CLDP is looking for an energetic, innovative and results oriented individual who will enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission driven organization as an International Program Specialist (IPS). The primary geographical focus of the International Program Specialist's work will be Europe & Eurasia, specifically the Western Balkans and South Caucasus. The work will require travel to countries throughout Europe & Eurasia and other regions throughout the globe.

Duties

As an International Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serves as a liaison with government officials, regulators, judges, and other high-level diplomatic, community, and business leaders in foreign countries. Assisting attorneys with the design and implementation of technical assistance programs related to the rule of law. Analyzes the impact of programs and writing reports to the U.S. Department of State and other government agencies identifying CLDP's activities and achievements. Identifying and securing the logistical support needed to execute technical assistance programs through multiple procurement mechanisms. Developing, planning and preparing overall program budgets based on CLDP interagency agreements including tracking budgets as expenditures occur, notifying funding agencies of spending rates, and sending regular bills for CLDP programs. Travels overseas to prepare and assist with implementing trainings, workshops and consultations. Monitors federal regulations and departmental policies to ensure that all CLDP plans and expenditures comply with the relevant requirements. This position is also advertised under OS-OGC-ST-24-12479782, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other International Program Specialist GS-0301-9 GS-12 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking one or more regional language(s) - (Albanian, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bosnian-Serbo-Croatian (BSC), Georgian, or Russian). This information must be documented in your resume. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level (or equivalent band) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Tracking budget expenditures; researching global economic topics and assisting with developing presentations or reports; and providing logistical support to technical assistance programs. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position. See Qualifications Above.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 US
• Name: Shawn Blain
• Email: [email protected]