Peace Corps hiring Programming and Training Specialist (PTS) for Environment.
- Open to: All interested candidates.
- Opening date: July 31, 2023
- Closing date: August 21, 2023
- Position status: Full time (40 hours per week)/local hire
- Location: Dakar, Senegal with up to 40% travel within Senegal
- Compensation: Gross salary + benefits: 16,944,307 CFA to 27,088,783 CFA/annum.
The United States Peace Corps in Senegal is seeking highly qualified personnel for the position of Environmental Programming and Training Specialist (PTS). This position is based in Dakar and reports directly to the Peace Corps Associate Director for Environment (APCD). PTS provides ongoing support to her PC/Senegal environmental program and conducts training of Environmental Peace Corps (PCV) volunteers and colleagues. The incumbent company will also provide technical support for PCV. Ideal candidates have a degree in horticulture, agriculture or forestry and have proven experience in managing and implementing environmental protection projects. Interested candidates should possess the following qualifications:
Requirements
Education: Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Agriculture and Forestry with solid experience in managing and implementing agroforestry and environmental protection projects.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum five years of related practical work experience in the field.
Language Proficiency:
- Ability to read, write and speak French and English fluenty (F4 level).
- Proficiency in speaking one or more national languages of Senegal.
Adult training: Experience in implementing adult education methods and developing training tools such as manuals and lesson plans. Having a successful training with an American audience is especially helpful.
Gender equity and Positive youth development:
- Demonstrated desire to empower women and girls in the field of environment.
- Demonstrated desire to empower youth in the field of Environment.
Other required qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting/coordinating with people from other cultures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Senegal agriculture and horticulture production system.
- Mandinka or Pulaar language skills.
- Demonstrated experience monitoring and reporting project implementation.
- Demonstrated experience working in Food Security.
The full positions description and requirement are available upon request by sending an email to SN-HR@peacecorps.gov
Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following documents:
A letter of interest in English detailing your experience and suitability for the position.
current English resume,
3 professional reference materials. Certified copy of school report. A certified copy of your CNI or Nationality Certificate.
Interested applicants must be able to pass a full background/security check. Submit proof of residency or ability to work in Senegal. You can fill multiple positions.
All applications must be submitted electronically in English to SN-HR@peacecorps.gov by the close of business on Monday, August 21, 2023, with the subject line “PTS Environment”. Preference will be given to candidates who are Senegalese citizens or permanent residents of Senegal.
Incomplete or late applications and applications not submitted in English will not be considered.
Only candidates for interview will be contacted. Please refrain from calling. Peace Corps does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
