The United States Peace Corps Nepal office is hiring qualified candidates for short-term contract positions that support an intensive Volunteer Pre-Service Training (PST) and related Volunteer support activities. Applicants must be willing to live in a village around or outside of the Kathmandu valley during the contract period. This is a short-term position and for the duration of the project requires a minimum of 48 hours per week; work during festivals & holidays that occur during the contract period may be required.

This is a project-based contract and may be renewed up to four future assignments without competition based on satisfactory performance, organizational need, and availability of funds. Compensation is negotiable within a pre-determined range, based on salary history and experience. Those candidates who are currently working with Peace Corps/PST with option period, do not need to apply for the same position.

Qualifications & Selection: Applicants without minimum qualifications clearly outlined will not be competitive; preference is given to citizens residing in Nepal at the time of application. Peace Corps will not discriminate any applicants based upon their race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or genetic information. Please note, selected candidates must favorably pass a background investigation conducted by the United States Embassy in Kathmandu prior to a contract award.

Vacancies : All positions require fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English and computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Position : Training Admin Assistant (TAA) 

No. of Position Available : 1 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of an office.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office application usage (especially MS Word, Outlook, and Excel).

Desired: For more details, refer to the Statement of Work.

Position : Trainee and Homestay Support Assistant (THSA)

No. of Position Available : 1 

Requirements

• Higher Secondary Education (+2) or equivalent. Fluent in both written and spoken Nepali and English.
• Minimum of six months of experience performing logistic and/or administrative tasks. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially MS Word, Outlook, and Excel). Ability to type both in English and Nepali.

Desired: For more details, refer to the Statement of Work.

Position : Training Assistant (TA)

No. of Position Available : 1

Requirements

• University Bachelor's degree in any discipline. 
• Minimum five years of experience in administration, travel coordination, fleet management, finance, budgeting, or procurement.
• Ability to provide Nepali language training to non-Nepali speakers and give presentations in both English and Nepali, with a proven ability to facilitate group activities, and mentor or coach staff and volunteers.

Desired: For more details, refer to the Statement of Work.

Please refer to https://np.usembassy.gov/jobs/ for additional details and access to the Statement of Work for each of the positions beyond the basic descriptions mentioned above.

Source: The Himalayan Times