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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control
• Peace Corps 

• Design lesson plans and deliver them to
  the Peace Corps Trainees, using appropriate techniques and methodology
• 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 expertise
• Make daily Trainee assessments and
  adjust lesson plans according to the learning needs of Trainees
• Actively 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 arises

• 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
• The incumbent will be using their
  expertise in language teaching to impart cultural knowledge to Trainees
  during formal sessions
• Works closely with homestay families in
  fulfilling the Trainer role for the Trainee
• Serve 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 process
• 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

• Actively participate in designing an
  integrated Pre-Service Training Program
• Integrate technical training through
  close collaboration and guidance from Program Specialist

• Maintain file of written lesson plans,
  handouts and other language supplementary materials for PST and IST
• Send 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
• Routinely inform the Language and
  Cross-Cultural Coordinator periodically about the learning progress of
  each Trainee and on matters related to the Trainee’s general suitability
  for service.

• Participate in team building activities
  designed to develop team spirit and responsibility
• Attend meetings as scheduled
• Share individual talents and expertise
  with colleagues

• The ideal candidates for the
  US Peace Corps Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator job should
  hold Diplomas in the area of specialization
• Past experience in teaching a local
  Ugandan language preferably to Peace Corps Trainees.
• Significant experience in teaching and
  analyzing a Ugandan language.
• Past experience in adult education
  training and community development
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling and
  cross-cultural  skills
• Good judgment and problem solving
  ability
• Management and supervision experience
  and/or aptitude.
• Money and resources management
  experience and/or aptitude.
• Willingness to live away from home in a
  training location for the duration of the training (in a rented house or
  Guest House)
• Willingness to be on call all days of
  training including Sundays and put in extra time past language training to
  serve as Coordinator of the local training Satellite.
• Applicants must be legally able to work
  in Uganda.

• Letter of interest / cover letter (3
  pages max)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae with names and
  contact addresses of three professional referees. 

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