Peace Corps NEPAL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN TO: All interested, qualified candidates.
POSITIONS: Multiple; one or more positions may be filled through this announcement.
OVERVIEW:
The United States Peace Corps Nepal office is hiring qualified candidates for short term contract positions that support an intensive Volunteer Pre-Service Training (PST). Applicants must be willing to live in a village around or outside of the Kathmandu valley during contract period. This is a short-term position and for the duration of the project it requires a minimum of 40 hours per week; work during festivals & holidays that occur during the contract period may be required.
This is a project-based contract and may be renewed up to four future assignments without competition based on satisfactory performance, organizational need, and availability of funds. Compensation is negotiable within a pre-determined range, based on salary history and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS & SELECTION:
Applicants without minimum qualifications clearly outlined will not be competitive; preference is given to citizens residing in Nepal at the time of application. Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or genetic information. Please note, selected candidates must favorably pass a background investigation conducted by the United States Embassy in Kathmandu prior to a contract award.
VACANCIES:
All positions require fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English and computer proficiency with Microsoft Office. Please refer to https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ for additional details and access to the Statement of Work for each of the positions beyond the basic descriptions below.
1. Training Administrative Assistant (TAA)
Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business studies or related field. Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English. Minimum of one year of experience providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of an office. Expertise in Microsoft Office Application Usage (especially MS Word, Outlook, and Excel).
Desired: For more detail, refer to the Statement of Work.
Desired qualifications — Experience in the following:
- Managing office operations, including coordination with vendors and staff, and by scheduling and assigning administrative projects to expedite work results.
- Overseeing supplies inventory process by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Making travel arrangements, including vehicle schedules, hotel accommodations, and restaurant reservations.
- Partnering with individuals with marginalized social identities (caste, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and so on) in Nepal.
- Navigating language and culture in a rural village community setting in Nepal.
2. Training Site Secretary (TSS)
Required qualifications: Higher Secondary Education (+2)or equivalent. Fluent in both written and spoken Nepali and English. Minimum of six months of experience performing secretary and/or administrative tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially MS Word, Outlook, and Excel). Ability to type both in English and Nepali.
Desired qualifications — Experience in the following:
- Greeting visitors, answering phones, taking messages, and redirecting requests for information to the appropriate points of contact.
- Organizing files and also copying, binding, and scanning documents.
- Conducting office supplies inventory, anticipating needed supplies; assisting with placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Creating and managing staff travel plans and schedules.
- Partnering with individuals with marginalized social identities (caste, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and so on) in Nepal.
- Navigating language and culture in a rural village community setting in Nepal.
3. Lead Language and Culture Facilitator (LLCF)
Required qualifications: University Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Minimum of 1 year experience of Nepali language teaching or tutoring in a formal or non-formal setting. Computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education, and experience in the following:
- Planning and implementing training of trainer or teacher training activities so participants can effectively develop, facilitate, and reflect upon Nepali language and culture sessions.
- Planning and implementing Nepali language and culture training sessions and other learning activities that embrace the Experiential Learning Cycle.
- Facilitating learning activities that promote collaborative, peer-supported learning.
- Partnering with individuals with marginalized social identities (caste, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and so on) in Nepal.
- Navigating language and culture in a rural village community setting in Nepal.
- Work experience in cross-cultural setting with American or international organizations.
- Work experience in organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism.
4. Language and Culture Facilitators (LCFs)
Required qualifications: University Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English. Minimum of 6 months of experience teaching or tutoring learners in a formal or non-formal setting.
Computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education, and experience in the following:
- Facilitating learning activities that promote collaborative, peer-supported learning.
- Partnering with individuals with marginalized social identities (caste, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and so on) in Nepal.
- Navigating language and culture in a rural village community setting in Nepal.
- Work experiece in a cross-cultural settings with American or international organizations
- Work experience in organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism.
5. Food Security Technical Trainer (FSTT)
Required qualifications: University Bachelor's degree in a Project-related subject (Agriculture, Health). Minimum 1-year experience working alongside village community members on locally-prioritized agriculture projects in Nepal. Computer proficiency in MS Office: Windows, Excel, Word.
Desired qualifications:
University Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Food Security, and experience in the following:
- Providing direct technical support on beekeeping and the cultivation of fruit trees, ginger, turmeric, and mushrooms in rural village settings in Nepal.
- Partnering with rural community members (especially groups of farmers, women, and youth) to identify, enhance, and mobilize their strengths to address community interests and priorities.
- Planning and implementing training sessions and other learning activities that embrace the Experiential Learning Cycle.
- Facilitating learning environments that promote collaborative, peer-supported learning.
- Partnering with individuals with marginalized social identities (caste, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and so on) in Nepal.
- Navigating language and culture in a rural village community setting in Nepal.
- Work experience in a cross-cultural setting with American or international organizations.
- Work experience with organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes we look for all these positions:
Communication:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, diplomacy, and tact with staff, Volunteers, Trainees, community members, and members of the government. Is cross-culturally sensitive and strives to communicate openly.
Motivation:
Ability to work independently and proactively, self-motivated and adaptable to constantly changing situations, and accepts responsibility.
Professionalism:
Maintains confidentiality regarding Volunteer issues and other information, and possesses a strong sense of integrity. Sets a positive example for peers and PCVs in the performance of professional duties (is punctual, diligent, well-groomed, etc.). Acts as a team member in a consensus-building atmosphere, encourages constructive feedback and accepts suggestions for improvement, and willingly responds to reasonable requests from both colleagues and supervisors in a timely manner.
Candidates will receive credit for all qualifying experiences, including volunteer experience. To ensure full credit for your experience, please indicate dates of employment by month, day, and year and the number of hours worked per week in your resume.
EVALUATION PROCESS:
Prior to any contract offer, at a minimum
-Peace Corps will evaluate resumes and cover letters to create a shortlist.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for group/personal interviews, as well as may be asked to participate in practical written and/or oral exercises to assess skill levels.
Top candidates will be asked to submit names and contact information for at least 3 references; one reference must be a present/former supervisor or professor.
HOW TO APPLY (by July 24, 2023):
Carefully review the full advertisement and Statement of Work for the above-listed positions online at https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.
For your application to be marked as complete and considered for further review:
By email: Submit (1) your resume, (2) a brief cover letter in English, and (3) include the position to which you are applying in the subject line to [email protected].
By mail or hand delivery: Provide (1) your resume, (2) a brief cover letter in English, and (3) include the position to which you are applying at the top of the cover letter and send it to U.S. Peace Corps, P.O. Box 15150, Kathmandu, Nepal or hand deliver to our office in Maharajgunj. All applications must reach our office by the deadline, of July 24, 2023.
All applicants: If you have ever served as a Peace Corps Trainee/Volunteer or a Peace Corps staff member please include the position location, position type, title, and starting and ending dates within your application.
Notes:
Late applications will not be considered. Due to high volume, telephone inquiries will not be entertained.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews.
Peace Corps/Nepal Diversity Statement:
Peace Corps Nepal is committed to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into our core business practices.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background and personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, caste, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, disabilities, political affiliation, marital, pregnancy, maternity, or indigenous status.
Peace Corps/Nepal Safeguarding Statement:
We define safeguarding as the preventive action taken by Peace Corps Nepal to protect our volunteers, staff, partners, and communities we work with from harm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adult who come into contact with Peace Corps are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process and a rigorous due diligence process.
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