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Ad title:
Trainer - Individual and Organizational Development Project
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Peace Corps
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Published: 28 January
/ Deadline: 10 February
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Attached File:
611163_PC_Employment_Application_Form__1__7638857.zip
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The Peace Corps is a U.S. Agency working in over 60 countries around the world. The Peace Corps established a program in Georgia in 2001 at the invitation of the Government of Georgia. As a non-political, non-commercial, and non-religious agency, Peace Corps Georgia contributes to the expressed social and economic development needs of Georgia while promoting a better understanding between Americans and Georgians. In 2001, the first group of 21 Volunteers worked alongside Georgian teachers in secondary education English teaching assignments. Since that time, over 900 Volunteers have served in Georgia, exchanging skills with their Georgian counterparts, supervisors, and community members; sharing American culture; and bringing a part of Georgian culture back home to the United States. The 22nd group of Volunteers will arrive in April 2025. All Volunteers will complete an 11-week intensive Pre-Service Training (PST) in Georgia before beginning their service.
Peace Corps Georgia is seeking qualified applicants for the position of:
Trainer for Individual and Organizational Development (IOD) Project.
Duty Station: Gori
Number of positions: 1
Deadline: February 10
Tentative Dates of contract:
March 12 - July 3, 2025
• March 12 - March 31 in Tbilisi (Training of Trainers, Preparation, Orientation Week)
• April 1 - June 27 in surrounding communities of Gori (PST main phase)
• June 30 - July 3 (Swearing-In Ceremony in Tbilisi, PST wrap-up)
The Trainer for Individual and Organizational Development (IOD) Project will work in coordination with the Training Manager, and Individual and Organizational Development (IOD) Program Manager. They will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of IOD technical training competencies within the 11-week Pre-Service Training (PST) for Peace Corps trainees. Through the expertise of the Trainer, by the end of the training period, Peace Corps Trainees will have gained the required competencies, the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) to support community development, through assisting local organizations and community groups in organizational development and management, project planning and implementation. This position will require travel among training villages and the main training site in Gori.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
** Attends and participates in all pre-PST planning meetings and activities;
** In collaboration with the Training Manager and IOD Program Manager, plans and develops a training program referencing the existing standards in the Volunteer Competency Model, Continuum of Learning and Assessment for the IOD project and incorporating the Peace Corps philosophy for development;
** Reviews training competencies, standards and indicators, updates the learning objectives and respective curriculum in coordination with Training Manager and Program Manager;
** Reviews relevant technical training materials including written training designs, prepares trainees` materials, handouts, visual aids, presentations, etc. Designs more suitable materials when existing ones do not meet the needs of the training program, compiles and documents all training materials weekly;
** Develops a training plan within the allocated budget in conjunction with the Training Manager that includes field trips, resource speakers, audio/visual/written materials and other resources needed to best implement the technical training program;
** Conducts regular monitoring and assessment of the technical training and redesigns sessions and other training interventions as necessary to ensure its relevance, and provides that information to the Training Manager;
** Facilitates technical sessions based on training designs, project competencies, linking and integrating other training components with technical training;
** Recommends and invites relevant guest speakers, subject matter experts and in-country returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Communicates with relevant organizations and organizes field trips, obtains and/or develops resource materials;
** Plans relevant practicums and field-based interventions to provide Trainees with opportunities to practice knowledge obtained during classroom instructions;
** Observes practicum and provides feedback and recommendations to trainees, based on observations and other assessment tools. Acts as a resource, as needed;
** Develops and implements assessment tools designed to monitor Trainee performance and assesses the overall technical training component of PST. Provides regular and on-going feedback to Trainees on their performance;
** Provides regular updates on Trainee`s progress to the Training Manager and IOD program manager; Participates in roundtable and other trainee assessment discussions as relevant;
** Develops and administers mid-term and final assessment of Trainees;
** Prepares and submits a final PST electronic report following an established format to the Training Manager;
** Acts as a resource person for Trainees on all aspects of technical training and on cross-cultural issues. Serves as a guide for the trainees as necessary for cultural, language, and social issues and adjustment efforts to the local environment;
** Coordinates and collaborates with all PST staff as needed;
** Serves as a model of cultural integration and is respectful of local customs by representing Peace Corps in a positive manner on all occasions, and respecting the productive relationship already established by post and its staff.
** Participates in regular staff meetings and contributes to training programming decisions, to provide feedback to other staff members, and to assist in the coordination and integration of activities among all training components, technical or non-technical;
** Works as a member of a team, while maintaining a positive, flexible and constructive attitude and a high level of motivation, seriousness, and belief in Peace Corps` mission.
** Performs other duties as required by the Training Manager within the scope of their role.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
** Bachelor`s Degree (preferably in management, development studies, international relations, social sciences);
** At least 2 years of experience in development projects;
** At least 3 years of experience as a trainer;
** Demonstrated presentation and training skills;
** Good understanding of Georgian CSO sector;
** Knowledgeable about organizational development tools and/or project design and management;
** Fluency in written and spoken English and Georgian;
** Good organizational and logistical skills;
** Strong competency in using MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel;
** Experience in working within cross-cultural teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
** Prior experience working for International Organizations, especially with similar training programs;
** Knowledge of community-based training approaches and designs;
** Prior experience working with Americans and/or experience living abroad;
** Basic experience in Learning Management System (LMS) platforms and/or virtual facilitation.
Further Information:
** Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted;
** Staff must live full-time in the training site for a period of 11 weeks and attend orientation training which will be held in Tbilisi. Staff should arrange accommodation in Tbilisi on their own, the Peace Corps will provide accommodation in Gori, as needed.
To Apply:
All applicants must submit the following set of documents in English by email to GE-Vacancy@peacecorps.gov:
1. Completed application form (see attached)
2. Resume or CV in English
3. Cover letter in English. Note: Applicants must include a detailed written description of how you meet each of the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above.
** Please indicate "Trainer for Individual and Organizational Development (IOD) Project" in the e-mail subject line.
** If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate set of documentation listed above for each position.
Applications not meeting the criteria given above will not be considered.
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