Community Development Facilitator in Moldova

Job Description

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.

About the project

Moldovan civil society organizations are essential pillars of a rapidly evolving society, yet they need support to reach their full potential. You can help them grow into thriving, influential, and sustainable institutions.
Moldova’s government is undergoing significant reforms with a commitment to building a vibrant civil society that strengthens government transparency and civic participation. Progress is challenged by a series of limitations. Although roughly 8,000 nongovernmental organizations are registered in Moldova, only about 10 percent are actively operating at the local or national level. Of those, as many as 80 percent are concentrated in the capital city of Chisinau, leaving much of the population without representation or access to critical services. Community institutions like libraries, youth centers, and community centers that should serve as hubs for civic engagement and social inclusion often lack the tools, staff, and resources to mobilize citizens and drive local development. While capacity-building efforts are underway, greater support is urgently needed to ensure these institutions can truly empower their communities.
As a Community Development Facilitator, you will collaborate with local organizations to strengthen the staff’s capacity. Together, you will improve internal processes and design both short- and long-term projects that support the organization’s mission. In your supportive role, you will encourage civic participation through youth clubs and camps.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Moldova project page.