Hello Cameroon RPCVs!!!
Peace Corps Response is starting an exciting new education program in Guinea and your skills and experience may be just what we need for the position!
Since its inception as Crisis Corps in 1996, Peace Corps Response has placed over 1000 RPCVs in short-term assignments to address critical needs around the globe.
Please see below for more information about our new programs in Guinea.
If you are interested, please submit your resume at the link found below.
Questions?
pcresponse@peacecorps.gov
800-424-8580 ext. 2250
Guinea
Position: Teacher Trainer
Partner Julius Nyéréré University of Kankan, English Department
Projected Start Date October, 2009
Duration 8 months
Description
The Julius Nyéréré University of Kankan is requesting a Peace Corps Response volunteer to work with the University Rector and professors from the English department to formulate a master’s (and possibly doctoral) program for the English department. The PCRV will help to implement such a program by leading upper-level classes and training other English language professors. The PCRV will be expected to teach upper-level classes and/or train professors within the English Department; review and evaluate the current Bachelor’s portion of the English program; assist in formulating the specifics of the master’s/doctoral portions of the English program; and to lead training classes in basic online research methods to help professors improve class materials with information found on the web.
Qualifications
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in English or education (preferably education); 1-3 years of teaching experience; basic internet/IT research skills. Level of French required: Spoken - conversational & Written – technical.
Desired: Master’s or PhD (preferably in education); several years experience in education in francophone West Africa.
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Position: Teacher Trainer
Partner University of Labé
Projected Start Date October, 2009
Duration 8 months
Description
The fairly new University of Labé is requesting a Peace Corps Response volunteer to help expand and improve their English department. The PCRV will be responsible for teaching English classes to students; training other English professors within the English department in Labé; studying and editing available English teaching materials; and training professors in basic internet research skills.
Qualifications
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in English or education (preferably in education); 1-3 years teaching experience; basic internet/IT research knowledge. Level of French required: Spoken- conversational & Written- technical.
Desired: Master’s or PhD (preferably in education); several years experience in education in francophone West Africa; mastery of French.
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Five Education PCVs just finished their service in Cameroon.
Left to Right:
Ann-Marie Mark
RPCV Bertoua (East Region)
Education 2007-2009
Tara Smith
RPCV Baré (Littoral Region)
TEFL Education 2007-2009
(Tara received FOC funding for a latrine project in her village.)
Anne Raymond
RPCV Ewoh (Northwest Region)
Math Science Education 2007-2009
Barry Shapira
RPCV Dimarko (East Region)
IT Education 2007-2009
Reid Benson
RPCV Bdiang (East Region)
TEFL Education 2007-2009
A few more newly inducted Cameroon RPCV
(From Left to Right)
Joe and Debbie Schuld
RPCV Tiko (SW)
IT and TEFL Education 2007-2009
Alyssa Poucher
RPCV Gashiga (North Region)
TEFL Education 2007-2009
Dr. Matthew McGrath
RPCV Dschang (West Region)
Math Science Education 2007-2009
Rachel Witter
RPCV Ebolowa (South Region)
TEFL Education 2007-2009
Bradford Melius
RPCV Fontem (SW Region)
Math Science Education 2007-2009
New Education and Small Enterprise Development trainees arrived in Cameroon on June 5 and have already begun training in country. They will officially swear in on August 19th upon completion of training.
The number of PCV blogs out of Cameroon is exciting and informatice. Many include details about village life and events, and let the RPCVs take a walk down memory lane. Here are a few:free video poker how to play backgammon no deposit bonus online casino 888 no download casino play roulette craps game black jack download american roulette play video poker baccarat free casino game no download online casino free money on line casino wagering roulette online online casino betting free online casino slots free craps best casino roulette gambling internet casino gambling uk best casino online full pay video poker no deposit casino code best craps game black jack tournament best online casino site craps online game newest online casino free slots no download play blackjack online free dueces wild video poker black jack gambling online video poker game free casino cash no deposit video poker tutorial play free video poker how to win at black jack casino roulette casino guide how to win at roulette rules of craps casino game online real money backgammon baccarat casino online free video poker game play free video poker video poker odds video poker tournaments
going on 27
Angel’s time in Cameroon with the PC
http://goingon27.wordpress.com/
Kebouh and SOP
Kebouh, the cultural festival for my village of Bangou was also, in a way, my going away party. Even though I still have over three months left, the chief of the village told me I would be receiving a village ‘notable’ title, so I asked my colleagues to come support me and check out the traditional Bangou culture.
So immediately after our COS conference, a small delegation of my friends came to Bangou with me to help me celebrate my title and show their support. I have to give a special thanks to Tara from Bare, a volunteer a few hours from me who was there a day before and stayed 2 days later to help me clean. In Cameroon language she’s my “plus proche” and someone that will remain a friend even when I get back to the US.
(see more on the blog)
Tara For Peace
http://taraforpeace.blogspot.com/
Koki in Manjibo for Abby’s Birthday
What you see here is koki, a traditional dish from my province of the Mbo people, made from crushed koki beans, wrapped in banana leafs and mixed with piment and palm oil, that is cooked (also see the traditional oven here) to produce koki itself! We celebrated Abby’s birthday in her village, about an hour away from my town of Bare.
(see blog for more)
Norm In Cameroon
http://www.getjealous.com/nhtremblay
Work Gets In The Way
We are entering the 4th month of the dry season. The dust is pervasive and persistent. We had a shortened cold season where we suffered through the frigid 70° nights and sunny 90° days. The temperatures have begun to rise with 80° nights and over 100° days. The heat will continually increase until the rains arrive in May.
(see blog for more)
Camerooned
http://camerooned.blogspot.com/index.html
I’m a former IT consultant from New Jersey currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon. I taught computer science and English classes at a small university in the village of Nanga Eboko for two years and I am now working as a small enterprise development volunteer in Buea. This blog is a chronicle of my experiences here. I hope you enjoy it.
Small Small Catch Monkey
http://smallsmallcatchmonkey.blogspot.com/
Agroforestry training with photos!
I recently helped organize a training in agroforestry techniques. Specifically, we learned about various types of plants that flower for 10 months out of the year (good for beekeeping!) and also feritilize the earth, how to make germoires, how to increase tenfold the production of banana and plantain trees over traditional methods, and how to obtain carbon copies of existing fruit trees. I decided to put a selection of photos from this project on my blog with explanations. I hope you find the following interesting and enjoy it!
(more on the blog)
Let FOC know about your blog, and we will add it also.
From left: U.S. Ambassador janet Garvey, Bamendjou Chief, and Peace Corps Director James Ham view the memorial dedicated on March 24, 2009 for John Granville.
online casinoAmbassador Garvey and PC/Cameroon Director Ham with PCVas and local leaders at the memorial.
Janet E. Garvey aux funérailles d’un Américain à Bamendjou
L’ambassadeur des Etats-Unis au Cameroun était dans lé région de l’Ouest pour commémorer la mémoire d’un de ses compatriotes élevé au grade de notable.
Hier, mardi 24 mars 2009, se célébrait le 24e anniversaire du Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (Rdpc). Dédaignant cette cérémonie, même si elle n’a pas fait l’objet d’une invitation officielle, l’ambassadeur des Etats-Unis au Cameroun Janet E. Garvey a préféré le village Bamendjou dans la région de l’Ouest à Yaoundé. La diplomate américaine a accordé la priorité au peuple Bamendjou. Peut-être à cause de l’honneur que cette communauté située à une vingtaine de kilomètres de Bafoussam accordait à un Américain. Janet E. Garvey venait assister aux funérailles organisées par le chef supérieur des Bamendjou SM Jean Rameau Sokoudjou en l’honneur de l’Américain John Granville, assassiné en décembre dernier alors qu’il se trouvait au Darfour (Soudan). C’est que John Granville, appelé Deffo Sokoudjou, avait été élevé au rang de notable en 2006 par Fo’o Sokoudjou Jean Philippe Rameau. “ Il fallait donc lui donner tous les honneurs qui lui étaient dus après sa mort et lui trouver un successeur parmi les notables ”, a expliqué le chef supérieur des Bamendjou.
La cérémonie d’hier a ainsi respecté tous les rites traditionnels exécutés lors des funérailles d’un notable en terre Bamendjou. Et Janet E. Garvet y a pris part avec beaucoup de joie, en compagnie d’une forte délégation de la Peace Corps (Corps de la paix américain), dont faisait partie le regretté Deffo Sokoudjou. Avec bien entendu des touches modernes comme la remise d’un cadeau par le directeur du Corps de la paix au Cameroun à Sa Majesté Sokoudjou.
Tôt le matin, il y a eu ce que l’on appelle la prosternation devant le chef supérieur, élément incontournable avant tout début de cérémonie présidée par le Fo’o. Et avant les différentes danses traditionnelles, l’on a eu droit aux allocutions de circonstance. L’ambassadeur des Etats-Unis au Cameroun, après avoir rappelé le rôle humanitaire joué par son compatriote dans cette communauté pendant des années, s’est dite satisfaite de constater que ses parents “ n’étaient pas les seuls à pleurer aux Etats-Unis ”. Le directeur national du Corps de la paix américain, James Ham, dans une allocution émouvante, a tout simplement espéré que l’œuvre laissée par le disparu ne périra pas.
Commémorer une grande œuvre
John Granville ou Deffo Sokoudjou, a en effet laissé une grande œuvre au sein de cette communauté villageoise. Arrivé dans le groupement Bamendjou en 1997, ce jeune volontaire avait été affecté au lycée local pour l’enseignement de la langue anglaise. Son caractère aimable lui valut une intégration sociale très rapide. Avec des Camerounais et certains de ses compatriotes, il s’investit dans l’encadrement des populations de Bameka, Batié, Bahouan, Bamendjou,… et anima plusieurs fronts de développement participatif. Il a œuvré pour l’extension et l’équipement de l’école primaire africaine bilingue, à la création d’une forêt communautaire à Bameka, à trouver des bourses scolaires et universitaires à des élèves, participer aux campagnes de vaccination, etc. L’on comprend mieux le choix de Janet E. Garvey d’aller honorer la mémoire d’un compatriote…
Par Alain NOAH AWANA A Bamendjou
http://www.lemessager.net/details_articles.php?code=40&code_art=26907&numero=1
Le 25-03-2009
UPDATE:
We’ve also been informed that a Memorial service for R. Steven Taylor will be held at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC, on Saturday, March 28 at 6PM. The Rev. Elder Charlie Arehart will officiate the service for Steve. You can contact the church at (202) 638-7373 for more information.
We are deeply saddened to inform the Friends of Cameroon that Steve Taylor peacefully passed away Feb. 23, 2009 in Bangkok. Steve suffered a cardiac arrest ten days earlier while on holiday in Thailand and had been hospitalized. He was a five-time Peace Corps Country Director, former Civil Service, and current Foreign Service member serving in Beijing, Steve was a great guy, a true inspiration to a many of us, and will be sorely missed. Below is a short bio that was passed along to us. Please keep Steve and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Persons wishing to express tributes or memorials for Steve may do so by letter to either or both his sister or mother:
Glenda Pessetti (sister)
10023 Northfield Drive
St. Louis, MO 63114
Susan Fortner South (mother)
2835 Wilcox Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Donations in Steve’s name can be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children.
Bio for Rev. Steve Taylor
R. Steven Taylor is originally from Saint Louis, Missouri. Steve was raised in two religious cultures, Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic. He was ordained to the Christian ministry for the first time on November 12, 1972. He studied Theology, Music and Theater at Southwest Missouri State University. He went on to study Theology and French at Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary in Southern Indiana. He also studied at the “Institut Catholique in Paris” and theater at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
In the late 1970’s he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, West Africa and went on to be Country Director in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Russia and Bulgaria. In 1994-1995 he was the interim pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC. From 1989 - 1996 he worked for the State Department in the Executive Program Division and was training Senior Foreign Service Officers for their positions around the world. In 1996 he moved to Russia where he was the Director of the United States Peace Corps’ operations in Moscow and in Vladivostok.
He was appointed Country Director of Peace Corps Bulgaria in August of 2000 and remained there until his current position in the State Department’s prestigious Senior Seminar. In 2002 Steve became the Coordinator of The Senior Seminar in the Leadership and Management School at Foreign Service Institute.
He was a member of the ordained Clergy and was ordained in UFMCC Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches at the General Conference in 1999. His final posting with the U.S. Foreign Service was to China, where he served in the Human Resources office of U.S. Embassy Beijing.
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