Regional Coordinator- Peace Corps

Regional Coordinator

Peace Corps

Date Listed: Sep 10, 2012
Phone: No Calls Please
Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2012

Position Description:
From:The Guardian, September 10, 2012
The Regional Coordinator based in Dodoma will be the official representative for Peace Corps the Region. S / He will be responsible for advancing Peace Corps Tanzania's mission and supporting the needs of all Peace Corps Volunteers based in these regions; assisting in developing volunteer positions, coordinating regional / trainings and meetings, identifying potential Volunteer issues and liaising with home office.
Qualifications
Education:
Diploma or University degree in the area of Community Development, Social Work, or Education
Experience:
The candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years practical experience in management or at least five years experience in a relevant field. Previous experience working with Peace Corps or in a multi-national or international environment required, particularly experience with a Volunteer sending organization. Experience with rural development and local governments are preferred.
Language:
Must be completely fluent in both spoken and written Swahili and English
Other Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

Outgoing, able to work independently with little supervision, sound judgment
Successful applicant must model appropriate and healthy social behaviors.
Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and Internet; and excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced work environment
Comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues from multicultural backgrounds
The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with people from various cultural backgrounds.


Application Instructions:
PLEASE email applications@tz.peacecorps.gov  for the complete Statement of Work for the above positions.
All applicants must have the ability to pass US Embassy background security check
Application Procedures:
Please email a Cover Letter, CV, personal address and contact Information and the names and contacts of three references to applications@tz.peacecorps.gov
The position you are applying for must be put in the subject line of the email.
NB:Only short listed candidates will be contacted for skills testing and Interviews