These job openings are in the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). BHA fulfills USAID's role as the lead U.S. Government Agency for responding to emergencies and disasters overseas with both food and non-food emergency assistance, as well as providing a holistic approach to USAID's programming across the spectrum of preparing for, responding to, mitigating, and preventing disasters

Duties

Assist with professional research and authoritative analysis used to develop strategies, plans, instructions and guidance for application and incorporation into international crisis operations policies, programs and/or operational functions. Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of program and/or operational processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse issues that affect aspects of international crisis operations programs and/or operational functions. Serves as an expert on policy, program and/or operational function issues, develops policies, strategies, and plans for agency-wide application Assists with planning, directing, and executing liaison operations for critical agency-wide programs and operations with national or international implications. Captures and reports the analysis of complex qualitative and/or quantitative data relating to international crisis operations program and/or operational functions and makes recommendations to improve efficiency. Informs stakeholders of changes in programs and/or operational functions, conducting briefings on major program changes.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. Specialized Experience: GS-12: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:(a) providing advice and guidance on staffing, recruitment, or administrative management functions in preparation of recruitment and staffing actions, or on operational functions that support the management and delivery of development or humanitarian assistance; (b) assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative or operational systems or processes; (c) conducting analyses and evaluations to support the development of administrative or operational systems or processes. GS-13: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:?(a) serving as a primary point of contact and liaison in the completion of personnel and administrative management functions or operational functions; (b) recommending to senior leadership changes in management processes or organization or functional alignment that will better serve the needs of an organization; (c) serving as principal advisor on the development of administrative, management, or operational systems or processes and providing clear and effective guidance to relevant staff members. Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: Your resume must demonstrate documented experience working in a civilian-based international humanitarian or development organization supporting the development and delivery of efficient administrative, management, communications, or operational processes to support crisis operations programs. Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.

Education

Review the Basic Requirements of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are required at the point of submission since these positions do have a minimum education requirement.

If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]