About this role
The partner, a charitable organization, provides comprehensive opportunities for Ukrainian internally displaced persons (IDPs) to support their adaptation to living in new communities, including a large career counseling project. They offer services that include: (1) resume development and revisions; (2) orientation to evolving labor markets; (3) reviewing job search essentials and matching individuals to job vacancies; (4) interview preparation and practice; and (5) career exploration and coaching. Providing career counseling is essential because IDPs, including young professionals, face ongoing employment challenges due to a struggling labor market in different regions of Ukraine, inadequate or no work experience, lack of professional connections, and difficulties in adaptation due to trauma, financial difficulties, and other challenges. Accessing support in this area for young professionals is critical as they work to build their lives and careers to support Ukraine’s economy now and in the future. In addition to these services, assistance from native English-speaking specialists is beneficial as they can share the latest global labor market trends and opportunities that will help young people strengthen their professional English language skills and adapt to international standards and requirements. Interaction with native speakers helps IDPs develop cultural awareness, improve their language proficiency, and promote their ability to adapt to different communication styles and broaden worldviews. Thus, the organization is seeking the support of one Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP) to support these displaced young professionals through an English language career development club. The VSPP will co-develop a curriculum and co-facilitate 10–12 sessions focusing on career development for a group of 15–20 participants. When the first group finishes, the second group will then cover the curriculum that has been already developed. The organization has previously collaborated with the Peace Corps through the Virtual Service Pilot. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a Peace Corps Volunteer or Peace Corps Response Volunteer.