Vanuatu
Vanuatu Rural Development Training Centre’s Association
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
• Master of Arts/Master of Science degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology
OR
• 3 or more years of relevant experience, such as in organizational development/capacity building, social work for youth, or experience serving youth organizations
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Background in education, vocational training, or youth empowerment programs.
Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Previous involvement in organizational restructuring or capacity-strengthening initiatives
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a provincial community where you will collaborate with the Vanuatu Rural Development Training Centre’s Association team. 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.
Peace Corps/Vanuatu will equip you with Bislama language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
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Education
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Vanuatu
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PCR
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Conduct an assessment of the current structure, governance, and operational gaps.
Facilitate workshops with the interim committee to gather input and build consensus on priorities.
Develop a strategic plan outlining actions, timelines, and sustainability measures for both the association and the training centers.
Draft a donor-ready project proposal to secure funding for reactivating training centers.
Recommend improvements to organizational policies and systems to strengthen governance and accountability.
Provide targeted training for board members and trainers.
Prepare a final report summarizing findings, recommendations, and next steps for implementation.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as vocational skills demonstrations and basic business management workshops.
While this assignment is based in Vanuatu’s capital, Volunteers should still be prepared for a lifestyle that differs from urban settings elsewhere. Housing is generally modest and may include basic amenities, though access to running water and electricity can vary. The city offers more developed infrastructure than Vanuatu’s rural areas. Tropical heat and humidity are constant. Occasional travel to outer islands may involve boat trips and navigating varied terrain, such as beaches and forest paths.
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a provincial community where you will collaborate with the Vanuatu Rural Development Training Centre’s Association team. 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.
Peace Corps/Vanuatu will equip you with Bislama language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Learn the Bislama language while working with youth to redesign the national vocational training center.
Gain hands-on experience revitalizing vocational training programs that support the evolving needs of youth.
Build marketable skills in donor engagement, governance strengthening, and capacity strengthening to support sustainable education initiatives.
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.
