Peace Corps Nepal Vacancy for Lead Language and Culture Facilitator
Lead Language and Culture Facilitator
Location: Outside of Kathmandu
Work Hours: The LLCF will be required to follow a six-day work week and work
during holidays. Working hour are not limited to 8:00 AM – 5:00
PM.
Reports to: Training Coordinator
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Training Coordinator (TC), and in close
coordination with the Senior Language and Culture Facilitator (SLCF), the LLCF is
responsible for planning, coordination, integration,implementation and evaluation of the
Language and Cross-Culture training during the Pre-Service Training (PST). Under
normal working conditions, the LLCF works supports Language and Culture Facilitators
(LCFs) to facilitate language and cross-culture training with small groups of PCTs (4 –
5 per group) and live immersed in Nepali communities for the duration of contract
period. The LLCF supports LCFs to conduct one-on-one and small group language and
culture sessions to Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) in
person. LLCFs follow a prescribed curriculum and use a variety of language training
techniques and methodologies. She/he serves as a primary cultural bridge between the
PCTs, PCVs, their host families, and the broader communities in which they are living,
and also provide emotional support to PCTs and PCVs as they transition to life in
Nepal.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: University Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Language Proficiency: Professional oral and written English and Nepali proficiency.
Prior Work Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience of Nepali language teaching or tutoring in a formal
or non-formal setting. - Willing to live with a Nepali family at the Training site outside of Kathmandu for
the duration of contract period. - Computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel,
PowerPoint).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education
Prior Work Experience:
- Experience in planning and implementing training of trainer or teacher training
activities so participants can effectively develop, facilitate, and reflect upon
Nepali language and culture sessions. - Experience planning and implementing Nepali language and culture training
sessions and other learning activities that embrace the Experiential Learning
Cycle. - Experience facilitating learning activities that promote collaborative, peersupported learning.
- Experience partnering with individuals with marginalized social identities (caste,
ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and so on) in Nepal. - Experience navigating language and culture in a rural village community setting in
Nepal. - Experience in a cross-cultural setting with American or international
organizations. - Experience with organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, conflict
management skills, diplomacy and tact with staff, Volunteers, Trainees,
community members and members of the government. Is cross-culturally
sensitive and strives to communicate openly. - Motivation: Ability to work independently and proactively, is self-motivated
and adaptable to constantly changing situations, and accepts responsibility. - Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality regarding Volunteer issues and other
information, and possesses a strong sense of integrity. Sets a positive example
for peers and PCVs in performance of professional duties (is punctual, diligent,
well-groomed, etc.). Acts as a team member in a consensus-building atmosphere,
encourages constructive feedback and accepts suggestions for improvement,
and willingly responds to reasonable requests from both colleagues and
supervisors in a timely manner.
Candidates will receive credit for all qualifying experiences, including volunteer
experience. To ensure full credit for your experience, please indicate dates of
employment by month, day, and year and the number of hours worked per week in your
resume.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITTES
1. Assists and works with Training Coordinator and SLCF in planning and
implementing language/crossculture TOT. Facilitates Training of Trainers (TOT)
for LCFs prior to PST.
2. Actively participates in the Pre-Service Training (PST) General TOT and TOT for
Language and Culture Facilitators (LCFs) conducted prior to Peace Corps
Trainees’ (PCTs)arrival.
3. Builds teamwork among fellow training staff, PCTs, PCVs, and supports
PC/Nepal staff and training team efforts and decisions.
4. Serves as a substitute LCF whenever needed.
5. Provides proactive guidance to LCFs in planning language learning activities,
reviews lesson plans on a regular basis and assists in developing language lesson
plans incorporating different training methods and activities.
6. Teach /co-teach language classes at cluster sites, making appropriate lesson
modificationsbased upon the learning needs of the PCTs and feedback received
from them, paying particular attention to meeting the learning needs of adults.
7. Conducts training sessions in-person and/or virtual using online, live, and
recorded methods with online platforms that can include Zoom, Skype and
LearningSpace. For in-person sessions, take all health-safety mitigation
measures prior to any session or interaction, as specified by the agency
guideline if needed.
8. Collects/compiles all lesson plans, language/cultural materials and other
documents and submits to the Training Coordinator for future use.
9. Develops Nepali Language and Cross-Culture assignments for PCTs to perform
at their PST cluster sites and follows up the assignments.
10. Helps PCTs to develop cross-cultural knowledge and skills by clarifying their
questions/interpretation regarding Nepali culture and practices/behaviors.
11. Facilitates cross-culture training sessions/big group language activities at
different clustersites.
12. Ensures that community activities are planned and implemented at their cluster
site.
13. Prepares all necessary materials, handouts, visuals, activities, worksheets that
are required for the language and cultural training under the guidance of the
Training Coordinator.
14. Visits PCTs’ cluster sites, observe language classes and provide onsite support
andguidance to PCTs and LCFs.
15. Collaborates through the TC with the Training Administrative Assistant for any
necessaryreproduction or purchase of training materials.
16. Coordinates with all other component trainers to effectively integrate Language
in safety,health, technical and cross-culture components training.
17. Maintains open communication with the PCTs and staff throughout the PST.
18. Participates fully in the assessment of the PCTs’ progress in fulfilling the
Language Cross-Culture and technical training objectives and in evaluating the
appropriateness of behaviorsand attitudes to become a PCV.
19. Provides timely and regular feedback using SAW (Shared Affirmation and Wrap
up) to PCTs regarding their progress in language acquisition and cultural
understanding.
20. Uses coach approach to help PCTs solve their issues and does not prescribe
solution
21. Provides support to PCTs on technical and cross-cultural/community activities
and during technical practicum. Participates in field trips and integrates
appropriate Technical Language.
22. Maintains a high level of confidentiality when dealing with PCT’s health issues
and other concerns and shares on a need-to-know basis only.
23. Participates in all plenary meetings and training group activities.
24. Participates as a full member of the PST core staff, supports and assists the
TrainingManager and Training Coordinator as requested.
25. If required, participates in discussion activities on the Volunteer competency
model and training alignment, and provides input based on teaching and
learning experience.
26. Integrates ICDEIA (Intercultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Accessibility) into all training events and sessions whenever possible.
27. Demonstrates respect to diversity that PCTs and staff bring by being inclusive
and providerequired support to all.
OCCASIONAL MONEY HANDLER
The PSC may be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors
who furnish supplies and/or services to training sites, or other locations as directed by
the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be required to courier cash to PCTs or
Volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but
will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer
and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any
procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the
cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
1. Is knowledgeable of the Peace Corps Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and in the
event of anemergency conducts his/her role in helping to ensure the safety of
Peace Corps PCTs and Staff.
2. Assists the Training Manager and the Training Coordinator in developing,
assessing and redesigning competencies and training sessions as required.
3. Evaluates and reports Volunteer/Trainee acquisition of safety and security
competencies. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security
concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and Training
Coordinator.
4. Supports the safety and security systems that are in-place for pre-service
training, includingreinforcing Trainee roles and responsibilities related to personal
safety and security. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and
security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious
incidents, persons or articles.
5. Collaborates with TC and TM to periodically evaluate the safety and security
situation of the training Site.
6. Integrates into the community at the Training site, with a focus on developing
positive relationships with community members during PST.
7. Strictly follows Peace Corps Nepal infectious disease mitigation protocols and
guidance including physical distancing, PPE, usage of mask, accommodation,
number of participants present at any event, as specified by the agency guideline
if required.
8. Regarding infectious disease safety, staff monitor their own symptoms, manage
risks, and ensure that those around them are also following the correct
procedures.
9. The Contractor is required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules
indicated for their position specified in a Peace Corps policy.
OTHERS:
1. As required and instructed by the Training Coordinator and/or Training Manager
during training.
2. In addition to the specific tasks outlined in this Statement of Work, the
intermittent PSC may support other related duties for Peace Corps/Nepal as
assigned. These duties may include but are not limited to supporting Volunteers
during in-service training, providing ad hoc site management support, and/or
remote Volunteer learning.
3. Follows Peace Corps Policies and Guidelines for Professional Trainer/staff behavior.
HOW TO APPLY:
Carefully review the full advertisement and Statement of Work for the above listed positions
online at https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.
For your application to be marked as complete and considered for further review:
- By email: Submit (1) your resume, (2) a brief cover letter in English, and (3) include the
position to which you are applying for in the subject line to nepaljobs@peacecorps.gov. - By mail or hand delivery: Provide (1) your resume, (2) a brief cover letter in English, and (3)
include the position to which you are applying at the top of the cover letter and send to
U.S. Peace Corps, P.O. Box 15150, Kathmandu, Nepal or hand deliver to our office in
Maharajgunj. All applications must reach our office by the deadline as listed below: - July 3, 2024 for the Training Administrative Assistant, Training Site Secretary,
and Training Driver - July 10, 2024 for all other advertised positions.
- All applicants: If you have ever served as a Peace Corps Trainee/Volunteer or a Peace Corps
staff member please include the position location, position type, title, and starting and
ending dates within your application.
Notes: Late applications will not be considered. Due to high volume, telephone inquiries will not
be entertained. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews.
Peace Corps/Nepal Diversity Statement:
Peace Corps Nepal is committed to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into our core
business practices. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage
diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice. We positively welcome and
seek to achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal
and fair treatment regardless of their background and personal characteristics. These include:
(but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, caste, gender identity and
expression, religion, ethnicity, disabilities, political affiliation, marital, pregnancy, maternity, or
indigenous status.
Peace Corps/Nepal Safeguarding Statement:
We define safeguarding as the preventive action taken by Peace Corps Nepal to protect our
volunteers, staff, partners, and communities we work with from harm. We are committed to
ensuring that all children and adult who come into contact with Peace Corps are treated with
respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced
selection process and a rigorous due diligence process.
