Job Description

Supervision Received: The Program Manager reports to the DPT.

Available Guidelines: Peace Corps Manual, Training Handbook, PST Handbook, PCV Manual, guidance from HQ and/or other Peace Corps EMA Posts, supervisor’s instructions.

Exercise of Judgment: Exercises judgment within the confines of job responsibilities.

Authority to Make Commitments: None. All authorizations rest with the DPT, DMO, and CD

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The incumbent will interact with Peace Corps staff,
Volunteers, vendors, US Embassy personnel, Nepali ministries and contractors.
 

Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties: The time required for a qualified individual, without experience in Peace Corps, to perform fully and adequately the duties of this position is one year.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s Degree in an Education-related field.
Certification: Certification in TEFL
 

Prior Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably of English as a Foreign Language;
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, preferably with American or international organizations, and preferably organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism.

Related work experience to include: managing volunteers or staff, managing education projects,
grassroots community development, designing training programs and/or workshops, training session design and delivery, monitoring and evaluation. 3) Minimum of 3 years of experience in supervising or coordinating staff or volunteers.
 

Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Nepali (written and spoken) is required, as is an ability to quickly and accurately translate from Nepali to English, and vice versa. Ability to speak other languages spoken in Nepal is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of grassroots development practices in Nepal, related to elementary and secondary education.
• Skill as a trainer, facilitator, and mentor in a cross-cultural setting
• Skill and ability to deal with personnel management issues: recruitment, training, evaluation, and development and leadership of a team or group.
• Proficiency in use of the internet and with Microsoft programs: Outlook (email), Excel, PowerPoint. Word, etc.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to work successfully within a multi-cultural office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong sense of integrity

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