Peace Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Programming & Training Specialist (PTS) for the Rural Education Development (RED) Project

Location : Lusaka
Starting Salary: ZMW 220,654 .00/Annum
Work hours : Full-time; 40 hours/week

Background:

The Program and Training Specialist (PTS) is one of two PTSs who provide backstopping support to the Program Manager (PM) for the Rural Education Development (RED) project. This includes: assisting with Volunteer site development, management of the technical component, Teaching English as a Foreign Language ( TEFL) at Pre-Service Training and provincial trainings; assistance during Volunteer In-Service Trainings; liaising with Host Country Counterparts and other organizations; maintenance of events, data and travel calendars; maintenance of site development and site history files; and participation in project planning and implementation activities.

Required Qualifications:

In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit a typed cover letter and CV(with at least three traceable references) that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements;

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (English major).
Minimum of Three years’ experience teaching English in either government or private basic schools in Zambia, with specific expertise in learner-centered teaching methods including expertise in grass roots development methodologies, gender equitable teaching, and co-teaching
Must have an excellent working knowledge of the English language (spoken and written)
Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and multi-cultural setting.
Must have Computer proficiency especially in Microsoft word and Excel.
For detailed job specifications and submission instructions, please visit: www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs

Applications must arrive at the Peace Corps Office on or before the closing date of December 29, 2017.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and no telephone inquiries will be entertained.

Address applications to:

The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia

Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly stating your name and position applied for in the subject line.