Eastern Caribbean
Ministry of Youth Development and Sports
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Public Health, International Development, Statistics, Social Science, or related field
AND
2 or more years of experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, including experience with M&E tools and software/systems
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Relevant certifications in monitoring and evaluation, project management, or social research methodologies.
Professional experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and frameworks.
Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Volunteers live in houses or apartments and take a bus to their workplace. Some housing may be stand alone and some may be within family home structures equipped with essential appliances and furniture.
None
Health
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St. Lucia
12
Yes
PCR
No
Yes
Conduct an initial assessment of the major programs and projects to determine gaps.
Present the findings of the initial assessment with recommendations to the senior management of the Ministry.
Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to capture project performance and results, including routine service delivery data reporting, baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations.
Develop an implementation plan and training for staff.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as youth leadership clubs.
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will work within the Ministry of Education. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
The official language is English, but Peace Corps Saint Lucia will equip you with Creole language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain valuable experience applying monitoring and evaluation practices in a new cultural setting.
Become a valued part of your host family and the community.
Experience the warm and welcoming culture and landscape of Saint Lucia.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
