Homestay, Language & Culture Coordinator

Position Overview

The Homestay, Language & Culture Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring Peace Corps Trainees have a safe, supportive, and culturally enriching environment during Pre-Service Training. Working as a member of the Training Unit and under the direct supervision of the Training Manager, this position oversees the full homestay placement process and provides essential leadership for Language and Cultural Facilitators.

About the Organization

An independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries in fulfilling their development needs. The organization operates programs in 65 countries with approximately 7,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.

Organizational Goals:

• Help people of interested countries meet their needs for trained men and women
• Promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served
• Promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans

The program in Rwanda originally opened in 1974, worked for 20 years before closing in 1994, and reopened in 2008. Volunteers currently work in Health and TEFL Education, responding directly to the Government of Rwanda's priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full homestay placement process—planning, identifying, and evaluating host families
• Guarantee trainees' well-being and cultural immersion
• Provide leadership and coordination for Language and Cultural Facilitators (LCFs)
• Guide LCFs through daily task assignments to ensure trainee success

Position Details

• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Contract Period: July – November (NTE 114 days)
• Compensation Range: 48,041 RWF – 81,670 RWF per day
• Application Closing Date: March 23, 2026

Ideal Candidate Profile

An enthusiastic, team-oriented individual who is a self-starter with moral integrity and a spirit of continuous improvement.