Peace Corps-Paraguay Environmental Tech Trainer Vacancy(2): DEADLINE, May 13, 2011
Peace Corps/Paraguay, a U.S. International Development Agency,
Seeks 2 Environmental Technical Trainers
(2) Part-Year Positions with possibility of (1) extension to Full-Year Position
Dates of Contract: (August 29th – December 16th, 2011)
Duties: Responsible for assuring that the technical competencies set forth in the Environmental Education, Biodiversity and Climate Change sector Pre-Service Training (PST) program is accomplished satisfactorily.
Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and two years or more experience living in an international setting, preferably a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
Experience in leading training in Environmental Education, Bio-intensive Gardening, Forestry, Working with Youth and Small Producers and implementation of Community Development projects.
Ability to develop a training design that incorporates adult education techniques and non-formal education methodology.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate technical sessions based on project competencies.
A team-player with the ability to model cultural integration and professionalism exemplifying the Peace Corps’ Mission & Values.
Ability to prepare all required technical reports and evaluations.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English and Spanish.
Basic conversational Guarani is a plus.
Ability to provide guidance and technical support to Trainees.
Knowledge of Paraguayan Culture, institutions and country’s current economic issues.
Possess a valid Paraguayan driver’s license and ability to drive a manual (stick shift), four-wheel drive vehicle and available to travel throughout Paraguay as requested, up to 40% of the time.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and other basic computer skills.
In order to be considered, applicants must submit a written narrative statement no longer than 2 pages in English with specific responses to each of the qualifications listed above. Include such things as experience that has given you the specific knowledge, skills or abilities and evidence of your successes (such as accomplishments, awards received, etc.)
Submit cover letter, narrative statement, and resume (in English) not later than Friday, May 13th, 2011 via:
Email: info@py.peacecorps.gov
Fax: (021) 606-650 or
Hand-Delivery/Mail:
Peace Corps Paraguay
Chaco Boreal 162 c/ Avenida Mariscal López
Asunción, Paraguay
Attn: Tech Trainer Selection Committee
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That is one good job. Helping to train people about the environment is a really good thing to do. We all need environmental awareness training to learn about what is happening to our planet and what we can do to help.
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