Deepen Impact through Targeted Coordinated Development Interventions 7

Deepen Impact through Targeted, Coordinated Development Interventions 7 March 2014

Objectives • Introduce Peace Corps Response Program • Prompt informal discussion on further collaboration across the USG in the FSM and Palau

Peace Corps Response (PCR) • Opportunities for experienced professionals with at least 10 years of experience. • Helps to meet critical capacity-building needs per PC’s first goal: To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. • Assignments range from three months to one year in length.

History • Started in 1996 as the Crisis Corps due to flooding in the Caribbean • Spring 2005: Thailand Sri Lanka • September 2005: Hurricane Katrina • September 2007: Name changed to Peace Corps Response • June-August 2014: First FSM group of PCR Volunteers commence service

PCR At A Glance Averages: • Application process of approximately 3 months • Positions in nearly 50 countries in all PC’s programmatic sectors • Over 300 positions last year • Over 2, 000 PCR Volunteers to date

PCR Volunteers • Serve in high-impact project based assignments. • Bring a wealth of experience and expertise to projects. • Posses cross cultural sensitivity. • Meet language and educational requirements needed to excel in an assignment. • Respond to humanitarian crisis. • In the FSM primarily work in Education, Health and Youth in Development.

PCR Volunteer Recruitment for Pohnpei • NCD Data Management Specialist • Education Accreditation Specialists (5) • Aid Coordination Specialist

PCR Volunteer Recruitment for Yap • • • Youth Program Specialist Public Health Physician Data Analyst (Agriculture) Microbiologist Environmental Health Specialist Marine Environment Specialist

PCR Programmatic Sectors • Agriculture • Community Economic Development • Education • Environment • Health • Youth in Development • Disaster Preparedness & Response

How to Request a PCR Volunteer • Identify a project need • Contact the Peace Corps Country Director • Collaborate with Peace Corps staff in country to develop a full program description • Sign an Memorandum of Understanding outlining responsibilities of the Partner Organization and the PC • Position is advertised and best qualified is selected • Volunteer departs for country, has one-week orientation at Post, then begins service

Why Collaborate with PCR Program? • PCRVs offer USG mechanism for persistent on-the-ground engagement with host country officials and agencies • PCRVs build relationships that are beneficial for future development initiatives • PCRVs offer ways to assist the FSM and Palau to reach objectives in their strategic development plans • PCRVs build on past USG investments

Questions? Website: www. peacecorps. gov/response Email: rreid@peacecorps. gov