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TERM : 

Full Time; 40 hours per week scheduled according to office needs (typically 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.)

JOB DESCRIPTION : 

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BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Finance Administrative Assistant (FAA) provides management, financial and program support to the Administrative Unit within Peace Corps Armenia and reports directly to the Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO). FAA duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assists with budget planning, implementation, maintenance, performance and analysis
- Accounting and processing financial transactions
- Administrative support
- Volunteer support
- Travel support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- Education: University degree, equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, administration or related field.
- Prior Work Experience: Four (4) years of professional administrative experience.
- Language Proficiency: Level 4 language proficiency in both English and Armenian, according to the Interagency Language Roundtable http://www.govtilr.org/.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Competence in using the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook; Ability to operate general office equipment such as: copiers, printers, computers, cell phone; Strong sense of integrity; Ability to maintain confidential information; Attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure is essential; Ability to travel occasionally, both locally and internationally.
Final offer will be contingent on ability to pass a background check conducted by the U.S. Embassy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Advanced degree, equivalent to master’s degree or higher in administration or related field.
- Prior Work Experience: six (6) or more years of progressively responsible professional administrative
experience; Experience working with Americans and/or international organizations.
- Language Proficiency: Level 5 language proficiency in both English and Armenian, according to the Interagency Language Roundtable http://www.govtilr.org/
- Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Working knowledge of United States Government procedures and policies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documents must be in English.
1. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter that describes your qualifications and related experience
3. The names and contact information (phone, email, and position) of at least 3 references who are familiar
with your work. One reference must be from a current or previous employer
3. Diploma or degree from a professional school
Please note: Failure to provide a complete application package will disqualify applicants from consideration.
February 20, 2026, by 6:00 pm. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
E-mail: am-vacancy@peacecorps.gov. Please, mention in the subject line: Finance Administrative Assistant
Alternatively, candidates may drop off applications to Attn: Human Resources, 33 Charents Street, Yerevan
0025, Armenia.
*Please contact us in case you have not received the message below after submission of your electronic
application.
“Thank you for your application to our opening at Peace Corps Armenia. Your application has been successfully
received. Please note that only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you.”

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY : 

12,064,366 AMD annually (gross amount), plus benefits

ABOUT : 

- Applicants must be citizens of Armenia or have current, valid authorization to work in Armenia.
- Applicants must indicate whether they have served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (including
Response Volunteer), or a Staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN), and if so, identify the position location, position type, title, and starting and ending date.
- Peace Corps Armenia reserves the right not to evaluate or to withhold an offer to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member.
- Peace Corps Armenia reserves the right to withhold an offer to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member.
- Only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
- Individuals will be required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or occupational health or safety policies.
- For a complete statement of work (SOW), please email your request to am-vacancy@peacecorps.gov.
- For additional general information regarding the Peace Corps, please visit our website at: www.peacecorps.gov.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Peace Corps Armenia does not discriminate in employment on the basis of on race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or other bases provided for in applicable U.S. and host country statutes and regulations or in the Peace Corps Manual. The Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The awarding of this contract is contingent upon the availability of US funds. The US government reserves the right to cancel this vacancy announcement prior to awarding any contract.