Liberia
Contracts and Vacancies
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Overseas Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Construction Services
RFQ Number: 669-24-0001
Peace Corps/Liberia has a need for construction services to reconstruct the south perimeter wall at its training facility in Kakata, Margibi County. Peace Corps/Liberia is soliciting fixed-price quotations from the construction contractor community for construction services at a Peace Corps/Liberia training facility located in Kakata, Margibi County as detailed below.
This RFQ replaces the previous RFQ advertised in April/May 2023. Vendors who submitted quotations in response to the previous RFQ must reply to this updated RFQ in order to be considered again.
The point of contact for this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is the following individual:
- Name: Socrates Besay
- Title: General Services Assistant
- E-mail Address: [email protected]
There is a mandatory site visit for all interested vendors planned for Wednesday, November 22, 2023 before submitting a quotation. All vendors (even vendors who have worked on the site before) are required to attend the site visit. To participate in the site visit, you must contact the listed point of contact no later than 12:00 pm Liberian time on Monday, November 20, 2023. You must agree to follow all security and/or health-related requirements during the site visit.] Vendors that do not communicate their interest will not be admitted to the site.
Written questions about this Request for Quotation (RFQ) may be sent in the same fashion to the individual noted above in advance of the RFQ due date. No phone calls please.
If you are interested in submitting a quotation, please do so by sending your completed and signed Attachment 1—Vendor Quotation Form by mail or e-mail to:
Name: Director of Management and Operations
Address: Peace Corps Liberia, 11th street (Sea side), Sinkor
E-mail: [email protected]
Bidders are also required to send the following to the same address:
1. Bill of Quantities – Quantities only, prices are not required.
2. Work Plan including diagrams, materials and project timelines
3. Organization Profile
4. Equipment Profile
5. Project Team Profiles
6. Letter of Accreditation
7. Ministry of Public Works Clearance Certificate
8. LRA Tax Certificate
9. Business Registration
10. Bank Certificate (Letter of Recommendation from Bank Confirming Account Exists)
11. At Least Three (3) References from past projects not older than 10 years Including Their Full Names, Companies they represent, Contact Information, and Dates of Service
Quotations are due no later than 12:00 pm Liberian time on Friday, December 8, 2023. Late quotations will not be accepted. See below application form and necessary document.
Kakata Wall Construction Vendor Quotation form
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Medical Assistant and Backup- Medical Assistant
Reference Number: PSC-24-002
Position Title: 1. Medical Assistant (MA) 2. Back-up Medical Assistant
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Number of Positions: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill more than one medical assistant or back-up medical assistant position, at the discretion of Peace Corps/Liberia.
Open To: All interested candidates. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Liberia or who are citizens of Liberia at the time of application.
Closing Date: All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 22 November 2023. Late applications will not be considered further.
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Work Hours: Full Time; 44 hours per week; Typically, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, with flexibility to work additional hours or on weekends on an as-needed basis.
Length of Contract: The anticipated contract will be for a base period of up to one year, with up to four option periods, exercisable at the unilateral option of the Peace Corps based on satisfactory performance, continued need for the position, and availability of funds.
Peace Corps/Liberia is seeking a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties in support of the Health Unit. The MA works under the guidance of the Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) and reports to the Country Director (CD) for administrative issues.
The MA is responsible for providing administrative support and, to the extent credentialed, clinical support, including but not limited to; working as the health unit receptionist, actively assisting the PCMO in clinical procedures (*), screening phone calls, taking messages, coordinating requests, scheduling medical appointments, distribution of medicines to Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), including Peace Corps Trainees and Response Volunteers, under PCMO oversight, and other clerical and administrative functions in support of the PCMOs.
Clinical duties will be performed as approved by the Medical Director through the Credentialing Committee/Office of Health Services (OHS), with clinical oversight by the PCMO.
The full statement of work for the position, including all the duties and responsibilities, can be downloaded below:
Application form - Medical Assistant and Backup-Medical Assistant
Vacancy Announcement - Medical Assistant
The point of contact for this position is [email protected].
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Executive and Communications Assistant
Reference Number: PSC-24-001
Position Title: Executive and Communications Assistant
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Open To: All interested candidates. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Liberia or who are citizens of Liberia at the time of application.
Closing Date: All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 22 November 2023. Late applications will not be considered further.
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Work Hours: Full Time; 44 hours per week; Typically, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, with flexibility to work additional hours or on weekends on an as-needed basis.
Length of Contract: The anticipated contract will be for a base period of up to one year, with up to four option periods, exercisable at the unilateral option of the Peace Corps based on satisfactory performance, continued need for the position, and availability of funds.
Peace Corps/Liberia is seeking an executive and communications assistant. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative support to the Country Director (CD) and serve as the point of contact for all Peace Corps Liberia communications needs. The ECA takes on a wide variety of administrative tasks on behalf of the CD to allow their efforts on the programmatic and managerial priorities of Peace Corps Liberia. The ECA will also be responsible for ensuring that Peace Corps Liberia has a lively social media presence and is well represented with the Liberia government, partner organizations, and potential Peace Corps Volunteers.
The full statement of work, vacancy announcement, and application form can be downloaded below. The point of contact for this position is [email protected].
Application Form - Executive and Communication Assistant
SOW - Communications Assistant and Executive Assistant
Vacancy Announcement - Executive and Communications Assistant
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Cashier
Reference Number: PSC-24-003
Position Title: Cashier
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Open To: All interested candidates. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Liberia or who are citizens of Liberia at the time of application.
Closing Date: All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 22 November 2023. Late applications will not be considered further.
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Work Hours: Full Time; 44 hours per week; Typically, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, with flexibility to work additional hours or on weekends on an as-needed basis.
Length of Contract: The anticipated contract will be for a base period of up to one year, with up to four option periods, exercisable at the unilateral option of the Peace Corps based on satisfactory performance, continued need for the position, and availability of funds.
Peace Corps/Liberia is seeking a cashier. Under the supervision of the Director of Management and Operations (DMO), the Cashier manages the Peace Corps imprest fund. The Cashier is responsible for ensuring that all cash payments are correct, proper, and legal, and that all payments are made in a timely manner. In addition to cash payments, the cashier will also prepare and make (if approved at post) mobile money payments and local checking account electronic funds transfers (EFTs). The Cashier monitors cash flow expenditures to maintain sufficient funds for Peace Corps operations. In coordination with the DMO, the cashier develops post-specific policies for cashiering. The Cashier will also serve as the travel coordinator for all travel for staff and Volunteers.
The full statement of work for the position, including all the duties and responsibilities, can be downloaded below:
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Co-teach Agriculture Research Educator
Eligibility
Open to all RPCVs (any RPCV from any country)
Activity/project background
The College of Agriculture is devoted to excellence in promoting cutting edge technology, knowledge and providing academic leadership, equipping students with the competencies and confidence the need to solve agricultural problems and support them to work in a professional agricultural setting. The College of Agriculture is committed to the concept of teaching agriculture that educates our students; provide practical and productive learning opportunities that will help them develop their capacities for problem solving.
The College of Agriculture also seeks to contribute constructively to national development through the production of highly qualified and skilled graduates who will serve as potential employees of various agricultural entities. Practical teaching, generating new innovations through research and extension and developing proven agricultural practices to be transferred to farmers and other stakeholders are they key focus of the College of Agriculture.
Agriculture Research is cardinal to the growth and development of the college of Agriculture. Through research, new technologies, innovations, and ideas can be developed and disseminated to students, farmers and other stakeholders. The faculty and senior students of the college of Agriculture could receive mentorship and coaching in research best practices in agriculture that could be of immense benefit to the faculty and senior students at the College of Agriculture.
Although they understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer, the Lofa County University and the College of Agriculture is requesting the help of a VSPP to support online training and coaching of our faculty to develop the skills and techniques of research and publication.
The Lofa County University has previously worked with a Peace Corps Volunteer but not the Virtual Service Program. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer.
Virtual service engagement and tasks
The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their Host Country Partners:
- 3-6 hours a week coach 2-3faculty of the College of Agriculture in preparing research proposal.
- 3-5 hours a week mentor and teach the faculty of the College of Agriculture in the use of SAS, SPSS, and any other research software.
- 2-3 hours a week mentoring faculty in developing research instruments like survey questionnaires.
This engagement is expected to be approximately 12 weeks. VSPPs are expected to engage on the tasks listed above for an estimated 5-15 hours per week.
Meetings between VSPPs and Host Country Counterparts will take place during normal office hours, Liberian time. Specific times will be determined during orientation.
The Host Country Counterpart will have access to Whatsapp, Zoom, Email and other digital medium that is commonly used in post country for regular communication and collaboration.
Per the Child Protection Code of Conduct, when engaging online with minors (0-18), two adults must be present.
Optional additional activities
The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Goal 1 will be achieved through the VSPP’s engagement and completion of the above tasks. The counterpart and VSPP may also choose to identify an activity that aligns with Goal 2. Additionally, the VSPP may identify a Goal 3 activity to implement during their engagement. A number of recommendations and tools for Goal 3 activities are outlined here. .
Essential qualifications
Education:
- Master of Science in Agriculture
Language: AdvancedEnglish
Experience:
- 2-3 years teaching, coaching and mentoring in an academic environment.
- Experience in research publication.
- Experience using SAS, SPSS, and other research software.
Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually.
Desired qualifications
Education:
PhD. With 3-5 years’ experience
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with virtual engagement and communication
- Have patience to pass on knowledge and skills.
Language: IntermediateEnglish
Experience:
- Must have mastery over SAS, SPSS and other research software.
- Must have published in a reputable journal.
- Must have mastery in teaching others research.
Terms and conditions of engagement
VSPPs will be engaging with the host country partner, in coordination with Peace Corps post staff, remotely from the US. They should have access to a computer, internet, and telephone in order to enable direct engagement with the Peace Corps overseas office and the Host Country Counterpart assigned by the host country partner.
Orientation with the host country partner will be provided, within the designated virtual service hours, during the first week of virtual service via an online presentation and discussion. The host country partner will provide an overview of its organization, the local context, and how they envision collaborating with the VSPP.
The VSPP will have regular check-ins with their counterpart and bi-weekly check-ins with Peace Corps staff. Spending unstructured time with counterparts can be critical to relationship-building and is encouraged through activities such as coffee chats and informal calls within the weekly 5-15 hours.
Engagement-specific safety and security
The VSPP will receive an orientation on Peace Corps’ Child Protection Policy and how it relates to online engagement along with IT security best practices. The VSPP will be expected to follow safety and security guidelines for online engagement to ensure their safety and that of the Host Country Partner and their counterpart, and any beneficiaries of the engagement.
Supervision requirements
The VSPP will report to the Peace Corps Response Program Manager. The VSPP will be expected to abide by the Virtual Service Pilot Participant and Donation Agreement and Participant Principles of Engagement. The VSPP will also be expected to check-in with the designated Host Country Counterpart on a weekly basis as will be discussed during orientation with the Host County Partner.
Post staff name, title and email address: J. Diana Moore Kerwhen, Response Program Manager, [email protected]
Click the vacancy announcement for more details.
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Strengthen Agronomy and Crop Science Instruction at University
Eligibility
Open to all RPCVs (any RPCV from any country)
Activity/project background
The College of Agriculture is devoted to excellence in promoting cutting edge technology, knowledge and providing academic leadership, equipping students with the competencies and confidence the need to solve agricultural problems and support them to work in a professional agricultural setting. The College of Agriculture is committed to the concept of teaching agriculture that educates our students; provide practical and productive learning opportunities that will help them develop their capacities for problem solving.
The College of Agriculture also seeks to contribute constructively to national development through the production of highly qualified and skilled graduates who will serve as potential employees of various agricultural entities. Practical teaching, generating new innovations through research and extension and developing proven agricultural practices to be transferred to farmers and other stakeholders are they key focus of the College of Agriculture.
Agriculture Research is cardinal to the growth and development of the college of Agriculture. Through research, new technologies, innovations, and ideas can be developed and disseminated to students, farmers and other stakeholders. The faculty and senior students of the college of Agriculture could receive mentorship and coaching in research best practices in agriculture that could be of immense benefit to the faculty and senior students at the College of Agriculture.
Although they understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer, the Lofa County University and the College of Agriculture is requesting the help of a VSPP to support online training and coaching of our faculty to develop the skills and techniques of research and publication.
The Lofa County University has previously worked with a Peace Corps Volunteer but not the Virtual Service Program. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer.
Virtual service engagement and tasks
The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their Host Country Partners:
- 3-6 hours a week coach 2-3faculty of the College of Agriculture in preparing research proposal.
- 3-5 hours a week mentor and teach the faculty of the College of Agriculture in the use of SAS, SPSS, and any other research software.
- 2-3 hours a week mentoring faculty in developing research instruments like survey questionnaires.
This engagement is expected to be approximately 12 weeks. VSPPs are expected to engage on the tasks listed above for an estimated 5-15 hours per week.
Meetings between VSPPs and Host Country Counterparts will take place during normal office hours, Liberian time. Specific times will be determined during orientation.
The Host Country Counterpart will have access to Whatsapp, Zoom, Email and other digital medium that is commonly used in post country for regular communication and collaboration.
Per the Child Protection Code of Conduct, when engaging online with minors (0-18), two adults must be present.
Optional additional activities
The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Goal 1 will be achieved through the VSPP’s engagement and completion of the above tasks. The counterpart and VSPP may also choose to identify an activity that aligns with Goal 2. Additionally, the VSPP may identify a Goal 3 activity to implement during their engagement. A number of recommendations and tools for Goal 3 activities are outlined here. .
Essential qualifications
Education:
- Masters in Crop Science, or Agronomy
Language: AdvancedEnglish
Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience Serving as Lecturer at a College of Agriculture
- Must have 2-3 years s’ experience teaching Crop Science or Agronomy
- 1-2 years’ experience in research publication
- Good understanding of soil laboratory analysis and testing.
Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually.
Desired qualifications
Education:
- PhD. Crop Science, or Agronomy
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with virtual engagement and communication
- Have patience to pass on knowledge and skills.
Language: Intermediate English
Experience:
- 3-5 years’ experience in Soil Laboratory Procedures
- 2-3 years’ experience teaching or mentoring in an academic environment.
- Experience in research publication.
- General experience in teaching Crop Science and Agronomy
Terms and conditions of engagement
VSPPs will be engaging with the host country partner, in coordination with Peace Corps post staff, remotely from the US. They should have access to a computer, internet, and telephone in order to enable direct engagement with the Peace Corps overseas office and the Host Country Counterpart assigned by the host country partner.
Orientation with the host country partner will be provided, within the designated virtual service hours, during the first week of virtual service via an online presentation and discussion. The host country partner will provide an overview of its organization, the local context, and how they envision collaborating with the VSPP.
The VSPP will have regular check-ins with their counterpart and bi-weekly check-ins with Peace Corps staff. Spending unstructured time with counterparts can be critical to relationship-building and is encouraged through activities such as coffee chats and informal calls within the weekly 5-15 hours.
Engagement-specific safety and security
The VSPP will receive an orientation on Peace Corps’ Child Protection Policy and how it relates to online engagement along with IT security best practices. The VSPP will be expected to follow safety and security guidelines for online engagement to ensure their safety and that of the Host Country Partner and their counterpart, and any beneficiaries of the engagement.
Supervision requirements
The VSPP will report to the Peace Corps Response Program Manager. The VSPP will be expected to abide by the Virtual Service Pilot Participant and Donation Agreement and Participant Principles of Engagement. The VSPP will also be expected to check-in with the designated Host Country Counterpart on a weekly basis as will be discussed during orientation with the Host County Partner.
Post staff name, title and email address: J. Diana Moore Kerwhen, Response Program Manager, [email protected]
Click the vacancy announcement for more details.
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Academic Research Journal Website Creator
Eligibility
Open to all RPCVs (any RPCV from any country)
Activity/project background
Liberia is grappling with research and knowledge-sharing gaps. Accessing the much-needed knowledge and information to facilitate informed planning, policy formulation, decision-making and learning remains a serious challenge across various sectors of the country. This has not only affected the education system of Liberia, but also the growth and development of the country. Currently, the country does not have any recognizable and active academic research journal to allow research entities and individuals such as FREE Liberia, academics, students and other researchers to explore, write and publish their research work. Consequently, it is difficult if not impossible to find some relevant research information on Liberia. This has prompted many policymakers and stakeholders to revert to regularly rallying on public opinions and sentiments to carve and implement policies and programs for the country, contrary to international best practices. Accordingly, many of said interventions are piloted and often unsuccessful and unsustainable.
In response to this national problem, FREE Liberia is exploring possibilities to bridge the research gap in the country by establishing think-tanks and academic journals to promote and make scholarly literature available. Presently, many Liberian students at home and overseas find it extremely difficult to publish their research articles and reports. As Liberian universities are beginning to introduce PhD programs, it is even more essential to ensure academic journals are available in Liberia to avoid further the loss of useful empirical knowledge (memory) in various sectors. Our intention is to build and operate the Liberian International Journals for Academic Research (LIJAR). This is expected to have several sub-topics for broader consideration. They include Liberian Journal of Education and Social Sciences; Liberian Journal Health and Natural Sciences; Liberian Journal of Technology and Creative Arts; and Liberian Journal of Gender Studies and Peacebuilding. This initiative when actualized will be beneficial for the Liberian state.
Virtual service engagement and tasks
The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their Host Country Partners:
- 3-6 hours a week Offering training and technical support to FREE Liberia staff to identify and develop relevant contents and materials needed for Academic Research Journal development.
- 1-2 hours a week participating in the activities leading to the building and development of the Academic Journal
- 1-2 hours a week mentoring member of the Editorial Board of the Journal in research foundations, quality assurance and review, ethical principles, etc.
- 1-2 hours a week mentoring FREE Liberia staff in effective journal management and maintenance.
- Perform other relevant tasks based on need and mutual consent.
This engagement is expected to be approximately 12 weeks. VSPPs are expected to engage on the tasks listed above for an estimated 5-15 hours per week.
Meetings between VSPPs and Host Country Counterparts will take place during normal office hours, Greenwich Mean Time. Specific times will be determined during orientation.
The Host Country Counterpart will have access to What’s App, Zoom and email for regular communication and collaboration
Optional additional activities
The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Goal 1 will be achieved through the VSPP’s engagement and completion of the above tasks. The counterpart and VSPP may also choose to identify an activity that aligns with Goal 2. Additionally, the VSPP may identify a Goal 3 activity to implement during their engagement. A number of recommendations and tools for Goal 3 activities are outlined here.
Essential qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer Programming, Graphic Design and Website Development with good knowledge in research and publication.
Language: AdvancedEnglish
Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience in website development
- 1-2 years’ experience mentoring others in developing and organizing contents for publication on a website.
Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually.
Desired qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in computer Programming, Graphic Design and Website Development.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with virtual engagement and communication
- Research knowledge and professional writing skills
- Good at graphic designs, website development, and publications
Language: Advanced English
Experience:
- Journal management and maintenance
- Ability to identify and develop relevant contents and materials needed for Academic Research Journal development.
- Knowledge and expertise in building and developing an Academic Journal
Good expertise in research foundations, quality assurance and review, ethical principles, etc
Terms and conditions of engagement
VSPPs will be engaging with the host country partner, in coordination with Peace Corps post staff, remotely from the US. They should have access to a computer, internet, and telephone in order to enable direct engagement with the Peace Corps overseas office and the Host Country Counterpart assigned by the host country partner.
Orientation with the host country partner will be provided, within the designated virtual service hours, during the first week of virtual service via an online presentation and discussion. The host country partner will provide an overview of its organization, the local context, and how they envision collaborating with the VSPP.
The VSPP will have regular check-ins with their counterpart and bi-weekly check-ins with Peace Corps staff. Spending unstructured time with counterparts can be critical to relationship-building and is encouraged through activities such as coffee chats and informal calls within the weekly 5-15 hours.
Engagement-specific safety and security
The VSPP will receive an orientation on Peace Corps’ Child Protection Policy and how it relates to online engagement along with IT security best practices. The VSPP will be expected to follow safety and security guidelines for online engagement to ensure their safety and that of the Host Country Partner and their counterpart, and any beneficiaries of the engagement.
Supervision requirements
The VSPP will report to the Peace Corps Response Program Manager. The VSPP will be expected to abide by the Virtual Service Pilot Participant and Donation Agreement and Participant Principles of Engagement. The VSPP will also be expected to check-in with the designated Host Country Counterpart on a weekly basis as will be discussed during orientation with the Host County Partner.
Post staff name, title and email address: J. Diana Moore Kerwhen, Response Program Manager, [email protected]
Click the vacancy announcement for more details.
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
Support Mid-Wafery Education
Eligibility
Open to all RPCVs (any RPCV from any country)
Activity/project background
The College of Health Sciences at the Lofa County University trains students to be professional nurses and care takers in Lofa County and Liberia at large. The College has trained hundreds of students who are currently serving at various Hospitals and health centers in the county and Liberia at large.
The department of Mid-wifery is a new program at the College of Health Sciences design to train and prepare students to be professional mid-wives in Lofa County and Liberia. To achieve this, the college has employed new faculty members to teach courses and demonstrate practical in the department. Even though the new faculty are relative experienced in the area of Mid-Wifery, there capacities and skills still need to be built in modern teaching methods and clinical procedures. Hence, partnering with a specialist from VSPP who will help to coach and mentor our staff and senior students in mid-wifery best practices will be a very big boost for the college of Health Sciences.
Although they understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer, the Lofa County University and the College of Health Sciences is requesting the help of a VSPP to support online training and coaching of our faculty to develop the skills and techniques in theoretical and clinical instruction in Mid-Wifery and Research.
The Lofa County University has previously worked with a Peace Corps Volunteer but not with a Virtual Service Pilot Participant. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a two-year Volunteer
Virtual service engagement and tasks
The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their Host Country Partners:
- 2-3 hours a week Mentoring and building the capacity of faculty and senior students in antenatal care.
- 2-3 hours a week mentoring and advising 2-3 faculty of the College of Health Sciences in best delivery practices.
- 1-2 hours a week reviewing curriculum and planning lessons using best practices.
This engagement is expected to be approximately 12weeks. VSPPs are expected to engage on the tasks listed above for an estimated 5-15 hours per week.
Meetings between VSPPs and Host Country Counterparts will take place during normal office hours, , Liberia time. Specific times will be determined during orientation.
The Host Country Counterpart will have access to Whatsapp, Zoom, Email and other digital medium that are commonly used at post for regular communication and collaboration.
Per the Child Protection Code of Conduct, when engaging online with minors (0-18), two adults must be present.
Optional additional activities
The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Goal 1 will be achieved through the VSPP’s engagement and completion of the above tasks. The counterpart and VSPP may also choose to identify an activity that aligns with Goal 2. Additionally, the VSPP may identify a Goal 3 activity to implement during their engagement. A number of recommendations and tools for Goal 3 activities are outlined here
Essential qualifications
Education:
- M.Sc. Mid-Wifery Education
Language: AdvancedEnglish
Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience teaching at a College of Health Sciences in Mid-Wifery
2-3 years’ experience in mentoring others in Mid-wifery education.
- Experience in clinical concepts in Mid-Wifery and research.
Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually.
Desired qualifications
Education:
- M.Sc. Mid-Wifery.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with virtual engagement and communication
- Research knowledge and professional writing skills
- Good at graphic designs, website development, and publications
Language: Advanced English
Experience:
- Must have 3-5 years’ experience in Mid-Wifery education.
- Must have mastery in teaching the concepts of Mid-Wifery education.
Terms and conditions of engagement
VSPPs will be engaging with the host country partner, in coordination with Peace Corps post staff, remotely from the US. They should have access to a computer, internet, and telephone in order to enable direct engagement with the Peace Corps overseas office and the Host Country Counterpart assigned by the host country partner.
Orientation with the host country partner will be provided, within the designated virtual service hours, during the first week of virtual service via an online presentation and discussion. The host country partner will provide an overview of its organization, the local context, and how they envision collaborating with the VSPP.
The VSPP will have regular check-ins with their counterpart and bi-weekly check-ins with Peace Corps staff. Spending unstructured time with counterparts can be critical to relationship-building and is encouraged through activities such as coffee chats and informal calls within the weekly 5-15 hours.
Engagement-specific safety and security
The VSPP will receive an orientation on Peace Corps’ Child Protection Policy and how it relates to online engagement along with IT security best practices. The VSPP will be expected to follow safety and security guidelines for online engagement to ensure their safety and that of the Host Country Partner and their counterpart, and any beneficiaries of the engagement.
Supervision requirements
The VSPP will report to the Peace Corps Response Program Manager. The VSPP will be expected to abide by the Virtual Service Pilot Participant and Donation Agreement and Participant Principles of Engagement. The VSPP will also be expected to check-in with the designated Host Country Counterpart on a weekly basis as will be discussed during orientation with the Host County Partner.
Post staff name, title and email address: J. Diana Moore Kerwhen, Response Program Manager, [email protected]
Click the vacancy announcement for more details.