General description
Under the supervision of the Director of Programming & Training, Program Managers performs functions to ensure support of Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) and the effective operation of the Peace Corps Indonesia Project Plans. Performs all aspects of programming, planning, site development, and PCV support.
Program Implementation and Management Duties
§ Manages project-related information, meetings, visits, briefings, site visits and documentation.
§ Keeps informed about changes in the Indonesian educational system, informing PTO and PCVs of relevant changes. Adjusts project to those changes when needed.
§ Represents Peace Corps in project related matters and acts as liaison with the Ministries of National Education and Religious Affairs on a national and regional level. Represents Peace Corps to school officials and other partners and institutions.
§ Monitors the implementation of the Project Plan and assists in internal and external evaluation and reporting.
§ Explores possibilities for enhancing/enlarging programming directions.
§ Writes and revises information packets for Trainees and PCVs.
§ Prepares Quarterly Trainee Request, quarterly reports, Project Status Reports and other reports.
§ Participates in the Integrated Planning and Budgeting System process and budget decisions regarding project implementation.
§ Designs and implements Pre-Service and In-Service Trainings (PSTs and ISTs) together with training staff.
§ Assists in locating resources – human, training, and financial – to support PCVs' activities.
§ Develops and maintains close contacts with other volunteer organizations to foster collaboration and mutual knowledge sharing.
§ May coordinate activities of a Program Assistant, including coordinating training and programming activities with the Program Assistant, providing guidance, and working as a team to accomplish goals and objectives.
Site Development Duties
§ Collaborates with the Ministries of National Education and Religious Affairs to identify possible site placements for PCVs.
§ Updates and revises site selection criteria according to policy changes and feedback received from PCVs.
§ Visits sites and meets with potential supervisors and counterparts to identify potentially successful site placements. Consults PCVs, PC site files, and other PC staff in the process of site identification and site selection.
§ Identifies best matches between available sites and PCVs.
§ Helps supervisors and counterparts develop realistic expectations about PCVs helps Trainees have realistic expectations about future work sites.
§ Checks housing possibilities identified by the Host Agency.
Volunteer Support Duties
§ Serves as the point of contact concerning all aspects of the project implementation for PCVs.
§ Helps PCVs develop realistic expectations towards their service.
§ Visits Volunteers at their sites, observes classes, and meets PCV teaching colleagues and supervisors. Organizes feedback sessions with Volunteers, partners and supervisors.
§ Maintains prompt, responsive, and proactive communication for technical advice and cross-cultural assistance.
§ Helps PCVs identify their needs for professional development. Provides technical support, oversight and guidance to PCVs and partners.
§ Advises PCVs in advance of upcoming program activities.
§ Advises PCVs on Peace Corps policies, and monitors adherence to policies. Performs appropriate discipline for non-compliance with policies.
§ Maintains PCVs records referring to placement, housing, work progress, primary job and volunteer/community initiated projects.
§ Directs Volunteers to appropriate staff for in-depth support for medical, administrative or counseling needs.
§ Monitors and evaluates PCV work through plans and reports, site visits, and discussions with PCVs, school directors, partners, and colleagues.
§ Advises PCVs on funded projects
§ Advises PCVs on opportunities and procedures for extensions of service, and provides support for completion of service.
§ Approves or otherwise responds to PCV out-of-site requests. Tracks PCV annual leave taken and accrued.
Materials and Resource Development Duties
§ Develops and revises Project and PCV support materials and resources.
§ Researches external resources for Project and PCV support.
§ Guides PCVs in resource and material development.
Other
§ Performs other duties as assigned according to Peace Corps Indonesia’s needs.
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