Job Overview
REF NO: FY25-001-LCF
OPEN TO: All interested and qualified candidates. Preference will be given to candidates residing in The Gambia or who are citizens of The Gambia at the time of application.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One or more positions may be filled from this position.
Peace Corps/The Gambia is currently seeking applicants who are native speakers of Mandinka, Wolof, Pulaar, or Sarahule. Applications will be kept in file for future positions.
COMPENSATION: Basic compensation range GMD 354,333 to GMD 549,209/annum, negotiable based on salary history and experience.
Benefits include medical allowance, annual leave, and sick leave etc.
OPENING DATE: Wed, 23 July 2025 at 8:00 am GMT.
CLOSING DATE: Wed, 06 August 2025 at 5:00 pm GMT.
LOCATION OF THE POSITION
This position will primarily be based in rural communities near Massembeh. Work may also take place at the Peace Corps’ training centre in Massembeh, at the Peace Corps’ main office in Kombo, or throughout the rest of The Gambia.
The United States Peace Corps, a U.S. government agency that leads volunteer programs in 65 countries around the world, is seeking a Language and Culture Facilitator.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Programming and Training/Training Manager (DDPT/TM) and the coordination of the Language and Cross-Culture Manager (LCCM), the Language and Culture Facilitator (LCF) is responsible for comprehensively facilitating the language acquisition and cultural orientation training activities for Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers (PCT/Vs) in The Gambia. The LCF will provide small group language instruction in one or more Gambian languages to United States American Trainees and Volunteers during pre-service training (PST) as well as during other training events during the year. The language, culture, and integration skills taught by the LCF will be integral in the success of Peace Corps Volunteers assigned to The Gambia.
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
How to Apply
A complete application will include the following:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Programming and Training/Training Manager (DDPT/TM) and the coordination of the Language and Cross-Culture Manager (LCCM), the Language and Culture Facilitator (LCF) is responsible for comprehensively facilitating the language acquisition and cultural orientation training activities for Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers (PCT/Vs) in The Gambia. The LCF will provide small group language instruction in one or more Gambian languages to United States American Trainees and Volunteers during pre-service training (PST) as well as during other training events during the year. The language, culture, and integration skills taught by the LCF will be integral in the success of Peace Corps Volunteers assigned to The Gambia.
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Language and Culture Instruction
- Training Materials Development
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must address each minimum qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item using the attached application form. Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- Minimum of a valid secondary school/high school teaching certificate (Higher Diploma in Secondary Education/Higher Teacher’s Certificate or equivalent).
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Fluency in at least two of the following languages (Mandinka, Fula/Pulaar, Sarahule, Jolla and Wolof).
- Minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience or previous experience as LCF. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and use of the internet.
- Comprehensively familiar with Gambian cultural norms
- Able to understand and explain how Gambian and American cultural norms are similar and how they are different.
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to multitask and effectively organize time and activities to meet reporting deadlines.
- Must be willing to live in a rural community for long periods of time with limited amenities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education
- Fluency in more than two Gambian languages
- Experience in taking or developing online courses.
- Previous experience working with Americans or American organizations.
- Able to appreciate the value the United States and United States Americans place on diversity.
How to Apply
A complete application will include the following:
- Cover letter.
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Copy of teaching certificate (certified copies are not required)
- Completed application form (available to download)
The application should be submitted to:
E-mail Address: GM-Announcements@peacecorps.gov
Subject Line: Language and Culture Facilitator_Surname, First Name
The most highly qualified candidates will be further evaluated using a technical examination and/or interview.
Note: Paper applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates invited to participate in the technical examination or interview will be contacted.
Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person’s race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Limitations
E-mail Address: GM-Announcements@peacecorps.gov
Subject Line: Language and Culture Facilitator_Surname, First Name
The most highly qualified candidates will be further evaluated using a technical examination and/or interview.
Note: Paper applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates invited to participate in the technical examination or interview will be contacted.
Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person’s race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Limitations
- The award of this contract is contingent on the availability of funds, reference checks, and a background check.
- Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual who has a history of poor performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN).
- Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual who is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member.
- Individuals who have current or prior connections with intelligence activities or agencies through employment, related work, or even family relations may be ineligible for a personal services contract.
- The selected individual will be required to comply with any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for the position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position by public health and/or occupational health or safety policies.
- The selected individual may be asked to complete one or more temporary duty assignments at other Peace Corps posts, transfer to another Peace Corps post, or complete a detail with another USG Agency, a Peace Corps Headquarters office, or with a post other than Peace Corps/The Gambia. As part of an approved detail, the individual may be requested to perform work that may be specifically in line with or may add to the duties stated in the contract.
