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Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Apr 12, 2026
Start date
July 1, 2026
End date
December 23, 2026
Duration
25 weeks
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Activity/project background
The Master of Nursing Science, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is a three-year part-time program at University of Eswatini that was started in 2017 with the assistance of Peace Corps Volunteers. The volunteers were involved in shaping the curricula and teaching FNP courses. Students are enrolled in the FNP program in cohorts at varying stages of progress. Courses in the FNP program are taught by PhD-prepared faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences, yet clinical courses must be co-taught by a qualified FNP instructor to meet international standards for advanced practice nursing education. Currently the PhD faculty that teach these cohorts do not have FNP qualifications, thus collaboration with the Peace Corps is essential to continue the program.
The university is seeking the support of one Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP) with FNP experience to help support teaching and learning activities for the family nurse practitioners. Specifically, the VSPP will support the following courses: family nurse practice of the child and adolescent and FNP internship. The Care of the Child and Adolescent courses focus on theory and practical elements of FNP and the VSP will have the opportunity to teach and share clinical pearls with the students. The FNP internship offers students an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. The internship involves the application of advanced nursing practice concepts and skills in a supervised clinical setting such as a hospital or doctor-led clinic. The VSPP will support lecturers by reviewing subjective, objective, assessment, and plan notes, supporting reflection and grading case presentations.
The organization has previously collaborated with the Peace Corps. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a Peace Corps Volunteer or Peace Corps Response Volunteer.
Engagement and tasks
The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their host country partners:
Online collaboration will generally occur between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eswatini time (SAST). Specific times will be determined during orientation.
The Host Country Counterpart will have access to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WhatsApp for regular communication and collaboration.
Per the Child Protection Code of Conduct, when engaging online with minors (0–18), two adults must be present.
Optional Additional Activities
The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
Essential Qualifications
Education: Doctorate degree (PhD or DNP)
Experience:
Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually
Experience:
Desired qualifications
VSPPs will be engaging with the host country partner, in coordination with Peace Corps post staff, remotely from the US. They should have access to a computer, internet, and telephone in order to enable direct engagement with the Peace Corps overseas office and the Host Country Counterpart assigned by the host country partner.
Orientation with the host country partner will be provided, within the designated virtual service hours, during the first week of virtual service via an online presentation and discussion. The host country partner will provide an overview of its organization, the local context, and how they envision collaborating with the VSPP.
The VSPP will have regular check-ins with their counterpart and bi-weekly check-ins with Peace Corps staff. Spending unstructured time with counterparts can be critical to relationship-building and is encouraged through activities such as coffee chats and informal calls within the weekly 5-15 hours.
Engagement safety and security
The VSPP will receive an orientation on Peace Corps’ Child Protection Policy and how it relates to online engagement along with IT security best practices. The VSPP will be expected to follow safety and security guidelines for online engagement to ensure their safety and that of the Host Country Partner and their counterpart, and any beneficiaries of the engagement.
Supervision Requirements
The VSPP will report to a designated Peace Corps staff member. The VSPP will be expected to abide by the Virtual Service Pilot Participant and Donation Agreement and Participant Principles of Engagement. The VSPP will also be expected to check in with the designated host country counterpart as assigned by the host county partner.
July 1, 2026
End date
December 23, 2026
Duration
25 weeks
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Activity/project background
The Master of Nursing Science, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is a three-year part-time program at University of Eswatini that was started in 2017 with the assistance of Peace Corps Volunteers. The volunteers were involved in shaping the curricula and teaching FNP courses. Students are enrolled in the FNP program in cohorts at varying stages of progress. Courses in the FNP program are taught by PhD-prepared faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences, yet clinical courses must be co-taught by a qualified FNP instructor to meet international standards for advanced practice nursing education. Currently the PhD faculty that teach these cohorts do not have FNP qualifications, thus collaboration with the Peace Corps is essential to continue the program.
The university is seeking the support of one Virtual Service Pilot Participant (VSPP) with FNP experience to help support teaching and learning activities for the family nurse practitioners. Specifically, the VSPP will support the following courses: family nurse practice of the child and adolescent and FNP internship. The Care of the Child and Adolescent courses focus on theory and practical elements of FNP and the VSP will have the opportunity to teach and share clinical pearls with the students. The FNP internship offers students an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. The internship involves the application of advanced nursing practice concepts and skills in a supervised clinical setting such as a hospital or doctor-led clinic. The VSPP will support lecturers by reviewing subjective, objective, assessment, and plan notes, supporting reflection and grading case presentations.
The organization has previously collaborated with the Peace Corps. They understand that the role of a VSPP is very different than a Peace Corps Volunteer or Peace Corps Response Volunteer.
Engagement and tasks
The VSPP will engage in the following tasks, in collaboration with their host country partners:
- Support the theory and practice and internship courses for the department
- Co-prepare and post learning materials on the learning management system weekly for the duration of the semester or engagement
- Co-prepare one assessment, two tests, and the final examination within the duration of the semester
- Co-facilitate synchronous and asynchronous sessions virtually (via video or in writing) for clinical guidance
- Co-grade student work such as class presentations and tests and provide timely feedback
Online collaboration will generally occur between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eswatini time (SAST). Specific times will be determined during orientation.
The Host Country Counterpart will have access to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WhatsApp for regular communication and collaboration.
Per the Child Protection Code of Conduct, when engaging online with minors (0–18), two adults must be present.
Optional Additional Activities
The Peace Corps mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Essential Qualifications
Education: Doctorate degree (PhD or DNP)
Experience:
- 2 years teaching at a higher education institution
- 2 years working as an FNP in a clinical setting
- 2 years mentoring FNP students in clinical placement (preceptorship)
Intercultural skills and motivation: Flexible, strong cross-cultural agility, high tolerance for ambiguity, able to work independently, resourceful, creative, and genuinely motivated and capable to serve virtually
Experience:
Desired qualifications
- Virtual engagement and communication
- Teaching using the online platform Moodle
VSPPs will be engaging with the host country partner, in coordination with Peace Corps post staff, remotely from the US. They should have access to a computer, internet, and telephone in order to enable direct engagement with the Peace Corps overseas office and the Host Country Counterpart assigned by the host country partner.
Orientation with the host country partner will be provided, within the designated virtual service hours, during the first week of virtual service via an online presentation and discussion. The host country partner will provide an overview of its organization, the local context, and how they envision collaborating with the VSPP.
The VSPP will have regular check-ins with their counterpart and bi-weekly check-ins with Peace Corps staff. Spending unstructured time with counterparts can be critical to relationship-building and is encouraged through activities such as coffee chats and informal calls within the weekly 5-15 hours.
Engagement safety and security
The VSPP will receive an orientation on Peace Corps’ Child Protection Policy and how it relates to online engagement along with IT security best practices. The VSPP will be expected to follow safety and security guidelines for online engagement to ensure their safety and that of the Host Country Partner and their counterpart, and any beneficiaries of the engagement.
Supervision Requirements
The VSPP will report to a designated Peace Corps staff member. The VSPP will be expected to abide by the Virtual Service Pilot Participant and Donation Agreement and Participant Principles of Engagement. The VSPP will also be expected to check in with the designated host country counterpart as assigned by the host county partner.