LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Core Competency I:
Exercises Program Leadership.
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I. Exercises Program Leadership and Advises CD and

Post on Peace Corps Policy and Regulations, as well as
Federal Regulations and Local Law.

Data Collection (S)

Defines all applicable policy,
law, rules and regulations

Knowledge of Source
(K)
(Law, Rules, Regs)
Knowledge of Method
(K)
(How to apply them)

Data Processing (S)

Classifies and describes all
applicable policy, law, rules and
regulations.
Action Planning and Implementation
(S)
Composes a summary of all
applicable policy, law, rules and
regulations to advise CD and Post

Action Planning and Implementation

(S)
Exercises Program Leadership by
participating in decision-making senior
team meetings and may act as Country
Director as required.

Strategies, Procedures
(K)
(Presentation to staff)

1. Given the varied laws, rules and regulations, with which a DMO has to work, the
DMO Trainee without assistance will be able to find, identify and define the
corresponding policy, law, rule and regulation of the Peace Corps, the Federal
Government or the host country, applicable to any given administrative
requirement.
2. Once the law, rule and regulation of the Peace Corps, the Federal Government or
the Host Country, applicable to any given administrative requirement has been
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found, identified and defined, the DMO Trainee, without assistance, will be able
to classify and describe them correctly.
3. Once the DMO Trainee is able to classify and describe the law, rule and
regulation from the Peace Corps, the Federal Government or the Host Country,
applicable to any given administrative requirement, without assistance, (s)he will
be able to compose a summary synthesizing them correctly in at least 80% of all
cases.
4. The DMO Trainee, without assistance, will be able to actively participate in
decision-making senior staff meetings exercising appropriate leadership, and act
as Country Director if required.

Core Competency II:

Achieves Sound Financial Management Practices.
1.
Budgeting
2.
Accounting
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II. Achieves Sound Financial Management Practices.

1.
Budgeting
2.
Accounting

Data Collection (S)

Defines all applicable policy,
law, rules, regulations and
systems.

Knowledge of Source
(K)
Budget and Accounting
Principles and systems

Data Processing (S)

Estimates and defends all
budget exercises after
successfully utilizing all budget
systems.
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Executes all budgets and formulates and
records accounting reports, after
successfully utilizing all accounting
systems to record all financial operations
and successfully process all non-cash
disbursements.

Knowledge of Method (K)

Application of all Budget
and Accounting Principles
and Systems
Strategies, Procedures (K)
Strategies, Prioritization and
Defense of all Budget and
Accounting Principles and
Systems.
1.

Given the varied financial laws, rules and regulations, with which a DMO has to
work, the DMO Trainee without assistance will be able to identify and define the
corresponding policy, law, rule and regulation of the Peace Corps, the Federal
Government or the host country, applicable to any given budget or accounting
management requirement, while at the same time applying agency and regional
guidance.

2.

The DMO Trainee will be able to create (estimate and/or recalculate, submit or resubmit) and defend budgets that satisfy all post resource requirements and agency
and regional guidance, in active collaboration with post staff

3.

The DMO Trainee will be able to distribute resources equitably within ceilings to
all Post Sections; execute the budget, maintaining accurate and updated accounting
records, according to regulations and guidelines in appropriate systems; and ensure
that all non-cash disbursements are made accurately and promptly, according to
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appropriate laws, rules and regulations, and also ensure that they are recorded in the
proper systems.

Core Competency III:

Manages Cashier Operations
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III. Manages Cashier Operations

Data Collection (S)

Defines all applicable policy,
law, rules, regulations and
systems.

Knowledge of Source (K)

Cashiering and Accounting
Rules, Regs. & principles
and systems
Knowledge of Method (K)
Application of all
Cashiering and Collection
Rules, Regs., principles and
systems

Action Initial Steps (S)

Nominates and trains all Class
B Cashiers, Alternate Cashiers
and Sub Cashiers and prepares
and maintains cashier
installations per rules &
regulations

Action Implementation (S)

Supervises all Class B Cashiers,
Alternate Cashiers and Sub-Cashiers,
as well as the management and
integrity of the Imprest Fund.

Strategies & Procedures (K)

Management and integrity
of the Imprest Fund.

1.

Given the varied financial laws, rules and regulations, with which a DMO has to
work, the DMO Trainee without assistance will be able to find, identify and
define the corresponding policy, law, rule and regulation of the Peace Corps or
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the Federal Government, applicable to cashiering, which includes cash

disbursement and the collection of funds owed the Government and currency
accommodation exchange, if authorized.
2.

The DMO Trainee will be able to nominate and train all Class B Cashiers,
Alternate Cashiers and Sub Cashiers and prepare cashier installations per rules
and regulations 80% of the time in a class simulation.

3.

The DMO Trainee will manage and safe keep US Government Funds, their
establishment, size, monitoring and audit, as well as the safety and security of
cashiering installations and the cash disbursing function, the collection of funds
owed the Government, the Accommodation (currency) Exchange, and the
registration of all operations in the official PC Accounting System 80% of the
time in a class orientation and simulation.

Core Competency IV:

Administers Human Resources Functions.
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IV. Administers Human Resources Functions

Data Collection (S)

Defines all applicable policy,
law, rules, regulations and
systems to manage US or
FSN Direct Hire (DH)
employees, and US and
Resident Hire PSCs.

Knowledge of Source (K)

DH and PSC applicable policy,
law (US and Local), rules,
regulations and systems.
Knowledge of Method (K)
Application of all DH and PSC
applicable Law, rules,
regulations, Principles and
Systems
Strategies & Procedures (K)
Management of all functions of
DH and PSC staff.

Action Planning and Implementation (S)

Coordinates and Monitors US DH
personnel actions with Regional Staffing
Analyst and Human Resources Office.
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Manages, coordinates and monitors all
personnel actions for FSN DH staff with
the US Embassy Human Resources Office
and performs all necessary actions and
coordination at the PC Office

Action Planning and Implementation (S)

Procures and manages all Resident Hire
PSCs, per all applicable rules and
regulations, taking all the steps necessary
to provide required services to the PC Post,
per regional authorization.

Action Planning and Implementation (S)

Coordinates with PC/Washington all the
necessary steps to procure US Hire PSCs, per
all applicable rules and regulations and
regional authority. Manages PSCs locally.

1. By the end of AOT, the DMO Trainee without assistance is able to find, identify
and define the corresponding policy, law, rule and regulation of the Peace Corps
or the Federal Government, applicable to all types of staff management.
2. The DMO Trainee is able to coordinate and monitor all US Direct Hire personnel
actions with the Regional Staffing Analyst and the PC/W Office of Human
Resources, per rules and regulations, 80% of the time in a class simulation.
3. The DMO Trainee is able to coordinate and monitor all FSN Direct Hire
personnel actions with a US Embassy Human Resources Office, per rules and
regulations, 80% of the time in a class simulation.
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4. The DMO Trainee is able to coordinate and monitor all procurement actions of a
Local Hire Personal Services Contract with the Office of Acquisitions and
Contract Management, per rules and regulations, maintaining balances and equity
at post, At least 80% of the time in a class simulation.
5. The DMO Trainee is able to coordinate and monitor all procurement actions of a
US Hire Personal Services Contract with the Office of Acquisitions and Contract
Management and the Regional Staffing Analyst, per rules and regulations,
maintaining balances and equity at post, at least 80% of the time in a class
simulation.

Core Competency V:
Oversees the Procurement and Management of Goods and Services
1.
Procurement
2.
Property Management

II. Oversees the Procurement and Management of Goods

and Services.
1.
Procurement
2.
Property Management.
Data Collection (S)
Defines all applicable policy,
law, rules, regulations and
systems on procurement and
property management.
Knowledge of Source
(K)
Procurement and
Property Management
Rules and Regulations.
Knowledge of Method (K)
Application of all
Procurement and Property
Management Principles and
Systems
Strategies, Procedures (K)
Strategies, Prioritization and
Defense of all Procurement
and Property Management
Principles and Systems.

Action Planning and Initial

Implementation (S)
In coordination with budget
exercises, determines resources
for the procurement of goods
and services
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Procures all Goods and Services,
appropriately recording them in accounting
systems, leaving regulation audit trail and
including them in inventories, bin controls
or service acquisition reports
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Manages all PC Property at post, according
to all applicable rules and regulations,
including property control, maintenance
and repair, replenishment and disposal.

1. Given the varied procurement and property control laws, rules and regulations,
with which a DMO has to work, the DMO Trainee without assistance will be able
to find, identify, define and apply the corresponding guidance policy, law, rule
and regulation of the Agency, Region, Federal Government and/or the host
country, applicable to any given procurement or property management
requirement.
2. The DMO Trainee, will correctly procure all Goods and Services, appropriately
recording them in accounting systems, leaving regulation audit trail and including
them in inventories, bin controls or service acquisition reports.
3. The DMO Trainee will properly manage all PC Property at post (including
vehicles and medical supplies/in coordination with PC Medical Contractors),
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according to all applicable rules and regulations, including property control, and
its maintenance and repair (if applicable), replenishment and disposal.

Core Competency VI:

Supports Peace Corps Volunteers
1.
2.
3.

Financial and Administrative Support to Volunteers

Safety and Security Support to Volunteers.
General Support to Volunteers.

VI. Supports Peace Corps Volunteers.

1.
Financial and Administrative Support to
Volunteers
2.
Safety and Security Support to Volunteers.
3.
General Support to Volunteers.
Data Collection (S)
Defines what a PC Volunteer
is and all applicable policy,
law, rules, regulations and
systems that govern them.
Knowledge of Source (K)
Financial and Rules and
regulations that govern
administrative, financial and
S&S support to PCVs.
Knowledge of Method (K)
Application of all
administrative, financial and
safety and security support
to PC Volunteers.
Strategies, Procedures (K)
Strategies, Prioritization and
Defense of all effective
Volunteer Support Systems.

Action Planning and Process (S)

Defines what a Volunteer is and what
makes her/him different, as well as their
particular support needs in the
administrative/financial field and in
logistic support to their safety & security
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Appraises & estimates all Volunteer InCountry Allowances, per rules and regs. for
CD Washington submission, and ensures
that all financial/administrative support and
all payments due PCVs be done promptly
& accurately and all logistic requirements
are appropriately in place
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Arranges all safety and security logistic
and administrative support to Peace Corps
Volunteers for smooth and appropriate
application of the Emergency Action Plan
and other emergency or non emergency
resolution measures of PCV personal and
job-related needs.

1. Given the fact that Peace Corps Volunteers have a unique non-employment
situation, laws, rules and regulations that govern their service and with which a
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DMO has to work, the DMO Trainee without assistance will be able to find,
identify, define and apply the corresponding policy, law, rule and regulation of
the Peace Corps, the Federal Government or the host country, applicable to any
given Peace Corps Volunteer requirement, while at the same time applying
agency and regional guidance on their allowances, payments and reimbursements.
.
2. The DMO Trainee will demonstrate appropriate administrative and financial
support via the successful application of these policies, laws, rules, regulations
and systems during simulations in OST.
The DMO Trainee will provide all appropriate logistics, administrative and financial
support for their prompt, smooth and efficient application. This in order to facilitate
proper financial support to Volunteers and Trainees at the post, and efficient and timely
support to their safety and security.

Core Competency VII:

Leads and Manages Administrative Unit Staff.
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VII. Leads and Manages Administrative Unit Staff.

Data Collection (S)

Defines all applicable policy, law,
rules, regulations and systems to
manage FSN Direct Hire (DH)
employees, and US and Resident
Hire PSCs as well as cross cultural
organizational and team building
principles
Knowledge of Source (K)
DH and PSC applicable policy, law
(US & Local), PC and DOS rules,
regulations and systems, as well as
team-building & motivation.
Knowledge of Method (K)
Application of all DH and PSC
applicable Law, rules, regulations,
principles & systems, as well as
team building and motivation.

Action Planning and Implementation (S)

Selects, chooses, appraises, evaluates and
awards or disciplines Administrative Unit
Staff.
Action Planning and Implementation (S)
Manages, coordinates and motivates all
Administrative Staff, while exercising
team building principles and principles of
positive feedback in a cross-cultural
atmosphere.

Action Planning and Implementation (S)

Appropriately delegates administrative
functions, while retaining audit and cash
counting of the Imprest Fund and other
functions.

Strategies & Procedures (K)

Management of all functions of DH
and PSC staff, while applying team
building and motivational skills in a
cross-cultural situation.

1. By the end of AOT, the DMO Trainee without assistance will be able to find,
identify and define the corresponding policy, law, rule and regulation of the Peace
Corps or the Federal Government, applicable to all types of staff management.
2. The DMO Trainee will be able to select, choose, appraise, evaluate and award or
discipline Administrative Unit Staff at least 80% of the time during a work-day
simulation
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3. The DMO Trainee will be able to manage, coordinate and motivate all Administrative
Staff, while exercising team building principles and principles of positive feedback in a
cross-cultural atmosphere at least 80% of the time in a work-day simulations

4. The DMO Trainee will be able to apply all of the key principles of delegation to
administrative functions (while retaining audit and cash counting of the Imprest
Fund and other functions) at least 80% of the time in a work-day simulation.

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