Peace Corps/Lesotho is seeking to recruit Language and Cultural Facilitators (LCFs) on a part-time basis to work during pre-service training (PST) and in-service trainings (IST) of Peace Corps trainees and Volunteers (PCTs/PCVs).
This posting is to announce that Peace Corps/Lesotho will be creating a Roster of qualified applications, which will be valid from July
2019 through July 2021, off
of which Peace Corps/Lesotho can select individuals to provide services as an
LCF during one or more training events. Although this announcement has a
closing date of June 7, 2019, applications may be reviewed by Peace
Corps/Lesotho and
qualified applicants added to the Roster at any time during the Roster’s
validity period, at Peace Corps/Lesotho’s discretion.
Statement of Work
The LCF is directly responsible for facilitating Peace Corps trainees’/Volunteers’ (PCT/Vs) acquisition of language, culture and technical skills in pre-service training (PST) and in-service trainings (ISTs) in order for PCT/Vs to successfully live and work in Lesotho. Working in coordination with the Language, Culture & Homestay coordinator (LCHC), the LCF will assume responsibility to design, implement, monitor and evaluate integrated language, cross-cultural and technical training during PST. While doing so, the LCF will be expected to participate in fully in all aspects of PST, as well as provide support and guidance to trainees. LCFs are required to live full-time in the training villages for approximately 12 weeks from mid-September to mid-December.
Required Qualifications for the Position. Please do not apply for this position if you do not meet the mandatory requirements.
At least three years’ experience facilitating Sesotho language and culture sessions for expatriates
Fluent in both written and spoken English and Sesotho
Available for training events as follows:
o Training of trainers in late August
o Pre-service training from mid-September to mid-December and in late March/early April
Willing to work long hours during training events, while maintaining a positive and constructive attitude
Proven ability to work as a member of a team
The contract award will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation.
Desired Qualifications for the Position.
Diploma or degree in African Languages or Adult Education
Five years’ experience in teaching at the primary or high school level
Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to write and produce reports in English
Application Process and Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following materials via either email to [email protected] or at the Peace Corps Office located at Makaoteng Estate, Intersection of Kofi Annan/Pioneer Road & Pope John Paul II Road. All application documents must be
typed.
Current resume or CV
Error-free, compelling cover letter in English
Copy of your highest degree qualification only
Photocopy of your national ID or other identifying document
Your resume/CV and cover letter should clearly identify how you meet the required and desired (if applicable) qualifications. Candidates who do not submit a complete application package will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted by COB on June 7, 2019. Late submissions will not be considered. If found to be technically qualified
upon initial application review, you may be contacted for an interview. Based on the outcome of the interview, an applicant’s name will be placed on the Roster.
When a PST or IST event requiring that a short-term PSC is needed, everyone on the Roster will be contacted. The names and
information for all interested candidates are sent to the Contracting Officer, who may request that candidates participate in additional interview(s) and/or evaluation measure(s), at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.
The competitive evaluation of candidates at this stage may
be based on the criteria specified above, including the results of the initial
interview and rankings of Roster applicants based on the initial interview
scores, as well as the consideration of other criteria such as:
Past performance in similar positions (both formal and informal information regarding past performance may be sought by
Peace Corps and considered).
Past performance information may be obtained on both hard skills (i.e.
technical experience and expertise, quality and timeliness of work product
produced, etc.) and soft skills (i.e. professional judgment, professional
demeanor, leadership abilities, ability to work as a member of a team, etc.)
Based on the outcome of the initial interview and rankings of Roster applicants, and/or those additional application reviews, interview(s) and/or other evaluation measure(s), one or more candidates will be selected to fill the particular open position. Peace Corps/Lesotho reserves the right to contract with individuals outside of the Roster, should it be in its best interests to do so.
For a full copy of the statement of work, please visit the
Peace Corps office, call +2231-3871 or email [email protected], and
request the LCF statement of work.
The United States Peace Corps, an agency of the US government, is the largest non-Basotho development volunteer organization in Lesotho with over 100 Peace Corps Volunteers assigned across all 10 districts as teachers, health educators, and co-facilitators of community development. We have been operating in Lesotho for over 50 years, in collaboration with Basotho, and in support of Lesotho’s development goals.