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PEACE CORPS Thailand

Vacancy Announcement

Programming and Training Specialist –

Teacher Collaboration and Community Service Project

The Peace Corps program in Thailand places American Volunteers in two-year assignments in villages and towns across the country. Peace Corps is seeking qualified applicants for the contracted position of Programming and Training Specialist (PTS) to support education programming.  The PTS will work collaboratively with the Program Managers and training staff to provide technical support to the Teacher Collaboration and Community Service (TCCS) project as well as provide support to Trainees, Volunteers and Thai community partners.  

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and current salary history, and will not be less than THB528,036 per year.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist program staff with program development and management, site identification visits for potential sites and provide support for Volunteer visits;

Provide leadership in designing and facilitating an eleven week pre-service technical training in English teaching; develop support materials; and participate in observation and feedback to trainees;

Support Volunteers and counterparts in the field by providing technical support and cross cultural advice.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in English Education or another area with TEFL certificate. 

A minimum of 2 years experience teaching English; experience teaching teachers of English preferred;

Fluency in written and spoken Thai and English; strong written English skills;

Familiarity with the Ministry of Education, and Thai education system and English education.

Background and experience in organizational development and capacity-building of non-governmental and other community-based organizations, youth development and program management;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable and willing to work in a collaborative team environment;

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills; comfortable leading sessions for big groups

Ability to train adults, assess competency of learners and provide constructive feedback

Strong computer, coordination and organizational skills; excellent cross-cultural communication skills;

Flexible, motivated and self-directed; willingness to travel extensively throughout the country;

Prior experience working with Americans in an international organization and/or living abroad preferred;

Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time, all over Thailand and be willing to relocate to an upcountry location for 4 months every year for Peace Corps Volunteers’ Pre-Service Training

To apply: Application forms and full statement of work are available at http://thailand.peacecorps.gov/jobs

Applicants must submit the following: 1) the completed application form, 2) a copy of your resume or CV, and 3) a detailed written description of how you meet the position’s qualifications. Deliver by email to PCjobs@th.peacecorps.gov

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