Peace Corps Pre-Service Training Russian and Romanian Language and Cultural Facilitator (LCF)

LOCATION:               Based in Chișinău, Moldova

CLASSIFICATION:   Temporary contracted position for end May-August 2025.

COMPENSATION:     Daily rate of $38.53 USD up to 74 days.

CLOSING DATE:       March 30, 2025

RUSSIAN AND ROMANIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FACILITATOR (LCF)

RUSSIAN AND ROMANIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Facilitator (LCF) to assist with a 10-week training of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers/Trainees, providing Russian/ and Romanian language training and community integration instruction and support the technical instruction process. Training sessions are conducted in small communities outside of Chișinău.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Training Manager, and in coordination with the Language and Community Intergradation Coordinator:

• Plans and facilitates language, intercultural and community integration training.
• Assists Trainees in developing technical language and appropriate behavior skills necessary for working as professionals in Moldova.
• In accordance with the Agency’s regulations provides safety and security support to S. Trainees and staff.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree required.
• Language teaching or training experience.
• Excellent language proficiency in both Romanian and Russian, and a good working knowledge of English.
• General knowledge of Moldovan culture, communities, and professional norms is essential.
• Flexibility while working within an intercultural environment and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Exposure to or experience with foreigners preferred.

SUBMIT APPLICATION IN ENGLISH TO:

US Peace Corps

Str. Grigore Ureche, 12

Chişinău, Moldova-2001

Email: md-hr@peacecorps.gov (please send as MS Word attachment)

Please include your resume and cover letter and indicate the position title in the subject line.

Additional Instructions:

The anticipated contract is contingent on availability of funds, reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and medical examination. Only those invited to an interview will be contacted. Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN). Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member. Individuals who have current or prior connections with intelligence activities or agencies through employment, related work, or even family relations may be ineligible for a personal services contract. The selected individual will be required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or occupational health or safety policies. Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or genetic information.

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