Peace Corps Volunteer Support Assistant – Peace Corps Assistant

Peace Corps Volunteer Support Assistant – Peace Corps Assistant 

Peace Corps, an International Voluntary Agency of the US Govt has an immediate opening for a volunteer Support Assistant (VSA) for the Peace Corps Program in Malawi.  S/he will report directly to the Director of Programming and Training (or designate) and contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the Peace Corps (PC) Malawi by modelling and training staff in effective volunteer support skills and by providing staff development opportunities in psycho-social support to Peace Corps Trainees and Peace Corps Volunteers, Due to range of duties required, the incumbent will need an inborn sense of prioritisation and organisation.

Applicants must have successfully completed their service as a Peace Corps Volunteers in Malawi within the last 2 to 3 yrs, The candidate must have the ability to work independently, possess a solid understanding of he Peace Corps Malawi program and have demonstrable interpersonal, multi-cultural ad team building skills 

Completion of a Bachelors Degree in organisation/International/NGO development, management, communications experience is a plus, Returned Volunteer  with prior experience working in Malawi being highly desirable, Demonstrable knowledge of the core concepts, issues, an practices related to effective Volunteer support, Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate positive working relationships across cultures, Demonstrable maturity and professionalism and strong mentoring and coaching skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and internet skills is mandatory), Ability to cultivate contacts and perform training comfortably, Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision 

Electronic submissions are preferred, Candidates who meet the above qualifications should send a detailed CV with a typed cover letter that includes their qualifications, past work experience, professional references, diplomas/certificates and telephone contact information to the address below 

The Human Resource Specialist, US Peace Corps, Murray Road, Plot 070, Area 4 Old Town, P o box 208, Lilongwe, InfoPeaceMw@peacecorps.gov,  Applications must reach the US Peace Corps Office not later than 5 p.m. on 8th August  Send an email to Bmwaungulu@peacecorps.gov for a full statement of work, The US Peace Corps is an equal opportunity employer 

Location: Lilongwe