Roving Director of Programming and Training (Overseas)

Introductory Statement: The Director of Programming and Training provides assistance to the Peace Corps Country Director in the administration of the Peace Corps program providing oversight, supervision, and support to Peace Corps staff and Volunteers in the development, management, and evaluation of projects and training. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of quality programming and training consistent with the interests of the host country government and Peace Corps policies and priorities; and providing administrative and technical assistance for the Volunteers and serving as primary contact for programming and training requirements and procedures. The incumbent evaluates overall organizational effectiveness and develops strategies and action plans to meet training, programming, and Volunteer support needs as appropriate. The Director of Programming and Training may be designated Acting Country Director in the absence of the Peace Corps Country Director. Management and Supervision 30%

The Director of Programming and Training works with the Country Director and Director of Management and Operations to determine programming and training staff needs. The DPT then leads the recruitment, interviewing, selection and training process of programming and training new hires. The DPT supervises a multi cultural staff, which may include host country nationals, third country nationals and Americans, including a training manager, program/project managers, as well as trainers, specialists and assistants who support programming and training. Supervision and management include establishing work plans, and evaluating the performance of programming and training staff. The DPT also designs and coordinates the delivery of training and professional development opportunities to meet assessed needs of programming and training staff. The DPT guides the programming and training staff in the monitoring and evaluation of projects and training and in demonstrating impact in status reports. The DPT also leads the programming and training staff in developing, maintaining and implementing site development and selection processes to address project-specific, medical, safety and security, infrastructure and other relevant criteria.

The DPT ensures effective communication and coordination between programming and training staff and administrative, medical and safety and security staff. The DPT drafts the budget for programming and training activities and monitors these expenditures throughout the fiscal year. The DPT ensures programming and training staff adherence to federal equal opportunity objectives and nondiscriminatory practices in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non merit factors. Program Management 20%

The Director of Programming and Training leads and manages the programming staff to ensure quality project design, implementation and evaluation across all sectors and alignment with Peace Corps guidance. Assists and guides program/project managers to focus on capacity building and sustainability in community based development. Fosters partnerships with host country ministries, U.S. government agencies, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations to enhance programming and training efforts to meet host country development goals. Liaises with Peace Corps Washington on programming matters. Training Program Development and Management 20%

The Director of Programming and Training leads and manages training staff to ensure quality design, implementation and evaluation of all Volunteer training programs and alignment with Peace Corps guidance. Ensures that language, cultural, security and technical learning objectives are linked to project goals and meet the needs of Volunteers and the expectations of host country counterparts. Ensures that training is planned and delivered over the 27-month continuum of service of a Peace Corps Trainee/ Volunteer. Orients training staff to adult learning principles and effective participatory methods for training Americans and creates a culture of continuous improvement in training methods and techniques. Facilitates or co-facilitates sessions in pre-service and in-service training.

Liaises with Peace Corps Washington on training matters Volunteer Support 10%

The Director of Programming and Training works with Country Director (CD) and Safety and Security Coordinator (SSC) and other staff to establish programming and training systems that maximize the safety and security of Volunteers in accordance with agency policies and guidelines. In collaboration with SSC and other staff, develops policies and procedures addressing safety and security issues related to site preparation, host family and counterpart selection and orientation and training site management. Ensures that established procedures are followed and criteria are met. Assists CD, SSC and others to prepare for and respond to incidents and crises impacting V/Ts and Peace Corps operations. Acts as duty officer, as needed. Must be knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of incidents involving V/Ts and any other safety and security incident, including suspicious persons or situations. Coaches and mentors programming and training staff in their support, management and evaluation of Volunteers including issues of diversity, gender and culture. Provides support to Volunteers. Responds as part of Country Directors team to Volunteer problems and emergencies. Representation 10%

The Director of Programming and Training supports the Country Director in representing and promoting Peace Corps relationships with host country government officials and local authorities, representatives of non-governmental organizations and other persons of influence in countrys development efforts. Helps the Country Director foster cooperative relationships with U.S. mission personnel at post to further Peace Corps goals and ensure the safety of Volunteers. Policy Advice and Guidance 10%

The Director of Programming and Training ensures that posts program strategies are consistent with Peace Corps and US Government policies.

Explains and builds post staff support for Agency initiatives. Collaborates with post staff to develop, review, revise and enforce post policies such as site development, Volunteer Action Committee (VAC) support and the Emergency Action Plan.
The contractor will provide a written report within one week after the conclusion of each assignment that includes a description of accomplishments; an assessment of the performance of the administrative and general services units; recommendations to improve performance, if needed; and a list of any outstanding issues or future actions to be taken. The contractor will give a presentation of his/her findings and recommendations to selected HQ staff within one week of the completion of an assignment.