Job description

Project description

The Panamanian Association for Family Planning (APLAFA) has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a Health Curriculum Development Specialist. Youth with Options (JCO – Juventudes con Opciones) is the youth arm of APLAFA, whose mission is to contribute to improving the quality of life of adolescents and young people, promoting and defending their sexual and reproductive rights, opening spaces for participation and facilitating access to comprehensive sexuality education among peers. The APLAFA team and JCO volunteers have identified the need to update the teaching methodological document, called “Un solo Currículo”, with important topics such as mental health, life skills, among others.

The PCRV will collaborate with APLAFA staff to review the existing training manual, confirm areas that are outdated or require improvement, and co-create new sections and pedagogical activities based on the latest research. The PCRV will also co-develop and co-facilitate training workshops for trainers on the use of the updated manual and co-design assessment methods to collect feedback from trainers and participants about the new manual.

Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Panama together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in education, human development, public health, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
Intermediate high Spanish level
Knowledge of teaching methodologies and curricular development.
Work or volunteer experience in the field of public health, especially in topics of sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and gender education.
Experience in Community and/or Youth Development
Experience collaborating with schools and/or communities in the development of soft skills.
Research and Analysis Skills.
Communication and Collaboration Skills: written and verbal communication to write reports, manuals and facilitation.
Skills to work in intercultural and intergenerational environments.
Ability to adapt to changes in the project and handle uncertain situations effectively.
Ability to work as a team, collaborate with various stakeholders and maintain effective communication with local partners and the organization's team.

Living conditions

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Medical considerations

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