PEACE CORPS/PANAMA SEEKS A
FULL-TIME PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS
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Collaborates with government and NGO officials to identify and develop community and job
placements for 15-20 sustainable agriculture systems professionals per year.
Responsible for collaborating with the Project Manager in the timely research, preparation and
review of project documentation, reports, and recruiting and evaluating materials.
Provide ongoing personal, technical, administrative and programmatic support to 40 U.S.
American adult volunteers through field visits, phone calls, emails and written communications.
Design and maintain training and resource materials related to sustainable agriculture systems
Work as part of a team to facilitate technical and intercultural training in formal and non-formal
settings to U.S. American adult volunteers.
Maintains and utilizes a variety of contacts in order to obtain project resources, managing all
aspects of these transactions.
Contribute to the organization, planning, direction and evaluation of overall program goals and
objectives focused on sustainable agriculture systems.
Responsible for accurately preparing documentation and maintaining and updating project files
and database records.
Travel 50% in interior visiting volunteers and community and agency counterparts, requiring an
ability to drive 4x4 manual transmission on rough roads.
Qualifications:
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University degree in agriculture, agribusiness or related technical field.
Demonstrated experience working directly with agriculture focused organizations.
Demonstrated experience in the field of rural community development; and/or four years
teaching/training adults in community development or sustainable agriculture systems
Experience in building partnerships with governmental and non-governmental officials is desirable.
Experience in administrative responsibilities in an office setting.
Experience working or studying in a cross-cultural environment.
Knowledge about Panama’s history and familiarity with Panama’s ethnic groups and culture.
Strong organizational skills and team player with excellent interpersonal communications skills,
including the ability to lead, motivate, counsel and advise adults.
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and an ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Must be fluent in Spanish and English languages (oral and written).
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s license; ability to drive 4x4, manual transmission.
Ability to travel, spending 50% of time working in the “interior”/ rural areas sometimes under harsh
conditions.
Final candidates must submit a police record.
Benefits
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$1,200 to $1,900 per month, health insurance, life insurance, transportation allowance.
If you fulfill the requirements, please email your resume with cover letter in English to
hiring@pa.peacecorps.gov no later than November 20, 2010.