Contracts and Vacancies for Tonga

Peace Corps Tonga is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.

Program Manager - Environment

The United States Peace Corps seeks a Program Manager for the Environment project to serve as a full-time, long-term personal services contractor based in the Nuku’alofa Office.

Refer to full Statement of Work.

Required Qualifications

• Speaks, reads, and writes Tongan fluently.
• Speaks, reads, and writes English at or above an upper intermediate level.
• Five years of experience in planning and managing sector-related programs within the last ten years.
• One year of experience working in the Pacific sub-region.
• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to Environmental Resilience (examples: Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Policy, Emergency Management, Disaster Science).
• Demonstrated organizational and/or documentation skills.
• Professional level computing skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (must provide proof in application) and availability to travel (driving 4x4 official vehicles with manual transmissions) throughout Country, 50-60% of the time, including overnight.
• Citizen of Tonga.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching/training youth or adults on environmental awareness, environmental resilience, sustainable agriculture, and/or disaster risk reduction.
• Ability to use the Tongan oratory language and customs in a leadership capacity in a village.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a group setting.
• Willingness to take calls, work, and travel during odd hours and weekends.
• Experience working with volunteer programs.
• Experience working with Americans and an understanding of American culture.
• Citizen of Tonga.

Renumeration

Salary offered will be based on salary history with relevant experience. Starting annual salary range will fall between 40,316 – 50,997 TOP. Position also includes medical benefits, retirement contributions, and additional benefits to be clarified on the final contract.

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter in English, and the contact information of two professional (not personal) references either over email (preferred) or in-person:

Email: [email protected]

In person: Peace Corps Office, #7 Tupoulahi Road, Nuku'alofa.

Deadline: June 26, 2026