This Deputy Assistant Administrative position is located in the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.

Duties

The incumbent Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) manages programs that address high-profile initiatives related to LAC's priorities, such as addressing migration, democratic principles, and climate change, among others. In this respect, the incumbent advises Agency and Bureau senior leadership on LAC programs and initiatives and the appropriate methods and techniques to achieve goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising assigned sections of the Bureau. Serves as an advisor to the AA/LAC on policies and issues with respect to programs, resources, and systems within the assigned area of responsibility. Counsels senior leaders and officials at multiple levels of USAID, senior staff of other Federal, state and local government agencies, and private sector clients and vendors on agency matters.

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 - Expertise and Knowledge of the Latin America and Caribbean region - The ability to apply regional expertise to priorities and programs defining the international development policies of the U.S. government (USG) across the Latin America and the Caribbean region, including strategic development, strategic resource allocation, planning, implementation and oversight of programs. Represent the Agency at internal and external forums and guide senior leaders and other stakeholders on complex policies and priorities. Provides counsel to senior leaders and other officials internal and external to an agency. TQ2 - Initiative and Program Leadership - The ability to conceive, develop, plan, and implement high-profile initiatives and programs to address complex development and humanitarian assistance needs, such as migration, democratic backsliding, and climate change, among others. Develop and lead related communications plans and outreach to key 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]