Job vacancy Program Manager - Education at Peace Corps

Peace Corps/Lesotho is seeking qualified applicants for a vacant position of:

Program Manager – Education (PM – Education), Reference Number 24-006-PSC

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education
• 10 years teaching experience in Lesotho
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Sesotho
• At least five years’ experience working in a supervisory capacity, leading a team, or coordinating work of others
• In-depth knowledge of teaching of literacy or numeracy
• Familiarity in teaching life skills education in Lesotho
• Proven ability in conducting training needs assessments; designing materials to respond to needs assessments, and delivering training sessions
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers and common applications, computer skills including the knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; online conferencing software Zoom, Skype, Teams, etc.);
• Experience in mobilizing, motivating and working with counterparts and community groups
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team
• Willingness to take calls, work, and travel after hours and on weekends to travel to all 10 districts of Lesotho on a frequent basis, as well as to take calls and work after hours and on weekends
• Eligible to work in Lesotho

The Program Manager – Education position is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits, including medical aid, 13th month bonus, and others. Interested applicants should review the complete statement of work and application requirements for the position at https://ls.usembassy.gov/vacancy-announcement-program-managereducation-peace-corps-lesotho/

Closing Date: Complete applications must be received by 12:30 pm on Friday, May 10th 2024.