Food Security Extension Officer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Guatemala • North America - 2 years, plus 3 months training

Peace Corps · United States · 3 wk ago

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About The Project

Guatemala is looking to strengthen its rural extension program with sustainable, agricultural practices, addressing one of the highest rates of chronic malnutrition in the northern hemisphere. The project aims to improve food security, diversify diets, and strengthen household resilience through the promotion of sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with local food security service providers to strengthen their knowledge of participatory teaching methods, organizational skills, and participatory community development strategies.
Facilitate group training and field-based instruction for food security service providers and community members on adult learning methods, participatory community development, and community engagement strategies.
Develop or update educational training resources in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, the environment, community leadership, and engagement strategies.
Form farmer groups to encourage active participation from all community members.
Connect community groups, local institutions, and government programs to strengthen collaboration and resource sharing.
Work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as nutritional cooking demonstrations and school gardens.

Requirements

Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Bachelor's degree in any field.
High school diploma or GED and 4 years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Spanish language proficiency: Completed 4 years of high school Spanish coursework in the past 8 years, completed college-level Elementary II Spanish semester (Elementary III in quarter system) within the past 6 years, scored between 50-62 on the Spanish College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam in the past 6 years, or scored Novice-High or Intermediate-Low on official American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish within the past 6 years.

Qualifications

Completed 4 years of high school Spanish coursework in the past 8 years.
Completed college-level Elementary II Spanish semester (Elementary III in quarter system) within the past 6 years.
Scores between 50-62 on the Spanish College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam in the past 6 years.
Scored Novice-High or Intermediate-Low on official American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish within the past 6 years.

Skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Experience working with communities and promoting sustainable practices.
Ability to teach and facilitate group training sessions.
Knowledge of adult learning methods and participatory community development strategies.

Benefits

Training period of 3 months included in the 2-year contract.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.