Language and cultural facilitators (LCFs) – intermittent multiple positions in Sinhala and Tamil

Background

Sinhala and Tamil language and cross-cultural facilitators (LCFs) prepare volunteers for work and life in Sri Lanka. Prior to service, peace corps trainees (PCTs) participate in a 3-month pre-service training (PST) program providing intensive language, culture, and technical training. LCFs will participate in a 3-week training of trainers and teach language and culture to PCTs during PST for 3 months, working 5-6 days a week. LCFs may also be hired for shorter contract periods throughout the year to support ongoing language training of peace corps volunteers.

Key roles and responsibilities

1. Pre-service training preparation
2. Facilitate language and cultural learning
3. Support and assess PCTs’ language learning, cultural adaptation & community integration
4. Support training activities

Duty station, logistics & level of effort

1. Duty station is the peace corps training site in Horana/Bulathsinghala. The position requires living at the PST site for up to 12 weeks with a host family. Food and lodging will be provided by the peace corps for those assigned to villages different than their current place of residence.
2. The contractor performs full-time, 45 hours per week; normally Monday through Saturday though some evening, Sunday, or holiday work may be required. Staff may be required to be on-call or occasionally work extra hours.
3. Position requires approximately 50% local travel.

Minimum requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in English language teaching – e.g. TESL, TEFL, HNDE
2. Fluency in English (written and spoken) and in Sinhala and/or Tamil.
3. Ability to type in Sinhala and/or Tamil.
4. Basic computer literacy includes MS office applications, typing and internet usage.
5. Experience living and working in a rural setting and strong willingness to do so for the full duration of the training.
6. Willingness to learn and utilize new approaches and skills.
7. Willingness to work flexible hours.
8. Energetic, motivated, and eager to learn.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong interpersonal skills for engaging with trainees and trainers.
10. Willingness to provide constructive feedback and consistently uphold organizational policies consistently.

Preferred qualifications

1. Residents of north/north central provinces
2. Academic background in language studies such as linguistics, adult language instruction, CELTA, and the Cambridge teaching knowledge test (TKT).
3. At least one year teaching or tutoring experience.
4. At least one year experience in adult education.
5. Experience facilitating discussions or teaching sessions on online platforms.
6. At least one year experience working in an intercultural environment.
7. Experience engaging in volunteer activities.
8. Experience in developing training materials and curricula.

When applying

Please submit the following on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to [email protected] with subject line: ‘LCF -your name’.

A resume or curriculum vitae which must include the month and year that the candidate started and ended each previous work experience. The candidate must also include the number of hours worked at each listed position per week. Evidence of minimum requirements must be included in application documents to be considered for the position.

The completed application form explains your interest and ability to meet the required (and preferred if relevant) qualifications. (SOW and application form in the link below) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X6vL9NUVuZwnszVgIWD3Ngp0_ZT2X2Ce?usp=sharing

A cover letter explaining your interest and your ability to meet the required (and preferred if relevant) qualifications.

Applicants who have ever served as a peace corps trainee or volunteer (including response), or as a staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN) must identify the position location, position type, title, and starting and ending dates.