Training Specialist Career Placement – United States US Peace Corps

Job Title:        Training Specialist
Organisation: United States Embassy US Peace Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director of Programming and Training
Vacancy Announcement No.: 2016-008
About US Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala,
Uganda.  The United States has enjoyed
diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uganda.  The Mission
is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices
of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission
to Uganda are:
  • United States
    Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Centers for
    Disease Control (CDC)
  • Peace Corps
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 a
memoranda 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
Literacy Education, Health, Agriculture and Medical and Nursing Education; also
aims to build cultural understanding between Americans and Ugandans.
Job Summary: The Training Specialist will offer temporary support by ensuring consistent
training quality in Peace Corps approaches and standards that can be used to
address all training events led by staff, PCVs and external instructors. The
Training Specialist will work closely with the Training Manager and LODM to
design, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and assess training sessions and
training events (PSTs, ISTs, and JITs). 
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The jobholder develops,
    documents and disseminates a cohesive Pre-Service Training (PST) and
    In-Service Training (IST) curricula 
    that includes core and sectoral competencies, objectives, content
    scope, sessions and sequence in line with Peace Corps HQ designed and post
    developed training goals and objectives
  • Renders support in
    analyzing and assessing training and development needs for Trainees,
    Volunteers, Trainers and Peace Corps partner participants like
    Counterparts for ISTs and JITs
  • Formulates
    training outlines and determines instructional methods utilizing knowledge
    of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods such as
    individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations and
    workshops
  • The incumbent
    also selects and develops training and learning aids including training
    handbooks, practicum models, multimedia visual aids, e-learning
  • Develops and
    integrates tools, processes and systems to evaluate effectiveness of
    training and programs, and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or
    recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods
  • Carries out an
    inventory of needed training resources and identify additional
    requirements for effective Volunteer training
  • Acts as Master
    Trainer and reviews instructor performance and recommends improvements to
    the program content and instructor presentation methods. May support the
    recruitment, selection, and training of instructors
  • Is present
    during all training events and sessions to organize the learning space,
    ensure trainers’ and participants’ timely attendance, carry out
    observation and give feedback to Trainers, support the meeting of training
    objectives and ensure quality training
  • The jobholder supports
    the design, planning of training content for the Training Design and
    Evaluation (TDE) Workshops and Training of Trainers for Pre-Service and
    In-Service Trainings
  • Offers support
    in the design, planning and implementations of the In Service and Just In
    Time Trainings (JITs) for Peace Corps Uganda. This will involve design and
    evaluation activities
  • With the MRE
    Specialist, develops and administers observation and feedback tools to
    Volunteers and other participants and report findings to the Training
    manager, Program Managers, DPT and training staff for use in designing and
    delivering of training events
  • Designs and
    deliver trainings in area of expertise
  • Serves as
    Training Coordinator in charge in the absence of the Training Manager
  • Maintains
    up-to-date information regarding relevant adult education and training
    techniques; contact lists of relevant local organizations, institutions,
    and agencies; and other published resources including reference texts,
    professional journals and other similar information; and make the
    information readily available to staff and Volunteers
  • Keenly analyzes
    data, disseminates to Program and Training staff for feedback and use in
    design of future trainings
  • Documents
    finding and compiles reports as appropriate
  • Serve as
    Training Coordinator in charge at training events in the absence of the
    Training Manager. Draft a complete guide to document that role. 
  • Performs any other
    duties as assigned
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Construct four
    training books, with a table of contents, as follows:
  • PST Training
    Book for Core trainings,
  • PST Training
    Book for Health Sectoral Technical Training,
  • PST Training
    Book  for Agribusiness Sectoral
    Technical Training and
  • PST GTOT
    Training Book. 
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant
    for the United States Peace Corps Training Specialist career placement
    should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a field of study relevant for development,
    training and adult education; curriculum development;
  • A minimum of
    three years’ experience with relevant government agencies, higher
    institutions of learning, not-for-profit organizations, or private
    businesses.
  • Excellent
    computer skills,
  • Ability to work
    independently with little supervision;
  • Good training
    and Facilitation skills, good leadership, organization and time management
    skills;
  • Willingness to
    take the initiative; excellent teamwork skills, strong service attitude;
    personal integrity; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the
    ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
    diverse community, strong interest in Uganda’s development; and ability to
    travel as needed
  • Comprehensive
    knowledge of training plan, curriculum design and development
  • Knowledge of
    implementation and facilitation of technical, operational, and/or
    specialty training events and program
  • Ability to
    assess training needs and objectives, design, develop, implement, and
    evaluate responsive Training programs and initiatives including training
    plans, curricula, and methodology
  • Knowledge of
    instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment
  • Ability to work
    on a regular Monday through Friday schedule with occasional evening and
    weekend hours when necessary.
  • Preferred
    qualifications: cross cultural training experience with Americans; ability
    to train trainers; study and/or experience in agriculture, development,
    community health, teaching or teacher training. 
  • Excellent
    command of English, both spoken and written; native ability in spoken and
    written at least one Ugandan language;
Note: Applicant must be
legally able to work in Uganda
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications via
Email. (Please do not attach academic credentials to the email).  The complete applications should include a
Microsoft Word formatted letter of interest, resume, names and contacts
information for three references which should be sent to: applications@ug.peacecorps.gov.
Please clearly indicate ONLY the POSITION applied for on the subject line of
your cover email as well on all the attachments. For example “Katungu
Bonita_ Training Specialist” for this vacancy. Do not write any other
words in the subject line of your mail. If called for an interview, you will be
expected to bring a reference letter from your area Local Council (LC1) as well
as your academic credentials.  If
non-Ugandan, please show your work permit.
Deadline: 19th May 2016

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