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.