Peace Corps Job Vacancy For Training Manager

The Peace Corps is a United States federal agency that promotes international peace, friendship and sustainable development by providing trained men and women to serve in local communities.  In Ghana, these trained men and women (Peace Corps Volunteers) work in the areas of Health, Education, and Agriculture.  The agency in Ghana is seeking for the following. 

Position Purpose:

Provides leadership in developing and maintaining a training program that contributes to the Post’s goal of nurturing and supporting resilient, culturally sensitive, responsible and able Volunteers.

Often shares duties with and works through others who directly implement training activities (e.g. at Pre-Service Training (PST), works through PST Training Director and Coordinators for technical, language and cultural training and logistics and homestay arrangements; at In-Service Trainings or Mid service training (ISTs/MSTs); works with Program Managers and Program Assistants (PAS).

Fundamentally plays a leadership role to assure quality in all training events and program activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Requirements and Training Experience:

? Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
? Flexibility and willingness to travel within Ghana
? Experience as a trainer of adults and background in experiential learning and instruction in large group settings
? Demonstrated ability and skill in mentoring others to assume greater responsibilities
? Oral and written fluency in English
? Experience working with foreigners, especially Americans
? Ability to work within cross-cultural teams, including Trainees, Volunteers and staff
? Knowledge of diverse customs and culture of Ghana
? Ability to interact appropriately with Ghanaians at all levels of society
? Demonstrated ability and skill in counseling with emphasis on group dynamics and interpersonal skills
? Ability to supervise trainers and trainees
? Experience in conducting a Training of the Trainers (TOT) or other Trainers Workshop

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

? Demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility in previous employment
? Previous experience as a trainer with Peace Corps training programs or similar international training program
? Experience with Community Based Training (CBT) designs
? Ability to adapt easily to new changes from Headquarters
? 3 years of experience in program administration, evaluation, and supervision
? 3 years of experience in managing and supervising staff
? 3 years of experience managing budgets and accounts
? Experience with current adult learning methodologies
? Demonstrated training skills to design, implement and evaluate assets/community-based development programs
? Demonstrated ability to interact with Ghanaian vendors and navigate cultural nuances to get the best prices for
the best services.