Language & Culture Facilitator - PEACE CORPS ETHIOPIA

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PEACE CORPS ETHIOPIA

Language & Cultural Facilitator: Amharic, Afan Oromo, Tigrigna

POSITION TITLE: Language & Culture Facilitator (LCF)

OPENING DATE: March 18, 2014

CLOSING DATE: April 4, 2014

WORK HOURS: Temporary Contract: 48 hrs + during PST (June 23 — September 20, 2014)

SALARY: Base rate ET Birr 9,780/month (including meal allowance)plus housing

Basic Functions of (Position):

Peace Corps/Ethiopia seeks 6 Language and Cross-Culture Facilitators (LCF) to’ train and employ for its Pre-Service Training of new Peace Corps Trainees. Training to be held in Butajira from June 23 — Sept 20, 2014 with selected candidates willing to work 6 days per week in Butajira. Selected candidates must demonstrate proficiency &teaching competence in Afan Oromo, Amharic, and/or Tigrigna. LCFs work under the supervision of the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator (LCCC) and in collaboration with the Technical Trainers to ensure that Trainees meet the established language competency criteria prior to Swearing-In.

Summary of Responsibilities: Each LCF is responsible for conducting successful implementation of the language and cross-cultural training, following the Competency Based Approach at the community level. He/ She is the primary contact of Trainees and represents the LCCC. The LCF acts as the cross-cultural guide to Trainees and technical information resource person during the training period.

Required Qualifications:

• BA Degree in Language

• Fluency in spoken and written Amharic, Afan Oromo, and/or Tigrigna.

• A minimum of 2 years language teaching.

• Level IV (fluent) in reading, writing and speaking in English and Amharic, plus chosen language of instruction. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English is essential, and a writing sample will be required of any candidates who may be offered an interview;

• Ability to coordinate and manage training events,

• Work experience in a cross-cultural and/or international setting;

• Effective and skilled communication skills demonstrated in an intercultural work environment. Interpersonal skills and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment is an asset.

• Ability to relocate for 3 months in Butajira and to work more than full time during this time 6 days per week

• Flexibility and willingness to fit into the training program wherever needed and requested by training team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Peace Corps or international NGOs in Ethiopia teaching language.

• Strong teamwork and conflict mitigation skills;

• Mastery and ability to teachAfan Oromo and/or Tigrinya, in addition to Amharic is a plus;

• Women are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Interested applicants must mail the following documents to Peace Corps, Box 7788, Addis Ababa to be considered for this position:.

1. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), list of references and an accompanying cover letter providing the information required, and demonstrating how the applicant meets minimum and preferred qualifications;

2. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards) that supports your candidacy.

Deadline: Peace Corps must receive your documents in hard copy by April 4, 2014 at noon.