 
• Assist, when necessary, in debriefing homestay experiences with Trainees, providing the necessary support and report to LCC and Homestay Coordinator 
• Ensure that safety and security competencies are incorporated and actively integrated in PST and effectively delivered to PCTs so that their achievement is properly evaluated and documented 
• Support the safety and security systems that are in place for PST, including reinforcing to PCTs their roles and responsibilities related to their personal safety and security 
• Evaluate Trainee progress according to the Trainee Assessment Portfolio and provide feedback to Trainees using the Coach Approach methodology 
• Act as counselor and mentor to Trainees and provide collaborative support to other training staff 
• Participate in non-language and cross-cultural sessions (i.e. technical/medical/safety sessions) to determine and reinforce linguistic support 
• Perform any other duty assigned by LCC or TM 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: University degree in any field, but preferably in Language, Literature, Social Sciences or related area. 

Prior Work Experience: At least 3 years of teaching experience, especially in the area of language, literature teaching or adult training. 

Language Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and/or Adamawa Fulfulde and good knowledge of English. Preference will be given to those with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and Fulfulde. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision 
• Work as a team member under high pressure; 
• Efficiently design and deliver language and cross-culture sessions using Adult Learning Principles and the Experiential Learning Cycle. 
• Skill as a trainer, facilitator, and mentor in a cross-cultural setting 
• Proficiency in use of the internet and with Microsoft programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, emails etc. 
• Ability to work successfully within a multi-cultural office. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, diplomacy and tact with staff, Volunteers, Trainees, community members and administrative officials. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong sense of integrity. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A strong knowledge of Peace Corps, its mission, its approach to development and its training methodology. Highly organized, analytical, logistics oriented, and professional with an ability to successfully network on behalf of the Program.

Application instructions

Submit the following in MS Word or PDF:

• A cover letter; 
• Current resume; 
• At least three professional references. 

Peace Corps Cameroon does not accept documents saved on any cloud format including Google. The file size should not exceed 8MB.

No telephone calls or personal visits please. Only the documents listed in the application instructions should be submitted including your telephone number by December 27, 2019.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.