This Deputy Assistant Administrative position is located in the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Assistant to the Administrator in the Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Bureau (DRG Bureau). In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for providing the executive, managerial and professional leadership required for the effective and efficient administration of the Bureau's policy and programmatic functions. The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Assistant to the Administrator (DAA) for the DRG Bureau and reports directly to the Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau. The incumbent aids in the performance of the AtA/DRG's responsibilities and duties, with specific responsibility for planning, directing, and supervising. Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight and administration of a highly complex program with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Primarily responsible for the direction and management of large-scale operations to achieve specified goals and objectives efficiently. Serves as the Deputy Assistant to the Administrator (AtA) of the DRG Bureau, acting for the AtA when absent, assisting with the management of those Bureau components and represents the DRG Bureau on the AtA's behalf with senior Agency staff and externally, including at the National Security Council. Supervises the Directors of DRG Bureau offices as assigned by the AtA; provides advice and support to the AtA, represents the AtA in dealing with DRG-specific, agency-wide and interagency issues; oversees the formulation and implementation of DRG Bureau budgets.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications: ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Core Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Core Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Core Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Core Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Core Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiating. The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications: TQ1 - Demonstrated executive/senior leadership experience designing, managing, and evaluating a range of development cooperation programs in complex operating environments and covering areas related or equivalent to Strengthening Democratic Institutions, Improving Governance and Protecting Human Rights; Improving the Rule of Law; or Combating Corruption. Demonstrated experience ensuring the effective deployment of technical expertise and analysis to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of development assistance programming. TQ2 - Demonstrated executive/senior leadership experience in analyzing, framing, and implementing policies in complex inter-agency and international environments in order to advance foreign policy objectives, such as proposing solutions to respond to evolving political dynamics, crises, or windows of opportunity. Includes successful experiences presenting and advocating policy positions, preferably related to democracy, human rights, and governance/international development programs and issues, in inter-agency/organizational fora and with Congress (or other law making body), as well as engagement with other domestic and/or international stakeholders.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address United States Agency for International Development 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]