Internationalization development expertPeace Corps

Positions Available
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Description
Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in the Philippines has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to work with with their External Linkages and International Affairs Offices. PSAU is strategically committed to the advancement and practice of agro-ecological, environmental, and industrial science-based theories and technologies through cutting-edge instruction, production, research and extension for people and nature. PSAU seeks to network and build strong partnerships with local, national, and international industries and academes, provide training and exchange programs for students and faculty to enhance their knowledge and skills, and actively participate in research and extension to help in the modernization of agricultural needs.
PSAU recognizes that the world is quickly globalizing and that there is a need to collaborate with international organizations in order to promote understanding and learning.
At present, the University has an Internationalization Team, tasked with developing and implementing a strategic plan to effectively and efficiently expand and sustain international partnerships with higher education institutions and to host national and international conventions/conferences that focus on many diverse subject areas. PSAU believes that knowledge sharing in this capacity will have a long-term impact on the empowerment of people and on societal benefit.
The PCRV will work with the staff of the PSAU Office of External Linkages and International Affairs and the Internationalization Team to further its relationships with national and international partners. The PCRV will review the current strategic plan that is in place, facilitate the participation of PSAU in international conferences and related activities, and help to develop a sustainable five year plan for PSAU internationalization. This assignment will assist PSAU through networking and international partnership development, the PCRV will conduct benchmarking activities that will help in creating best practices for the university. This Peace Corps Response assignment will help PSAU pursue their goal of internationalization to address common problems of people from different places to promote understanding of diverse cultures with the long term goal of fostering harmony between people and countries.
Please note that departure dates and other details of this project could change because of the uncertainties as Peace Corps and local partners resume volunteer operations. Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in the Philippines together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Request Type
PCR000 PCR Volunteer
Post
Philippines
Partner Organization Name
Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU)
Required Skills
High tolerance for ambiguity and high level of flexibility - some details of this project could change because of the uncertainties as Peace Corps and local partners resume volunteer operations
Master's Degree in International Relations or any related degree
At least 5 years of experience in international relations
Has track record of successful partnership development activities in international relations
Skilled in the application of modern communications technology
Demonstrated ability to live and work in a multi-cultural setting
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated flexibility
Start Date
14-Apr-2023
Language Requirement
None
Primary Sector
Community Economic Development
Accepts Couples
No
Know By
14-Dec-2022
Secondary Sector
Education
Assignment Length (months)
7
Accepting Applications?
Yes
Program
PCR
Featured Job
No
Peace Corps

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time