Training Director
The United States Peace Corps program in Indonesia seek qualified and
motivated candidates for the following position in Malang Indonesia.
Position : Training Director
Division : Program and Training Unit
Salary : Daily rate range of USD $150 to $200 per day
depended on past salary history and experience
Location : Based in Malang Indonesia
Reports to : Director of Programming and Training
Projected Start Date : February 25, 2013
Projected End Date : June 24, 2013
Statement of work (SOW)
General description
Under the supervision of the Director of Programming & Training
(DPT), the Training Director (TD) coordinates all aspects of planning
and implementation of a 10 week Pre-Service Training for approximately
55 trainees, while training and mentoring new and existing full-time
Indonesian staff, including a Training Manager, Technical Training
Coordinator (TTC) ,Training and Evaluation Assistant (TEA), as well as a
temporary TEFL Technical Trainer (TT) from another Peace Corps post,
and contractors which provide language instruction, cultural
facilitation, and logistics support. This position is a temporary
position, and as the responsibilities described below will become the
permanent TM’s responsibilities, it is imperative the TD be an effective
coach with strong cross-cultural skills, in addition to having
significant experience managing Peace Corps Pre-Service Programs.
The TD will also work with Post’s four Regional Managers (RM) to assure
the success of the training program in preparing Volunteers to
successfully fulfill the goals of the Project Plan and integrate into
their communities. The TD will also collaborate closely with the
Director of Management and Operations (DMO) to establish sufficient
funding and support for training activities and to ensure that all
activities are carried out in accordance with Peace Corps policies.
PST Design and Implementation Duties
* Manages PST related information, meetings, visits, briefings, site visits and documentation.
* Works with all P&T staff to develop a realistic and creative
training strategy and Calendar of Training Events (COTE) for PST.
* Coordinates and delivers the orientation and training process for contractors needed to conduct training events.
* Selects and prepares training sites for PSTs.
* Prepares, submits, and distributes all required reports on training activities and evaluation.
* Works with RMs and DPT to ensure the participation of appropriate
host agency personnel and other in-country resource people for all
training events.
Volunteer/Trainee Support and Assessment Duties
* Provides PCVs with guidance on a group and individual basis, through
positive leadership, direct technical assistance, and consultation.
* Ensures the development and implementation of a trainee assessment process for all training events.
* Recommends to Country Director (CD) Trainees to be sworn-in as Volunteers as well as any to be de-selected.
Administrative Duties
* Develops training budgets and manages and reviews expenditures to
ensure that they do not exceed the established budgetary constraints.
* Arranges procurement for materials and services needed to conduct trainings.
* Analyzes and prepares reports on training and activities, and other
data as requested by other Peace Corps staff and host country officials.
Other
* Performs other duties as assigned according to Peace Corps Indonesia’s needs.
Safety and security support
* Per Peace Corps Manual Section 270, all members of the Peace Corps
staff must be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan and their
responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
* Ensures safety and security competencies are incorporated and
actively integrated in PST and IST programs. Evaluates and documents
effectiveness of training, including PCV/T progress on safety and
security competencies. Working with CD, DPT, relevant APCDs/PMs, and
SSC, develops, assesses and redesigns competencies and training sessions
as required. Ensures that safety and security systems for pre-service
training are in place, including evaluation of homestay sites and the
orientation of host families. Provides training to trainers and other
staff, practicum partners, local officials, and PCTs, regarding their
roles and responsibilities related to PCV/T safety and security. Acts as
duty officer, as needed. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps
safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely
reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
Level and effort
* Performs duties at assigned Post during a 48 hour work week. May
be required to work outside of or in addition to normally scheduled
hours to support PCVs and fulfill other post requirements.
* Will be required to live at training site for duration of contract.
Occasional Money holder
* The PSC may be required 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 required 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.
Work experience requirements and qualifications
Experience:
* Desired to have significant experience managing Pre-Service Trainings for Peace Corps posts.
Languages:
* Oral and written fluency in English required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to design implement and evaluate training
* Skill as a trainer, teacher, facilitator, and mentor in a cross-cultural setting
* Skill and ability to deal with personnel management issues: recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of a team
* Ability to use computer word processing equipment
* Ability to prepare basic accounting and voucher documents
* Diplomacy and tact with staff, Volunteers, Trainees, community members and members of government
Education Requirements
* University/college degree required, preferably in English Education or International Development.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and Application Letter in English to :
id-jobs@id.peacecorps.gov (in PDF format).
Please indicate "PST Director” in the subject line of the email not latter than February 12, 2013.
No comments:
Post a Comment