Job Details

Report directly to the Programming and Training Officer and assists in developing, implementing, managing and evaluating the program in the education sector within the guidelines of Peace Corps South Africa.

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

Program Assistant for Schools and Community Resources Project

The United States Peace Corps, an American government development agency, seeks a full time Program Assistant for  Schools and Community Resources Project (SCRP) in South Africa. The PA/SCRP reports who will report directly to the Programming and Training Officer and assists in developing, implementing, managing and evaluating the program in the education sector within the guidelines of Peace Corps South Africa. The PA/SCRP
may be required to spend up to 40 percent of work time travelling and must be willing to travel on weekends and national holidays, if required.

Minimum Requirements: • Honors degree or verifiable professional experiences which when combined with formal education profiles the equivalent of an honors degree • Three to five years of progressively responsible experience is required in community development and working with Education government departments • Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of one or more local languages required, preferably Northern Sotho, SeTswana, TshiVenda, IsiZulu, SiSwati, Sepedi or SiNdebele • Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Desired Qualifications: • Experience in organisation development is highly desirable • Knowledge of the South African Education environment • Experience with American organisations and/or culture • Background in
experiential training.

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.