(First published on July 27, 2022, in The Himalayan Times)

The United States Peace Corps Nepal office is hiring qualified candidates for short-term contract LCF position that support our Volunteer Pre-Service Training, Applicants must be willing to live in a village around/outside of the Kathmandu valley from approximately the end of May 2023 through the end of August 2023; dates subject to change based on programmatic needs. This is a full-time position for the duration of the project (minimum of 40 hours per week); work during festivals & holidays that occur during the contract period may be required. This project-based contract may be renewed for up to four future assignments without competition based on satisfactory performance, programmatic need, and availability of funds. Compensation is negotiable within a pre-determined range, based on salary history and experience. Preference is given to citizens residing in Nepal at the time of application. Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy), national origin, age (exclusive of mandatory retirement age), disability, or genetic information. Selected candidates must favorably pass a background investigation prior to contract award.

This position requires fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English and computer proficiency with Microsoft Office. Carefully review the full, detailed advertisement and Statement of Work at https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.