Anunțuri de Angajare

LOCATION:               Based in Chișinău, Moldova

CLASSIFICATION:   Temporary contracted position for April-August 2026.

COMPENSATION:     Daily rate of $38.53 USD

CLOSING DATE:       February 11, 2026

        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. HSC recruits and selects Moldovan families for the PCTs for the PST period, plans, implements and evaluates the home stay training for PCTs and PCTs’ host families, assists with the cultural adjustment issues and monitors and evaluates the Host Family program in the PST training communities. The Homestay 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

Home Stay Logistics

·       In conjunction with the Training Manager plans and implements host family recruitment and  prepares the homestay continuum for PST

·       Advertises and conducts community meetings to solicit support in identifying host families.

·       Identifies, visits, interviews, and selects PST host families.

·       Provides orientation to host families about the awareness and prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

·       Represents Peace Corps Moldova with community officials and organizations.

IMPLEMENTATION PHASE

Home Stay Integration and Cultural Adjustment

·       Coordinates host family and PCTs interactions and integration with PCTs

·       Co-facilitate Host Family and Moldova Culture Orientation session.

·       Implements a strategy for involving host families in training.

·       Together with the Language and Cultural Facilitator LCFs conducts regular host family meetings.

·       Will work outside of official “working hours,” including evenings and weekends.

·       Collaborates with the Training Assistant to arrange logistics during Practice School.

Home Stay Monitoring and Evaluation

·       Monitors the PST home stay providing support and assistance with the cultural adjustment.

·       Monitors and evaluates the PCTs integration with their host families.

·       Monitors the host family’s assistance and support with PCTs.

·       Evaluates PCTs’ cultural learning and home stay integration.

·       Evaluates and records homestay integration and collaboration.

Volunteer Competency Model / Learning Development Plan

·       Familiarize with the Volunteer Competency Model, and the assessment methods in the Learning Development Plan.

·       Documents PCTs’ integration into their communities.

Participating in PST Training of Trainers and Staff Conferences

·       Participates in the PST Training of Trainers (TOTs).

·       Learn Peace Corps Moldova policies and regulations.

·       Participates at the end of PST Staff conference with suggestions for future PSTs.

Additional Responsibilities

·       In coordination with the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) evaluates the home stay at the PST Sites to ensure conformity to established standards for safety and security of Trainees. 

·       Perform duties during a flexible work week with a flexible work schedule as indicated in the contract.

·       Events may require occasional work in the evenings and on weekends and holidays.

·       May require lifting and arranging of classroom and office furniture and equipment.

·       May be required to courier cash and/or purchase orders to various vendors, PCTs or PCVs.

·       May be required to operate a US government owned vehicle.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

·       Education: University degree required.

·       Language: Written and spoken in English, Romanian and Russian.

·       Driver’s license and experience with SUV vehicles.

·       Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excell.

·       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 forewings preferred.

SUBMIT APPLICATION IN ENGLISH TO:

US Peace Corps

Str. Banulescu Bodoni, 57/1

Chişinău, Moldova-2005

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