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Technical Training Coordinator

TECHNICAL TRAINING COORDINATOR (TTC)

The United States Peace Corps program in Indonesia seeks qualified and motivated candidates for the following positions in SURABAYA.

Position : Technical Training Coordinator

Division/Department : Programming & Training Unit

Salary Base: Rp. 105,534,012 Annually at training level. Full performance level compensation will be Rp 133,829,655 after one year of satisfactory performance.

Location : Based in Surabaya, works throughout Indonesia

Reports to : Director of Programming and Training, Coordinated by the Training Manager

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

General Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Programming & Training (DPT) and the guidance of the Training Manager (TM), the Technical Training Coordinator provides overall coordination of Peace Corps Indonesia’s technical training events for Trainees and Volunteers, and acts as a trainer of Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) serving in Indonesia. Technical training may be related to the Volunteer’s jobs as English teachers, community development workers, or other assignments to be determined. The Technical Training Coordinator works with the DPT and TM as part of the Programming & Training Unit (PTU).

Training Duties

Coordinate Peace Corps Indonesia technical training events (including PST and all IST events) with programming and training staff, and administrative staff as appropriate. This includes: preparing technical training curricula; integrating a technical training schedule into the calendar of training events, identifying training sites and resources; developing training methodologies, materials and tools; facilitating training sessions; and coordinating with TM on training budget as appropriate.

Designs and delivers technical training sessions at all training events using interactive teaching methods and adult learning principles, either independently or in collaboration with other trainers.

Identifies and briefs guest speakers and resource volunteers to present at trainings

Collaborate with other relevant staff to conceptualize and design training approaches, which integrate technical training with language, cross-culture, health and safety. Provide constructive feedback to training staff members, Trainees and Volunteers.

Assess and revise technical training designs and recommend changes and/or broader revisions to Pre-Service Training, In-Service Training and Close of Service Training as appropriate.

Reinforce Trainees’ understanding about their roles in development and in implementing their respective project plans.

Maintain accurate records of technical training activities, including the number of hours delivered at each training event and the session plans utilized.

Establishes relationships with schools at the PST training sites in order to provide practicum experiences to trainees

Coordinates with PTU to develop needs assessments of Volunteers based on evaluation, observation, and input from counterparts and principals

Reporting and Documentation Duties

Working with the training team, compile technical training information from PCT/PCV evaluations.

Collaborate with training staff to prepare for and deliver training event debrief meetings.

Prepare the technical component of the Training Status Reports as well as other required monitoring and evaluation reports.

Prepare PST and IST technical training reports for inclusion in TM training reports.

Materials and Resource Development Duties

Develop and update printed and electronic resources for PCVs as needed.

Evaluate and recommend TEFL resources for procurement and distribution to PCVs, both during training events and on an ongoing basis throughout PCVs’ continuum of service.

Identify and provide training resources that can support technical training areas, and/or enhance Volunteers’ work performance at sites.

Collaborate with other program staff to manage information resource center (IRC) materials for training events.

Establish and maintain a network of contacts and relationships in the TEFL community to enhance training events, resource development, and professional opportunities for Peace Corps staff and volunteers.

Trainee and Volunteer Support Duties

Assist Trainees and Volunteers in improving their job performance and their social and cultural adaptation through technical support, cultural insights, and direction to relevant and available resources.

Support Volunteers with personal and cultural counseling and guidance on various policies and procedures.

Assess Volunteers’ needs regarding technical training by participating in site visits and reviewing self assessments prior to training events.

Assist in PCV project development and provide ongoing support to Volunteers in the field.

Other

Assist in initiating and maintaining appropriate contacts with organizations that assist in training events or are likely to collaborate with Peace Corps Volunteers.

Contribute to post planning exercises, the preparation of the post reports to headquarters and government partners

Participate as a member of post’s Volunteer Support Team.

These duties may include developing information for country reviews, participating in country problem analysis and strategy formulations, exploring new project opportunities, projecting future Trainee input levels and requirements, and providing advice on other aspects of planning.

Performs other duties as assigned according to Peace Corps Indonesia’s needs, possibly including, but not limited to, coordination of World Wise Schools and Peace Corps Partnership Program activities.

TDY Travel: The Contractor is subject to worldwide availability and may be requested by the Peace Corps to be reassigned or transferred permanently to another Peace Corps Post/Headquarters or perform temporary duties (TDY) as required and to travel to other assignments within Peace Corps’ as assigned. Any such reassignment or transfer shall be subject to agreement of the Contractor. The Statement of Work as defined will remain the same; however the duties may be subject to change as determined by the Contracting Officer.

SAFETY AND SECURITY SUPPORT

Per Peace Corps Manual Section 270, all members of the Peace Corps staff must be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan and their responsibilities in the event of an emergency.

Assists the Training Manager in developing, assessing and redesigning competencies and training sessions as required. Evaluates and reports Volunteer/Trainee acquisition of safety and security competencies. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and Training Manager. Supports the safety and security systems that are in-place for pre-service training, including reinforcing Trainee roles and responsibilities related to personal safety and security. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.

LEVEL AND EFFORT

Performs duties at assigned Post during a 40 hour work week. Will be required to travel on an overnight basis as needed to support PCVs and PC events. May be required to work outside of or in addition to normally scheduled hours to support PCVs and fulfill other post requirements. May participate in in-country or out-of-country trainings provided to PC staff.

May be required to live outside Surabaya for the duration of PST.

OCCASIONAL MONEY HOLDER

The PSC may be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be required to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers. The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

+ At least 2 years of experience training adults in English teaching or community development.

+ Experience working cross-culturally.

Languages:

Oral and written fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English required. Knowledge of Javanese, Madurese, or other provincial language prefered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Attention to detail.

+ Skilled at training large groups.

+ Skilled at planning and evaluating training events.

+ Knowledge of Peace Corps’ cooperative development philosophy, goals, and policies.

+ Ability to use computer and Microsoft suite of applications.

+ Ability to act with diplomacy and tact with staff, PCVs, trainees, community members, and government officials.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

University/college degree required, preferably in English Education.