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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Comoros

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-19-03-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Post
Description
This evaluation focused on the appropriateness of programming, training, and evaluation; the adequacy of Volunteer support; and the effectiveness of post leadership and management. While there are many strengths of the post, this report contains 21 recommendations. We found that an insufficient staffing model for programming and training had contributed to findings in the areas of Volunteer training and site development. In addition, our report contains findings related to the Volunteer Advisory Council and the post's health program.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Location(s)

Comoros

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Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

We recommend that the country director develop a plan to improve communication with the Volunteer Advisory Council regarding the status of efforts to address issues raised through the council.

We recommend that the chief of operations for the Africa Region work with post leadership to develop a plan to implement the post’s transition to a new staffing model and clarify staff roles and responsibilities.

We recommend that the country director and the program manager work with the agency’s education specialist to modify the TEFL training sessions in both pre-service and in-service training to incorporate more information about teaching in Comorian schools.

We recommend that the country director and the program manager improve the model school experience during pre-service training to provide trainees with a more relevant practicum that reflects what Volunteers will face in a typical Comorian classroom.

We recommend that the country director and the program manager improve training for any temporary technical trainer to ensure that he or she is well prepared to present the TEFL technical training during pre-service or in-service training events.