PEACE CORPS LESOTHO
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Executive Assistant performs a wide variety of secretarial and
administrative duties to enable Peace Corps Lesotho to meet the goal of a high performing post. Below are some,
but not all, of the duties—as well as the mandatory requirements, Please do not apply for this position if you do
not meet the mandatory requirements. Additionally, an error-free, compelling cover letter MUST accompany your
CV before you will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
Applies for and secures visas and/or resident permits for Volunteers and American staff and other officials
employed by Peace Corps.
Maintains confidential files of all Volunteers in-country and those that have recently completed their service.
Responsible for liaising with the US Embassy Regional Security Officer to obtain security clearances for all
new and current staff .
Participates in office staff meetings and takes minutes.
Drafts correspondence as appropriate from CD and other staff .
Assists the CD and other staff in preparation and distribution of policies, reports, and other documents to
Volunteers.
Serves as back-up Receptionist, backup Programming and Training Secretary, and backup Medical Secretary
as necessary.
Reviews out-going correspondence for correctness of format and typographical accuracy.
Sends/retrieves faxes. Reviews, files, and/or distributes in-coming correspondence, cables, and faxes as
appropriate.
Schedules and coordinates meetings with host country government officials and other organizations
working in Lesotho
Coordinates in-country and international travel arrangements for Country Director and prepares travel
vouchers upon return.
In liaison with GSA, files monthly VAT claims with LRA.
Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security
Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and
procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
Mandatory requirements:
Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution PLUS at least 7 years as an
Assistant/Secretary (with at least 5 years at executive level)
Experience typing, filing, faxing, and photocopying; strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power
Point, internet)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English and Sesotho)
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to deal with highly detailed work.
Experience working within the limitations and structure of government rules and regulations.
Please submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae to the Human Resource Specialist, US Peace Corps, 5
Bowker Road, PO Box 554, Maseru; or by e-mail to jobs@ls.peacecorps.gov by
12:00 noon, Friday, June 19, 2015. Peace Corps will respond only to shortlisted candidates.
The United States Peace Corps, an agency of the US government, is the largest non-Basotho development volunteer
organization in Lesotho with over 80 Peace Corps Volunteers assigned across all 10 districts as teachers, health
educators, and co-facilitators of community development. We have been operating in Lesotho for almost 50 years, in
collaboration with Basotho, and in support of Lesotho’s development goals.
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Executive Assistant performs a wide variety of secretarial and
administrative duties to enable Peace Corps Lesotho to meet the goal of a high performing post. Below are some,
but not all, of the duties—as well as the mandatory requirements, Please do not apply for this position if you do
not meet the mandatory requirements. Additionally, an error-free, compelling cover letter MUST accompany your
CV before you will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
Applies for and secures visas and/or resident permits for Volunteers and American staff and other officials
employed by Peace Corps.
Maintains confidential files of all Volunteers in-country and those that have recently completed their service.
Responsible for liaising with the US Embassy Regional Security Officer to obtain security clearances for all
new and current staff .
Participates in office staff meetings and takes minutes.
Drafts correspondence as appropriate from CD and other staff .
Assists the CD and other staff in preparation and distribution of policies, reports, and other documents to
Volunteers.
Serves as back-up Receptionist, backup Programming and Training Secretary, and backup Medical Secretary
as necessary.
Reviews out-going correspondence for correctness of format and typographical accuracy.
Sends/retrieves faxes. Reviews, files, and/or distributes in-coming correspondence, cables, and faxes as
appropriate.
Schedules and coordinates meetings with host country government officials and other organizations
working in Lesotho
Coordinates in-country and international travel arrangements for Country Director and prepares travel
vouchers upon return.
In liaison with GSA, files monthly VAT claims with LRA.
Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and issues to the Safety and Security
Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace Corps safety and security policies and
procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.
Mandatory requirements:
Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution PLUS at least 7 years as an
Assistant/Secretary (with at least 5 years at executive level)
Experience typing, filing, faxing, and photocopying; strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power
Point, internet)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English and Sesotho)
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to deal with highly detailed work.
Experience working within the limitations and structure of government rules and regulations.
Please submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae to the Human Resource Specialist, US Peace Corps, 5
Bowker Road, PO Box 554, Maseru; or by e-mail to jobs@ls.peacecorps.gov by
12:00 noon, Friday, June 19, 2015. Peace Corps will respond only to shortlisted candidates.
The United States Peace Corps, an agency of the US government, is the largest non-Basotho development volunteer
organization in Lesotho with over 80 Peace Corps Volunteers assigned across all 10 districts as teachers, health
educators, and co-facilitators of community development. We have been operating in Lesotho for almost 50 years, in
collaboration with Basotho, and in support of Lesotho’s development goals.
