The United States Peace Corps seeks experienced and qualified applicants for the full time contracted position of
Education Program and Training Specialist (EPTS)
Personal Services Contractor working 40 hours per week
The EPTS will play a critical role in supporting a new Peace Corps TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) Education project, project plan preparation and implementation, volunteer site development, monitoring and evaluation, volunteer technical training, ongoing volunteer support and developing technical resource networks.
The EPTS provides technical and cultural guidance to help Volunteers become self-sufficient in their work assignments. She/he serves as the primary contact for technical Education matters and Volunteer support. The EPTS represents the Peace Corps to local host-country agencies as delegated.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• University Bachelor’s in Education-related field
• TESOL/TEFL Certification
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience that includes English Teaching, designing and facilitating training/workshops, Teacher Training, Education project design and management. Fluent, both English and Nepali (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Must meet US Embassy security clearance requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience with American or international organizations, and preferably organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism. Experience in designing and facilitating learning sessions that embrace student-centered learning, critical thinking, and the Experiential Learning Cycle. Experience supporting education projects that follow a Logic Model/Theory of Change. Ability to speak other languages spoken in Nepal. Supervisory experience with staff and preferably volunteers strongly desired. A strong knowledge of Peace Corps, its mission, and its approach to development. Highly organized, analytical, and professional, with an ability to successfully network on behalf of the Program.
Last date to apply: 30th March 2018.
HOW TO APPLY
The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter in English with monthly salary requirements and addressing the qualification requirements by email to: [email protected] by 5 PM on Friday, March 30, 2018.
This job announcement was published in Kantipur Dainik on 3rd March 2018. .
