Peace Corps: Training Assistant

LOCATION:               Based in Chişinău, Moldova

CLASSIFICATION:   Temporary contracted position for July-December, 2023.

COMPENSATION:     Daily rate of $52.29 USD – (PSC-7)

CLOSING DATE:       COB Monday, June 26, 2023

BLENDED LEARNING DESIGN AND SUPPORT

·         Provides support to the TM to ensure that the blended learning experiences meet all requirements.

·         Assists staff in designing and editing the e-learning experiences.

·         In coordination with the TM, designs the e-learning content and assessments.

·         Edits PC Moldova LMS courses regularly proofreading and updating the content.

·         Assists with creating and maintaining a Resource Library both digitally and in person.

·         Support staff developing on-going, self-directed learning and support for Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV).

·         Provides technical support and guidance to course developers and to Peace Corps Trainees (PCT) and PCVs.

·         Ensures digital learning content is aligned with agency requirements.

·         In coordination with the TM, conducts surveys, revisions, and analyzes data.

·         Collaborates with other staff on facilitation training activities.

Training Support

·         Provides administrative and logistical support for training events.

·         Serves as an off-site coordinator for training events outside of Chisinau.

·         Supports the TM and Admin Unit in the identification and selection of venues and lodging accommodations.

·         In coordination with the Budget and Financial Assistant prepares contracts for training venues.

·         Assist in recruitment of contracted training staff.

·         Assist in the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates.

·         Makes an inventory of training supplies and equipment in stock and designs a list of supplies needed for each training event.

·         Keeps track of training supplies during the year.

·         Provides Programming and Training staff with the supplies and equipment needed for the training events.

·         Track monthly and weekly trainings activities.

Payments

·         Makes payments during training events (meals, coffee breaks, transportation if needed).

·         Executes payments for training needs and ensures adequate documentation.

·         In coordination with the Budget and Financial Assistant maintains and accounts for petty cash fund as appropriate.

·         Reports training expenses to Director of Management and Operations on a regular basis.

Transportation

·         In coordination with the General Service Manager arranges transportation for staff during the training events. 

·         Prepares, coordinates and communicates logistics for staff travel during the training events.

Equipment

Peace Corps Expectations and Standards of Appropriate Conduct

·         Demonstrates willingness to learn new systems and motivation to improve existing capabilities.

·         Adheres to office systems and procedures.

·         Meets regularly with the supervisor to discuss, plan and report on activities.

·         Functions honestly and effectively while handling Peace Corps’ property.

·         Abide by the Staff Code of Professional Conduct.

·         Follows the norms established for staff including appropriate dress, attendance, professional behavior and collaboration.

·         Acts as a reasonable person in exercising judgment, interacting with other people, and in public.

·         Demonstrates willingness and ability to act as a member of a team.

·         Maintains professional and positive relationships with all the staff, PCTs/Vs and counterparts.

·         Is able to reconcile, compromise, and mediate in order to achieve consensus.

·         Is open to feedback and understands that performance will be evaluated on an on-going basis.

·         Accepts and gives constructive feedback honestly, in a timely manner, without denial, and without intent to disparage another person's character.

·         Shows patience and understanding in order to work in an intercultural environment.

·         Works both independently and as part of a team to enhance Peace Corps training philosophy and decisions.

·         Undertakes additional assignments as required by Training Manager within and outside normal training hours.

·         Other duties as requested by TM, DPT, CD, DMO.

Additional Responsibilities

·         Performs duties during a flexible work week with a flexible work schedule as indicated in the contract.

·         Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays.

·         May require lifting and arranging of classroom and office furniture and equipment.

·         May be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors, PCTs or PCVs.

·         May be required to operate a US government owned vehicle.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

SUBMIT APPLICATION IN ENGLISH TO:

US Peace Corps

Str. Grigore Ureche, 12

Chişinău, Moldova-2001

Email: md-hr@peacecorps.gov (please send as MS Word attachment)

Peace Corps Moldova is an Equal Opportunity Employer