Submission Date for first review: September 18, 2025. Open until filled
Position Title: Training Manager
Area of Consideration/Who may apply: All applicants must be a naturalized citizen or permanent resident of Viet Nam who are legally able to work within the country.
The United States Peace Corps is a non- political, non- religious organization that will bring Americans to Viet Nam to serve as Peace Corps Volunteers. Volunteers will co- teach English language classes with Vietnamese teachers in secondary schools. The Peace Corps is serving in Viet Nam at the invitation of the Government of Viet Nam and working closely with Ministry of Education and Training with a goal to improve the English language skills of teachers and students. Peace Corps Volunteers commit to two years of service, will support and co- lead additional school related activities in accordance with the school leadership. A new cohort of Volunteers will arrive each year. The Peace Corps was founded by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to promote world peace and friendship.
Market Value/Salary (per annum): US$ 21,538 – US$ 32,320 + benefits
Security Level required: Security Certificate
Point of Contact: Peace Corps Human Resources
General information about the Peace Corps can be found on www.peacecorps.gov.
Period of Performance/ Length of Contract/ Work Schedule: Definite term – five years/ Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). Peace Corps expects this contract to be continuing in nature for the contractor to perform under a series of sequential contracts, subject to the availability of funds.
Opening Date: September 4, 2025
Place of Performance: Peace Corps Viet Nam, Peace Corps office Ha Noi.
Background information of the position
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Programming and Training (DPT), the Training Manager (TM) is responsible for the overall development, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of training events scheduled throughout a 27- month cycle of Volunteer service. Training events include Pre- Service Training (PST) and In- Service Trainings and workshops for Peace Corps Volunteers/Trainees (PCV/Ts) and Volunteer counterparts and community members. Training modalities include interactive presentations, facilitated discussion, experiential activities, e- learning, self- directed learning, and blended training.
The TM must consistently use a range of support and communication skills including active listening, intercultural competence, interactive coaching, and timely and consistent follow through on requests for support and/or assistance and/or program adaptations. The TM should foster personal and professional growth in PCT/Vs, celebrate their accomplishments, promote best practices and consistently champion the efforts of PCT/Vs and staff colleagues
The TM develops annual calendars of training events and works with the Management & Operations teams to secure appropriate training venues, accommodations, equipment and supplies. The TM is also responsible for the recruitment, selection, training, and management of temporary training staff, and coordinates closely with permanent staff responsible for specific training components to ensure appropriate integration of competencies across the training curriculum.
The TM may be required to live outside Hanoi for the duration of PST (up to 14 weeks), and will be required to travel as needed to support training events or other PC needs. The TM may need to travel internationally to trainings provided to Peace Corps staff. The TM may also be required to work outside of, or in addition to, normally scheduled hours to support training events and other Post needs. Training events are often six- day work weeks.
