Program and Training Officer (PTO)

Role

Program and Training Officers (PTOs) manage, advise and develop staff who are responsible for programming and training activities in the country of assignment.  PTOs are responsible for:

• Supervising and developing a team of professional program and training staff; and coordinating work assignments and Volunteer site placements and development.
• Overseeing the analysis and implementation of program management processes for developing training competencies.
• Identifying learning and evaluating objectives to prepare staff and Volunteers to meet the expectations of project partners.
• Guiding coordination between program and training staff, and other work units at post, to ensure effective strategic planning.
• Analyzing and monitoring external, technical and budgetary issues that impact a country program, and making appropriate recommendations about them.

 Supervision/Guidance and Length of Tour

PTOs work under the general supervision of the Country Director and are expected to serve in an assigned country for a minimum of 2 ½ years (one 30-month tour), or a maximum of 5 years (two 30-month tours).  PTOs assume the responsibility for the country post in the absence of the Country Director.

Qualifications

All PTOs must be United States citizens; and they must not have been associated with intelligence activities.  Candidates should have work experience managing an international development program or business, and experience mentoring staff and Volunteers.  Approximately 90 percent of Peace Corps staff at each post are host country nationals, so strong cross-cultural communication skills are critical.

While many PTO positions do not require fluency in a language, some do.  We anticipate a specific need for fluent French, Portuguese and Spanish speakers.

Peace Corps accepts applications for PTO positions throughout the year.  Go to Find Jobs to apply online for Program and Training Officer positions.