Peace Corps Swaziland

PO Box 2797, Mbabane, H100 Swaziland

OPENING DATE: September 2, 2016

CLOSING DATE: September 16, 2016

Position: Program and Training Assistant (PTA)

The U.S. Peace Corps/Swaziland is seeking an individual for the long-term Personal Service Contract position of
Program & Training Assistant (PTA) for the Youth Development Project.
Position Description:
This is an entry-level position. It is a fulltime, 40 hour per week position, requiring a great degree of energy, initiative,
attention to detail, and flexibility. The incumbents serves as an integral member of Peace Corps Swazilands
Programming and Training team in support of the agencys mission to serve the people of Swaziland. Responsibilities
will include: performing a variety of administrative and technical support to volunteers, staff and partners related to
youth development projects. The incumbent will also serve as a technical trainer for pre-service and in- service training
for volunteers , assist with logistical planning, follow-up, research, writing tasks in support of senior-level personnel
responsible for the program, and managing and coordinating small grants projects with US Volunteers.
Mandatory Qualifications: Successful candidates must possess and/or demonstrate:
BA Degree in Social Science or any other related Bachelors Degree.
Must have strong training and facilitation skills with at least 3 years experience as a lead trainer or facilitator.
Must have at least 2 years experience working with rural communities and/or International NGOs.
Must have experience with administrative duties such as report writing, data and file management, plus strong
computer literacy.
Proven ability to provide the highest client/customer service with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Must be proficient in siSwati and English languages.
Must be willing to travel and overnight (occasionally) in and outside Swaziland.
Experience in managing, monitoring and evaluation of grants and or funded projects
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of American Culture and diversity.
Prior experience with Peace Corps.
Background in youth development, out of school youth, orphaned and vulnerable children
Ability to work in a fast-paced office under deadlines.
Ability to work on a collaborative team.
Familiarity with PEPFAR programming and funding.
Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and effective in a fluid, high pressure, and flexible work
environment.
Salary plus Allowances and Bonus:
Salary is commensurate with experience. In addition, a 13th month bonus, Meal and Miscellaneous Allowances as well as
Health and Social Security Insurances are provided.
To Apply:
To be considered for this position, applicants should submit the following 1) CV, 2) salary history and 3) a separate
statement specifically describing how they meet the mandatory and desired requirements. Failure to submit all the
required statements will result in your application not being considered. Send this information to:
Attention: Recruitment Team (Volunteer Support Specialist)
U.S. Peace Corps
P.O. Box 2797. Mbabane
Or fax to 268-422-0415
Or email with Subject Line Attention: Recruitment Team (PTA) to jobs@sz.peacecorps.gov
Employment is contingent on successfully completing a security background check.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. An applicant receiving no response after 4 weeks means that they were
not successful.
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