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UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Peace Corps is a United States Volunteer Organization dedicated to grassroots development

and economic growth in developing countries. It has been operating in Zambia for more than19 years. Peace Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Language & Cross-Culture Facilitator (LCF) (14 positions January to August) In order to qualify, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen and must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities. Location: Chongwe/ Chipembi Salary Range: Based on the Local Compensation Plan Grade FSN 7 equivalent. Basic Function: The Language and Cross culture Facilitator (LCF) Instructs and facilitates the learning of language and culture to Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers in specific languages taught in the language program. S/he conducts classes in the language of the host country using the techniques, methods and training materials provided by Peace Corps Zambia. Assigns lessons, corrects faulty pronunciation, improper tone pattern, and faulty structure by using intensive drills of various kinds. Schedules reviews of subject matter and tests to determine trainees progress. The Languages to be taught are: Bemba, Kaonde, Nyanja, Tonga, Mambwe, Tumbuka and Lunda. Required Qualifications: 1. Minimum of a teachers certificate or higher in general primary or secondary school teaching, specialized in any of the above mentioned Zambian languages or English 2. One to three years of experience in positions requiring the application of instructional skills and techniques and effective communication with trainees/students to gain and hold their interest. 3. Good working knowledge and fluency of English, is required. The applicant should be a native speaker of the language applied for. 4. Excellent knowledge of grammar, idiom, syntax, and pronunciation of the local language applied for is required 5. Educational/work background appropriate to teaching of Zambian language and culture to foreigners is required 6. Ability to ride a bicycle and willingness to stay in a village setting is required To apply, submit an application letter that clearly addresses the Required Qualifications, CV and list three references. Applications must arrive at the Peace Corps Office on or before the closing date of November 18, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and no telephone inquiries will be entertained. Address applications to: The Human Resources Specialist, Peace Corps Zambia Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd. P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly stating position applied for in subject line

Copies of complete position descriptions listing all duties and responsibilities are available on request.

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