Director of Programming and Training

• - POSITION: Director of Programming and Training

• - DUTY STATION: Rabat, Morocco 

• - DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: April 2014 

• - SALARY LEVEL: Salary based on experience; net pay includes, CIMR, CNSS, Health  Insurance, Disability Insurance, Work Accident and Life Insurance and Moroccan taxes. 

• - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 16, 2014

Peace Corps Morocco is seeking a Director of Programming and Training (DPT). Under the general supervision of the Country Director, the DPT provides assistance to the Country Director in the administration of the peace Corps Morocco program providing oversight, supervision, and support to Peace Corps staff and volunteers in the development, management, and evaluation of projects and training. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of quality programming and training consistent with the interests of the host country government and Peace Corps policies and priorities; and providing administrative and technical assistance for the Volunteers and serving as primary contact for programming and training requirements and procedures. The incumbent evaluates overall organizational effectiveness and develops strategies and action plans to meet training, programming, and Volunteer support needs as appropriate. 

• The DPT supervises a multi-cultural staff, which includes Moroccans, third country nationals and Americans, including a training manager, regional managers, as well as trainers, specialists and assistants who support programming and training. Supervision and management include establishing work plans, and evaluating the performance of programming and training staff. . 

• The DPT also designs and coordinates the delivery of training and professional development opportunities to meet assessed needs of programming and training staff. 

• The DPT also leads the programming and training staff in developing, maintaining and implementing site development and selection processes to address project-specific, medical, safety and security, infrastructure and other relevant criteria. 

• The Director of Programming and Training leads and manages the programming staff to ensure quality project design, implementation and evaluation across all sectors and alignment with Peace Corps guidance. 

• The Director of Programming and Training leads and manages training staff to ensure quality design, implementation and evaluation of all Volunteer training programs and alignment with Peace Corps guidance. 

• The Director of Programming and Training works with the Country Director (CD) and the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and other staff to establish programming and training systems that maximize the safety and security of Volunteers in accordance with agency policies and guidelines.

• Legally able to work in Morocco or be a Moroccan citizen. 

• University degree or equivalent credential in International Development, International Education or related degree. 

• Minimum seven to ten years of related work experience in international development. 

• Strong Language ability: Written and Spoken English, French and Arabic required. 

• Excellent organizational, administrative, managerial and interpersonal skills required. 

• Minimum five to ten years experience working in a volunteer organization. 

• Knowledge of Peace Corps a plus. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required.