Peace Corps, the well-known U.S. volunteer agency for development and intercultural understanding, has had a "Global Information Technology Initiative" for a few years now. Volunteers in various capacities have been working with people in host countries on a range of information & communication technologies. Almost a year ago, the first group of Peace Corps volunteers to focus specifically on ICT began work in Belize (see http://www.peacecorps.gov/essays/americas/belize.html). Currently there is an opening for a staff member working in this area. Below I excerpt from the position announcement. The full announcement and access to application procedures are at: http://www.peacecorps.gov/employment/vacancies/PC1-013wjd.html (Note due date of April 16). ___________________________________________ Peace Corps Training & Curriculum Specialist (Information & Communication Technology Trainer) Vacancy Number: PC1-013w Closing Date: 04/16/2001 Duties: This position is located in the Center for Field Assistance and Applied Research [in Washington, D.C.] and reports directly to the Chief, Field Assistance Division. The incumbent supports the Peace Corps Global Information and Technology Initiative. Specific duties in supporting Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) activities include: 1) designing and delivering training programs and workshops for Peace Corps field staff, Host Country Nationals, and Volunteers; 2) developing training designs, lesson plans and ICT technical materials; 3) coordinating with the ICT Program Specialist in providing support to Peace Corps staff implementing ICT activities worldwide; 4) supervising ICT contractors, and consultants; and 5) collaborating with headquarters staff working on ICT activities to promote a global understanding of resources available to post. Mandatory Qualifications: In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application which clearly documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements: 1) At least three years of experience in designing and delivering computer or ICT training; 2) two years experience in international development or community development work. [...] All education and experience must be met by May 19, 2001. Desired Qualifications: The following qualifications are not mandatory for selection to this position. However, highly competitive applicants will have experience and/or education in all or most of the following: 1) Demonstrated understanding of current Information and Communication Technologies and strategies appropriate for use in the non-industrialized nations; 2) ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision; 3) at least two years experience implementing adult training curriculum and methodology; and 4) proficiency in the use of computers and experience in applying technological innovation to the development and distribution of materials (CD-ROMs, Intra/Internet, distance learning, etc). To receive maximum consideration, it is essential that applicants specifically address how they meet the Mandatory and Desired Qualifications. ______________________________________ ------------ ***GKD is an initiative of the Global Knowledge Partnership*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.globalknowledge.org>
