Country Director Job in Throughout Virginia - 95361760 - ZAEUQYBSTABGQ

Job Title:
Country Director


Agency:
Peace CorpsSub

Agency:
Peace Corps

Job Announcement Number:
Country Director 11-01

SALARY RANGE:
$94,064.00 - $150,913.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 10, 2011 to Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:FP-0340-01/01

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Term, not to exceed 30 Months

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
01

DUTY LOCATIONS:
16 vacancies - Throughout the World

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Still asking what you can do for your country?

The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America's most precious resources - its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through the work of its Volunteers.

Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5 year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Peace Corps applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=NXOWC.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• See Other Information.

Additional Duty Location Info:
16 vacancies - Throughout the World


DUTIES:

Program Direction and Leadership With host country partnering organizations, develops a vision for the country program and a plan for achieving the vision. Takes the leadership role in preparing cooperating agreements between Peace Corps and host country partner agencies. These agreements should include a description of the project objectives, an estimate of the number of Volunteers to be assigned to the project, the responsibilities of the Peace Corps and the partner ministry or agency, and the rights of the partners within the relationship. In collaboration with staff, devises a system that defines project development and management responsibilities. Volunteer Support Approves and facilitates Volunteer projects and programming to assure Volunteer productivity and host country support. This requires analyzing and understanding host country needs and viability of the project; evaluating Volunteer assignments, sites, and counterparts; and managing and supporting associate Peace Corps directors who are directly responsible for training and programming support. Establishes relationships with trainees and Volunteers that foster an understanding of the challenges of Peace Corps service; invites an open and respectful dialog between Volunteers and staff; evokes enthusiasm and support for the Peace Corps mission and the host country people and culture; instills a work ethic, cultural sensitivity, and sense of camaraderie among Volunteers. Establishes systems to ensure the personal health, safety, and security of Volunteers. This requires developing, testing, and enforcing policies and procedures; ensuring the delivery of training to Volunteers and staff; collaborating with the U.S. embassy and host government as appropriate; anticipating, preventing, and managing crises ranging from sexual assaults and natural disasters to civil unrest and emergency evacuations. Ensures that medical, programmatic, training, and administrative staff can identify and are equipped to provide appropriate support to Volunteers dealing with cross-cultural adjustment issues and the challenges in working with host country counterparts/ supervisors, host families, and colleagues, and of living in a foreign country. Management and Administrative Manages all Peace Corps staff members and contract personnel in country of assignment. This includes hiring, training, supervising, promoting, and monitoring employees in a cross-cultural setting, where local practices and law may be in conflict with U.S. government regulations, American work standards, or the practical needs of managing an office and a program. Administers and oversees financial management, procurement, contract negotiation, disbursement, property control, and administrative services for the Peace Corps in the country of assignment. Ensures compliance with Peace Corps policy, U.S. federal government regulations, and local law. Assures timely submission of annual financial reports, prepares and submits other budget data to headquarters as requested, and reviews fiscal expenditures and imprest fund activities. Representation Sets the tone and character of the Peace Corps program to the country at large and serves as leader, liaison, role model, and representative for all Volunteers, trainees, and staff. Establishes and maintains relationships with host country government officials and local authorities, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other persons of influence in the country s developmental efforts; and works with these individuals and organizations to enhance and promote the Peace Corps programs. Establishes and maintains relationships with the chief of mission, regional security office, and others within the U.S. mission that foster the cooperation and coordination necessary to achieve Peace Corps goals and ensure the safety of Volunteers, but maintains maximum independence.



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Administration: Policy Formulation/Implementation, Human Resources, Financial Management, Budgeting, Logistical/Transportation Support and Physical Facilities

International Development: Project Development, Implementation and Support

Leadership

Volunteer Support: Program Development, Training, Logistical Systems, Health Care, Safety and Security

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity and International Perspective

Communication and Representation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must have held a management position for at least two consecutive years with responsibilities for budget, staff of at least 15, organizational policy implementation and outcome measures

You must have lived and worked overseas for at least one consecutive year.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Though Federal qualifications do not apply to this position, applicants will be evaluated based on the competencies identified for the Country Director Position.

See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system. Additionally, we will conduct a quality review of your on-line application and supporting documents. Your on-line responses must be supported by the information you provide in your work history information.


BENEFITS:See Other Information.
OTHER INFORMATION:

Applicants who applied in the last 12 months and were not selected, will not be considered unless they have significant additional experience to report. Please include this information in the additional comments section.

If you have Peace Corps experience as a Volunteer and/or an employee staff member, ensure you include your period of Peace Corps experience, location and dates in the 'Work History' screen when completing your application.

As required of all US overseas direct hires, prior to beginning Overseas Staff Training, candidates must successfully complete the process for a Top Secret security clearance; and they and all family going with them must obtain State Department medical clearances.

The Peace Corps Country Director is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the Peace Corps program in the country of assignment. The Country Director is:

- Responsible for supporting 50 to 250 Volunteers as they live and work in a country, often under conditions of hardship, lend their skills and energy to meet community needs and promote a better understanding between the host country people and Americans.

- The senior manager of a staff of 15 to 40 employees (including two to three Americans) and the senior administrator of an annual budget ranging from $1 million to $4 million.

- The senior Peace Corps representative in the country of assignment.

- Responsible for analyzing and implementing all Peace Corps programming and projects.

- The personification of the Peace Corps' commitment to improving world understanding and peace through people-to-people contact.

These vacancies may be filled at the FP-02 or FP-01 level.

For questions regarding this specific Country Director vacancy contact Overseas Recruitment Selection and Support at (202) 692-2411 or cdselection@peacecorps.gov.

E-mail Communication will be sent to you from 'mail@avuedigitalservices. Please add this address to your contact list so that these emails are not blocked or placed in your 'SPAM' folder.

Once you submit your application, there will be no ability to update. If you are no longer interested in consideration after application submission, you may withdraw you application by logging into Avue.

Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.

Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 or joeavue@avuetech.com or by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while working in the automated system.

When completing your Avue application online, you will receive a pop-up warning message after 45 minutes.  It is strongly recommended that you save your data often, and turn off your pop-up blocker in order to receive any system time-out warning.   As a suggestion, you may want to compose your narrative information in a separate word document, and then copy and paste it into your Avue application.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.

It is MANDATORY that references are provided. Include: Your Current/Former Supervisor, Employee Whose Work You Currently Supervise, Employee Whose Work You Previously Supervised, and a Professional Colleague/Counterpart. IF you have been a consultant for the past 6 years AND you have had no employees, please indicate and list your reporting contact at your longest running client contract as Your Current/Former Supervisor and the employee at that client who you had the most contact with as the Employee Whose Work You Currently Supervise.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; and training and development opportunities. Employees located in the United States may also receive subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, and a family/worklife program.

Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

HOW TO APPLY:Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Peace Corps applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=NXOWC.

If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue Help Desk at (800) 407-0147 or email at joeavue@avuetech.com.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:See Other Information.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Avue Help Desk
Phone: (800) 407-0147
Fax: 253 573-9869
Email: joeavue@avuetech.com Agency Information:
Peace Corps
1111 20th Street, NW
Office of Human Resource
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20526
US
Fax: 253 573-9869

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system. Additionally, we will conduct a quality review of your on-line application and supporting documents. Your on-line responses must be supported by the information you provide in your work history information.