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The Program Manager supervises the work of up to fifty Peace Corps Volunteers posted nation wide and develops their assignments, negotiates their living arrangements

The United States Peace Corps, a United States Government Organisation, with Volunteer programs in 72 countries around the world, is seeking

Program Manager for Schools and Community Resources Project

The United States Peace Corps, an  American government development agency, seeks a full-time Program Manager for the  Schools and Community Resources Project, who will report directly to the Programming and Training Officer. The Program Manager supervises the work of up to fifty Peace Corps Volunteers posted
nation wide and develops their assignments, negotiates their living arrangements, and prepares their families, organisations and communities to host them for two-years of service. Up to 50 percent time may be spent
travelling, and applicants must be willing to travel on weekends and national holidays, based upon program requirements.

Minimum Requirements: • Honors degree (Master's degree strongly preferred) or verifiable professional experiences which when combined with formal education profiles the equivalent of a Master's degree
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of one or more local languages required, preferably Northern Sotho, SeTswana, TshiVenda, IsiZulu, SiSwati, Sepedi or ISiNdebele • Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel • Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a multi-cultural, multi-national team.

Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package.

How to Apply for any of the 3 above positions: Qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter explaining how the experience detailed in the CV relate to the requirements of one or more of the 3 advertised positions, and references to U. S. Peace Corps, P.O. Box 9536, Pretoria 0001, Attention: Human Resources- indicating separately, either PM/SCRP, PA/SCRP or A/AO or e-mail to: HR [at] za.peacecorps.gov

Closing date: 22 March 2010.

NO FAXES OR TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, you can assume that your application was not successful.