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Evaluation of Peace Corps/Kosovo

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
IG-17-02-E
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Component
Post
Description
Our report made 27 recommendations focused on improving programming, training, and Volunteer support at the post.
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

That the director of programming and training use the training design and evaluation process to tailor technical training to align with the project frameworks.

That the director of programming and training implement the global learning standards and use the trainee assessment portfolio to provide formative assessments to trainees and document the assessment process.

That program managers interview and do housing checks with more than one host family, where feasible, for each Volunteer in order to choose the best possible fit.

That programming staff, in consultation with the Peace Corps medical officer and safety and security manager, review and update the housing and homestay criteria to include additional known risks and hazards to Volunteer health and safety.

That the director of programming and training work with the safety and security manager and Peace Corps medical officer to improve site development in Kosovo so that staff involved in identifying sites and host families are trained in how to identify and select an appropriate host family to ensure the basic elements are in place before Volunteers arrive.