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The APCD/AO, in collaboration with the Country Director, manages all aspects of Peace Corps' budget and finance, ccounting, contracting and procurement, general services, property management, motor pool and human resources.

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

Associate Administrative Officer

The United States Peace Corps, an American government development agency, seeks a full-time Associate Administrative Officer (A/AO). The A/AO will report directly to the Associate Peace Corps Director/Administrative Officer (APCD/AO). The APCD/AO, in collaboration with the Country Director, manages all aspects of Peace Corps' budget and finance, accounting, contracting and procurement, general services, property management,
motor pool and human resources. The newly-created post of A/AO will be a senior staff position and become involved in all aspects of Peace Corps' operations.

This is a professional supervisory position involving oversight and direction of a variety of business management and operations functions, such as procurement of services (contracts) and supplies, maintenance, fiscal
controls and accountability, property inventory, management of office staff (including secretarial, financial assistant, and administrative assistants), and other operational components essential to the overall smooth operating of the Peace Corps South Africa office.

Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required. Six to eight years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting or auditing required • Level 4 (fluent) in English and one or more South African Languages (writing, reading and speaking) is required • Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and management reporting and analysis. General knowledge of Peace Corps business-its goals and objectives. Familiarity with South African business practices and  commercial accounting systems • Sound supervisory and managerial skills. Good analytical skills coupled with sound practical sense. Excellent interpersonal skills to enable the Incumbent to interact effectively
with senior officials within PC and the private sector • Must have excellent writing skills and be able to make formal presentations to post staff at all levels.

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.