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LOCATION: Based in Chișinău, Moldova
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary contracted position for end April-August 2025.
COMPENSATION: Daily rate of $38.53 USD up to 100 days.
CLOSING DATE: March 30, 2025
The Host Family Coordinator (HFC) is responsible for the overall coordination of Peace Corps Trainees’ (PCT) safe integration in Moldovan society through the Pre-Service Training (PST) Homestay Program integrating with the Peace Corps Programming and Training staff. HFC recruits and selects Moldovan families for the PCTs for the PST period, plans, implements and evaluates the Homestay training for PCTs and PCTs’ host families, assists with the cultural adjustment issues and monitors and evaluates the Homestay Program in the PST training communities. The Host Family Coordinator works under the supervision of the Training Manager (TM) and in close coordination with the Language, Culture, and Integration Coordinator (LCIC).
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
PREPERATION PHASE
Homesay Logistics
· In conjunction with the Training Manager plans and implements the host family recruitment.
· In conjunction with the LCIC implements the homestay continuum for PST.
· Represents Peace Corps Moldova with community officials and organizations.
· Conducts community meetings to identify host families.
· Identifies, visits, interviews, and selects PST host families in compliance with PC selection criteria.
· Provides orientation to the selected PST host families about the awareness and prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Homestay Integration and Cultural Adjustment
· Supports PCTs’ intercultural learning and adaptation at site.
· Coordinates the host family and PCTs interactions and the PCTs’ integration in the host families.
· Regularly problem-solves situations with the host families.
· Conducts regular host family meetings.
· Involves the host families in the training process.
· Co-facilitates Homestay Program sessions.
· Arranges the homestay logistics during the Practice School together with the Training Assistant.
· Works outside of the official “working hours,” including evenings and weekends.
Volunteer Competency Model (VCM) and the Homestay Monitoring and Evaluation
· Monitors and evaluates the PCTs’ integration with their host families.
· Tracks issues, provides feedback, and prepares weekly reports.
· Monitors the host family’s assistance and support provided to PCTs.
· Evaluates PCTs’ cultural learning and home stay integration.
· Evaluates and records homestay integration and collaboration.
· Participates in the VCM assessment process.
· Documents PCTs’ integration into their host families and communities.
PST Training of Trainers
· Participates in the PST Training of Trainers (TOTs).
· Becomes aware of the Peace Corps Moldova policies and procedures.
· Shares recommendations on the Homestay Program for future PST.
Peace Corps Expectations and Standards of Appropriate Conduct
· Meets with overseeing coordinator to discuss, plan and report on activities.
· Is open to feedback and understands that performance will be evaluated on an on-going basis.
· Abides by the PST Staff Code of Professional Conduct.
· Maintains professional relationships with all the PC team.
· Works both independently and as part of the team.
· Maintains a professional and positive public image.
· Performs other related duties, as necessary.
· Submits the timesheet on a bi-weekly basis.
· Undertakes additional assignments as required within and outside normal training hours.
Additional Responsibilities
· In coordination with the SSM evaluates the Homestay Program at the PST Sites to ensure conformity to established standards for safety and security of Trainees. Ensures host families and local officials are willing and able to provide appropriate support to Trainees. Assists the Training Manager and the Safety and Security Manager in developing safety and security systems for pre-service training and supports safety and security training objectives, including reinforcing Trainee roles and responsibilities related to personal safety and security. Immediately communicates PCT safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and Training Manager. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
· Is required to operate a US government owned vehicles.
· May be required to lift and arrange the classroom and the office furniture and equipment.
· May be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors, PCTs or PCVs.
Qualifications, skills and abilities:
· University degree required;
· Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian;
· Driver’s license and experience with SUV vehicles.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
· Exposure to or experience with foreigners preferred.
· General knowledge of Moldovan culture, communities, and professional norms is essential;
· Good interpersonal skills and experience working in an intercultural environment;
· Flexibility while working in 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.
Peace Corps Moldova is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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