Vaga Servisu - General Services Assistant/Driver - Peace Corps Timor-Leste

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(for Recruitment, PSC Duties, and Performance Reviews)

Term of Reference (ToR)

PSC Position Title: General Services Assistant/Driver (GSA/D)
Hours (40 or 48): 40 hours
Reports To: General Services Manager (GSM)
Coordinates with: Entire Programming and Training (P&T) Team; other Peace Corps departments (Admin, Safety & Security and Medical)
Supervises Others: N/A

Minimum Requirements:
At a minimum, the successful candidate’s CV should demonstrate the following:

• Education/Certification: High School or Vocational School Diploma
• Years of Experience: Good working record, valid driver’s license required (for type of vehicle operated), & 3 years relevant work experience.
• Language Proficiency: English at the Low Intermediate level or above.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local traffic laws and regulations; familiarity with roads in country.
• Skills: Basic auto repair; ability to make sound decisions on weather and road conditions for countryside travel to ensure the safety of passengers.
• Must be available to respond to emergency situations, including emergency travel, at any time.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical labor.
• Confidence to enforce and abide by policies and regulations.
• Ability to pass driver medical exam determining fitness for duty as required by Peace Corps and US Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in managing fleet operations
• Experience in monitoring facility operations
• Certified maintenance skills for office, vehicles, and/or residential equipment/facilities
• Proficient in computer use and inventory management applications

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Salary

Full performance level starting at $7,320.00 USD annually plus benefits (dependent on salary history, experience, and qualifications).

Security Clearance

Candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance which requires a National ID Card and recent/valid Ministry of Justice Requerimento de Certificado de Registo Criminal. Candidates without these documents may apply, but they should start working on obtaining these documents immediately. Candidates will also require a valid passport and must not have any restrictions on travel to the United States from previous experience.

Important! Applicants must clearly describe or demonstrate how they meet each of the above qualifications in a Resume/CV written in English to be considered. Resumes/CVs should not exceed 4 pages.

Please do NOT send or upload additional attachments, such as certificates, at this time. Cover letters are accepted but not required. Qualified and interested candidates should email their CV to easttimorpc@peacecorps.gov.

Applicants should use the following subject line for the email: Position_LastName,Firstname (Ex: GSAD_Soares,Pedro). Applications without the correct subject line may be disqualified.

Any questions, please reach out to easttimorpc@peacecorps.gov.

The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or genetic information.

Closing date: Position remains open until filled. Applicants should apply by January 6, 2026, for priority consideration. No phone calls or personal visits related to this vacancy will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.