If you previously applied for the Administrative Officer (Director of Management and Operations Overseas) position under vacancy announcement OPC 12-Internal AO, there is no need to reapply as your application is already under consideration.
At this time Peace Corps does not have confirmation of which countries will have Administrative Officer openings during the next hiring cycle. Applicants who move successfully through the initial application process will be placed on a roster from which Regions conduct additional interviews in order to match applicants with confirmed openings. Locations may include the following regions: Latin America, South America, Central America, Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Pacific Islands, South East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, East Asia, Moldova and Armenia.
Positions may be filled at any grade level. The starting grade for each position will be based on the needs of management and of the specific overseas post, as well as the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Fluent foreign language (professional level) will be required for some positions. Some positions require fluency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Other languages will be required according to the needs of the post. Applicants will be screened for language proficiency during the interview process. Ensure that you indicate your language proficiency in your application.
PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Candidates should include any Peace Corps Volunteer service in their work histories.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.
This position is located in a Peace Corps post overseas. The Administrative Officer (AO) manages, provides, coordinates and supervises the full range of resource management activities and administrative support functions including: Budgeting and Financial Management, Supervision of Administrative Unit, Procurement, Physical Resources Management, Human Resources Management, Volunteer Support, and Safety and Security. The AO maintains and develops responsive and effective administrative procedures and ensures there is ongoing evaluation of their effectiveness. The employee also provides technical advice and guidance to staff and Volunteers on policy and post management issues. The AO reports to, and is supervised by, the Country Director. The AO is a senior staff member of the country team actively involved in all aspects of Peace Corps operations, including programming, training, and overall Volunteer support. The Administrative Officer acts as Country Director when required. While the specific post may vary, all Peace Corps programs operate in communities that are disadvantaged. The incumbent must have the ability to anticipate, plan for, and overcome challenges associated with living and working in a country under conditions of hardship where there may be resource scarcity, technological challenges, and/or infrastructure difficulties. The success of an Administrative Officer overseas will be based on the understanding that s/he is supporting a population of Volunteers and Trainees who are dependent on the services provided as well as his/her understanding of an engagement in the cumulative country program.
