Jamaica
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)
Master’s Degree or equivalent in a field relevant to soil and water conservation
2 years’ experience in sustainable soil and water conservation and management practices and technologies
2 years’ organizational capacity development
3 years of international development experience in either national level or community-based
Experience in assessment and report writing; training and facilitation,
Working knowledge of qualitative research methodologies,
Ability to live and work under challenging emotional and physical conditions
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated flexibility in cross-cultural environment
Ability to engage at all levels – community to policy
SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are dual citizens of Jamaica and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Jamaica. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Jamaican citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Jamaica, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Jamaica, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.
None
Agriculture
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Jamaica
12
Yes
PCR
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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.
