Vacancy Announcement:
TRAINING MANAGER (TM)
BACKGROUND
The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs. The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women;
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served;
- To help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans.
The Peace Corps currently operates in 65 countries, with over 7,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Peace Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and Health). We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and self-starter with moral integrity to fill this vacancy.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Director of Program & Training (DPT), the Training Manager (TM) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, administration and coordination of Peace Corps/Rwanda’s Training Program. The Training Manager is responsible for supporting Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) and Trainees (PCTs) and monitoring training staff performance as well as overall training site management.
The Training Manager is designated with supervisory functions over the Language and Cross Culture Coordinator (LCC) and Housing and Homestay Coordinator (HHC). The primary supervisory duties will consist of providing leadership, coaching, oversight, and direction to the training team, assigning tasks, setting work priorities, drafting and delivering performance reviews, and monitoring related time, attendance and leave
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Training Program Management
- In line with Agency initiatives: define training strategies, and goals and objectives, and develop and implement the PCVs Training Continuum;
- Manage the annual coordination process for all PC training events by collaborating with the DPT, Programming Teams, Language Teams, Safety and Security, Medical, and Management and Operations, to identify, develop, and update training material and manuals, and ensure inclusion of all relevant topics in training;
- Manage the implementation of all PC Training events, including sub-training events, such as counterpart workshop, PCV/T practicums, swearing-in ceremony and others.
- Manage PC/Rwanda’s Training files, including the development, organization, and maintenance of a repository for PC/Rwanda’s session plans.
- Manage the process of developing a complete, annual training schedule, including logistical considerations, and calendar for all training events, at the appropriate level of detail. All training events must be developed in collaboration with relevant PC Rwanda teams depending on the event;
- Involve whenever possible, host country agencies, local counterparts and partners, and/or implementing partners in the training as appropriate, so that PCVs are trained according to the country’s needs;
- Serve as a lead trainer and training resource to all staff;
- Oversee, in collaboration with the LCC, the integration of language and cross-cultural elements, in all segments of the training program;
- Serve as a facilitator for PC/Rwanda trainings throughout the year;
- Provide Kigali staff with weekly schedule of PST activities and coordinate their participation;
- Manage the PCT evaluation process by managing the Continuum of Learning and Development, implementing the Learning and Development Plan, and facilitating PST round-table evaluations.
- Conduct a written evaluation at the end of each training event and provide the senior staff with the results;
- Lead regular programming and training staff meetings;
Administrative Tasks
- Monitor, guide and evaluate the Language/Cross Culture Coordinator (LCC) and the Housing and Host Family Coordinator (HHC) who assist with day-to-day training activities;
- Monitor, guide, and evaluate the PTA/Ss training delivery and participation and any tech training contractors who provide technical training during PST;
- Monitor, guide and evaluate the training site support staff who maintain and guard the site;
- Manage the budget and logistical aspects of all trainings;
- Assure proper arrangements are made with communities and organizations where technical trainings will be held;
- Manage the training facility, including timely communications with the DPT and Management &Operations team on any issues that may arise with the facility, as well as maintain constructive communication with the landlord on any changing needs PC/Rwanda may have.
- When necessary, lead the process of identifying a new training facility.
- Assure orientation is provided for PCTs host families.
Volunteer and Trainee Support, safety & Security
Ensures safety and security competencies are incorporated and actively integrated in PST and IST programs. Ensures that the global core sessions are incorporated into PST and that relevant staff participate. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of training, including PCV/T progress on safety and security competencies. Working with CD, DPT, relevant PMs, and SSC, develops, assesses and redesigns competencies and training sessions as required. Ensures that safety and security systems for pre-service training are in place, including evaluation of homestay sites and the orientation of host families. Provides training to trainers and other staff, practicum partners, local officials, and PCTs, regarding their roles and responsibilities related to PCV/T safety and security. Identifies and immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and the Country Director (CD). Participates in the design and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Acts as duty officer, as needed. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
Peace Corps Representative
- Travel when necessary through the country, maintaining effective rapport with local government officials, local chiefs and PCVs in their communities;
- With the sector PMs, initiate, develop, and maintain contact and cooperative relationships with Government of Rwanda officials and host country communities for purposes of identifying, analyzing, and interpreting development needs;
- Maintain regular contact with partners and organizations for the purpose of stimulating interest in Peace Corps program, goals, objectives and philosophies;
- Meet with government representatives and other community members in the field; respond to inquiries; explain Peace Corps’ role, areas of intervention and types of collaboration; explain the PCV role and that of their counterpart;
- Represent Peace Corps at official functions, if need be.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
- Proficiency in team management and administration.
- Excellent communication skills; excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams and Internet.
- Detailed knowledge of adult learning training and assessment.
Education: Completion of university degree.
Prior Work Experience: Five or more years of experience in training. Familiarity and/or work experience with community development in general, and ideally, within a Rwandan context.
Language Proficiency:
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Fluent Kinyarwanda (written and spoken)
Abilities and Skills:
- Good interpersonal skills/relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Ability to give technical advice; plan and organize; communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
- Experience in implementing cross-cultural community development projects.
Interested candidates must submit via email ONLY CV/resume and a cover letter to
RW01-recruitment@peacecorps.gov by April 10, 2023. The title of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency.
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