Language & Cross-Cultural Facilitator/Satellite Coordinator (Short Term) | Closing: 02.13.2023 – 4:45pm
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 2023-001
Language & Cross-Cultural Facilitator/Satellite Coordinator (Short Term)
About Peace Corps in Uganda
Peace Corps is an international autonomous agency of the US Government with operations

in over 65 countries. It operates in Uganda by the invitation of the Government of Uganda. Peace Corps Uganda has memorandum of understanding with government ministries that outline broad areas of agreement of cooperation regarding the work of Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda. Volunteers are assigned to government and non-government agencies and organizations, community based organizations, universities, colleges and schools who partner to enable Volunteers to provide capacity building in Education, Health and Community Agribusiness. Peace Corps also aims to build cultural understanding between Americans and Ugandans.

Peace Corps Uganda seeks to hire 2 Short Term Language & Cross-Cultural Facilitators/Satellite Coordinators for Acholi Language.

Basic Function:

The Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator (LCF) is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating language and intercultural training at Pre-Service, In-Service and other required opportunities for Peace Corps/Uganda. Working hand in hand with the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator, the LCF is expected to offer ongoing language and intercultural support to new Volunteers by carrying out interest survey (needs assessment) of each Volunteer so as to come out with strategies to address them in subsequent trainings.

Position Title: Language & Cross-Cultural Facilitators/SatelliteCoordinators (Acholi)
Announcement Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
Closing Date: Monday, February 13, 2023 4:45pm
Position Classification: Personal Services Contract / Short term. Local hire position
Period of Performance: June 20, 2023 – November 19, 2023
Position reports to: Training Manager
Location: Training Satellites outside Kampala, within Uganda.

Special Duties and Responsibilities:

Area of Expertise

Design lesson plans and deliver them to the Peace Corps Trainees, using appropriate techniques and
Prepare at least 10 session designs during TOT, which are ready to be delivered in the initial weeks of PST;
Conduct language classes in the Ugandan language of
Make daily Trainee assessments and adjust lesson plans according to the learning needs of
Participate in Pre-Service Training research for collection of teaching materials relevant for language-technical and Cross-Cultural training.
Tutor learners with special needs as, and when, such needs
Cross-Cultural Informant and Guide
Using your knowledge as a Ugandan, act as a guide in teaching about Ugandan cultures, with specific emphasis on the uniqueness of your cultural grouping.
Using your expertise in language teaching to impart cultural knowledge to Trainees during formal
Work closely with Homestay families in fulfilling the Trainer role for the
Act as a link between the Trainee and Homestay family in clarifying any training related issues that may arise.
Perform daily check-ins for the Trainee to gauge their adjustment
Equip the Trainees with skills to take care of their own safety and security by helping them learn the appropriate language, understand the local customs and cultural practices and dynamics of the political and social set up of the communities that may impact on Trainees’ lives.
Training Design/implementation
Participate in designing an integrated Pre-Service Training Program;
Integrate technical training through close collaboration and guidance from Program
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain file of written Lesson Plans, handouts, and other language supplementary materials for PST and IST;
Submit weekly reports to the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator detailing the progress of each Trainee, what has been covered, what needs improvement, and the following week’s plans;
Inform the Language & Cross-Cultural Coordinator periodically about the learning progress of each Trainee, and on matters related to the Trainee’s general suitability for service.
Team Member
Participate in team building activities designed to develop team spirit and
Attend meetings as
Share individual talents and expertise with colleagues