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Administrative Officer (AO)

Role

The Administrative Officer (AO) ensures the effective management of country operations in support of a population of staff and Volunteers entirely dependent on the critical services he or she provides.  Specifically, AOs are responsible for:

  • Supervising an administrative unit of host country national staff and contractors serving as cashiers, administrative assistants, general services assistants, drivers and guards.
  • Providing financial analysis and managing budgets, human resources, procurements, contracts, property management, computer systems and general services.
  • Reviewing, interpreting and executing the implementation of new policies.
  • Providing financial and administrative support to Peace Corps Volunteers, briefing them on administrative policies, and distributing procedural guidelines.

Supervision/Guidance and Length of Tour

AOs work under the guidance and general supervision of the Country Director.  They are expected to serve in the assigned country for a minimum of 2 ½ years (one 30-month tour), or a maximum of 5 years (two 30-month tours).

Qualifications

All AOs must be United States citizens AND must not have been associated with intelligence activities.  Candidates should have work experience managing a program or business, as well as mentoring staff and Volunteers.  Approximately 90 percent of Peace Corps staff at each post are host country nationals, so cross-cultural communication skills are critical.

While most AO positions do not require fluency in a language, a few do.  We anticipate a specific need for fluent French, Portuguese and Spanish speakers.

Peace Corps accepts applications for AO positions throughout the year.  Go to Find Jobs to apply online for Administrative Officer positions.