Peace Corps Morocco is seeking 12 Language and Cultural Facilitators (LCF)

POSITION : Language and Cultural Facilitator
DUTY STATION : Rabat/Other rural areas in Morocco
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY : March 1, 2008
DATE OF COMPLETION : Last week of May, 2008
SALARY LEVEL : 200 Dhs per day. Food, lodging and transportation are provided by Peace Corps.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : January 18, 2008

Peace Corps Morocco is seeking 12 Language and Cultural Facilitators (LCF) who will be responsible for facilitating the Peace Corps Morocco Volunteers’ learning in Tamazight or Tashelheet and Moroccan culture

Position Summary :

PRE SERVICE TRAINING Language Cross Culture Facilitator works to develop basic communicative language skills among Peace Corps Trainees during an intensive training program. The LCF works closely with a small group of Trainees throughout the duration of Pre Service Training. S/he conducts language-training classes, within the Peace Corps Competency-based curriculum framework, and effectively uses a variety of language training techniques, methodologies, and activities. The LCF is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of daily language classes, as well as the community assignments of the trainees. S/he acts as a resource person and provides written feedback in the evaluation of the training program and the overall assessment of Trainees’ performance.

Job Description

- Ensure excellent preparation and self-readiness before going to class and integrates all components in the content of his/her sessions. 
- Implement lesson plans based on acquisition of specific language competencies that trainees should achieve. 
- Make appropriate changes based on feedback received and learning needs of the Trainees 
-  Evaluate the language materials based on feedback from Trainees and own experience. 
-  Be available outside “classroom” hours to assist with additional language learning activities, including individual tutorials, other learning options and conferences with Trainees. 
- Identify specific training techniques that correspond to the trainees’ learning styles. 
- Prepare and submit weekly, mid-term and final reports to the Pre Service Training director. 
- Provide regular and consistent feedback to Trainees concerning their language acquisition and performance. 
- Utilize community-based activities to enhance language instruction. 
- Act as an interpreter and translator, as needed. 
- Participate in the compiling, storing and documenting of language training materials. 
- Maintain social and professional relationships with all the training team. 
- Maintain a professional and positive public image with the training staff, Trainees and the local community to ensure the proper implementation of Pre Service Training. 
- Observe professional code of ethics in regard to Trainees, Staff and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AND PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING :

-  University degree in English/ or native like fluency in English 
- Adult teaching experience and ability to teach Moroccan culture 
- Ability to teach Tamazight or Tashelheet to Adult Americans 
- Ability to work independently and be part of a team 
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
-  Basic computer skills including word processing, excel, internet, and e-mail 
- Moroccan Citizenship For consideration, all applicants must submit a Resume (CV) together with a Cover Letter stating in detail how their education and experience fulfills the requirements of the position. Submitted material must address each listed requirement. Both Cover Letter and Resume (CV) must be type written and in English and either mailed or personally delivered to :

Illi Hakim ( hilli@ma.peacecorps.gov)
2, Rue Abou Marouane Essadi, Agdal
Rabat, 10100
Tel. : 037 68 37 80

Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by telephone and/or email