The Peace Corps is a governmental agency that promotes peace around the world by sharing one of America’s greatest resources: Volunteers. The Peace Corps has been operating for fifty years in more than 135 countries; the agency’s mission is to promote world peace and friendship, and the goals are: to help the peoples of interested countries and areas in meeting their needs for trained men and women; to help promote a better understanding of the American people on the part of the peoples served; and, to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of the American people.

Announcement of Recruitment
for
Language and Information Resource Coordinator (LC)
Peace Corps – Azerbaijan

(Position based in Baku, with moving to Sumgait for 3 months during Pre Service Training)

Approximate Start Date: 5 May 2014

Position Summary:

      The LC coordinates all activities related to the Azerbaijani language program at Post, including:

• coordinating the development and production of the Azerbaijani language training curriculum;
• designing, conducting, monitoring, and evaluating all language training programs for Peace Corps Volunteers;
• training and coordinating the work of Language and Culture Facilitators and other language training or testing staff;
• assessing/evaluating language levels of trainees/Volunteers;
• monitoring and supporting the on-going language learning of Volunteers.  Coordinates Information Resource Center (IRC), including managing Center and acquiring resources as needed and within budget.

Required Qualifications: 

• Relevant university diploma, preferably with a degree in education/foreign languages;
• 4+ years of teaching Azerbaijani to foreigners;
• knowledge of progressive teaching approaches;
• experience in designing/facilitating trainings/workshops for adults, preferably in teaching/teacher training, excellent Azerbaijani and English skills;
• ability to effectively train language teachers  on teaching Azerbaijani  as a second language;
• ability to communicate verbally and in writing; experience working in an international organization;
• demonstrate capacity to work with people of diverse backgrounds;
• good computer skills including Word, Excel, and databases. Willing to live and work outside of Baku for duration of Pre-Service Training.

Desired Qualifications:

• Classroom teaching experience;
• Certified as a LPI tester, Experience living and working in the United States or 5 years experience working with Americans is highly desired as is familiarity with life in the rayons.

Application Process:

You can download `Application Form ` HERE and other, request them by email , or pick up copies from the Peace Corps Office. Qualified persons should submit completed applications to the Peace Corps office: 2c Hasan Aliyev Street, Baku, Azerbaijan, or via email: AzJobs@az.peacecorps.gov or Fax: (99412) 596 17 24.

Applicants must submit the following:

1) completed application form and

2) CV or Resume.

We recommend that you also submit a detailed cover letter including a written description of how you meet the position’s qualifications.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline is April 21 , Monday 9.00 AM