JOB ADVERT Position: Program & Training Assistant (PTA) for Education Supervisor: Program Manager for Education POSITION DESCRIPTION Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager for Education, the Program & Training Assistant (PTA) position serves as a technical programmatic and training support to the Education Program, and Volunteer support including Volunteer safety and security. The work of the PTA is both administrative and programmatic. While this position is based in Yaounde, the PTA will be required to travel for site development and site visits, and to support training events or other Peace Corps (PC) needs. The PTA may need to travel internationally to trainings provided to Peace Corps staff. The PTA may also be required to work outside of, or in addition to, normally scheduled hours to support training events and other needs. Salary: Range 9,745,528 – 17,054,668 FCFA annual basic salary plus additional allowances. Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon Supervisory role: No Application closes: April 16, 2021 The PTA will have the following roles and responsibilities: Programming and Volunteers Support Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Education program and related training events (i.e. pre-service trainings, technical in-service trainings, close of service training, etc.). Determine and communicate technical training objectives to new Volunteers to meet their pre-service training needs. Visit training site and provide project orientation to new Volunteers and solicit their input into posting decisions. Co-ordinate and assist Volunteers in developing and conducting in-service technical training, conducting needs assessments and determining training objectives. Conduct site visits to monitor Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) work & provide technical and personal support. Participate in the site selection process, visit potential sites, and arrange housing at new sites. Help coordinate PCV site placements & assignments in line with the Education Program Framework. Assist with site management process, ensuring all proper steps are …