The United States Peace Corps seeks experienced and qualified applicants for the full time contracted position of Program Specialist, Education (PSE), and Personal Services Contractor working 40 hours per week.
The PSE assists the Education Programming and Training Specialist (EPTS) to provide technical support to Education Volunteers on best practices in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). classroom management, teacher training. and holistic approaches to strengthening family and community support for students. The PSE also facilitates training, mentoring, and coaching in order to guide volunteers on cross-cultural communication, relationship building with work partners and communities, community navigation, safety and security, and health. The PSE assists the EPTS to communicate with host country agencies, local communities, work partners, and host families to facilitate relationship building, holistic support for PCVs, and a deeper awareness about American culture including diversity.
She/he also supports life skills. language, technical skills, and helps identify opportunities. strategies, and field support that will establish volunteer resiliency and self-sufficiency while serving in different challenging contexts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- University Bachelor's in Education or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching English in a Nepali primary or secondary school.
- Minimum 2 years of experience designing and facilitating training workshops and/or training courses for teachers.
- Fluent in both English and Nepali (written and spoken).
- Must meet US Embassy security clearance requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION:
Master's Degree in Education preferred. TESOL/TEFL/CELTA or other teaching certificates desirable. Experience Teaching English in a Nepali government school preferred. Experience in designing and facilitating Training Workshops and/or Training Courses for English Teachers.
Teaching practices embrace concepts like student-centered learning, critical thinking, and the Experiential Learning Cycle. Experience in providing field-based support to individuals working on community development projects in rural regions of Nepal. Work experience with American or international organizations, and preferably organizations that achieve their mission through volunteerism. A strong knowledge of Peace Corps, its mission, and its approach to development. Highly organized, analytical, and professional, with the ability to successfully network on behalf of the Program.
For full job advertisement, refer to https://np.usembassy.goviembassy/jobs/
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 5:00 PM on Sunday, December 30th, 2018.
