The International Food Assistance Division of FAS is responsible for the formulation, development, and monitoring of worldwide programs under USDA food aid authorities. This position is responsible for managing program requests and the impact on USDA international school feeding food assistance program development, design, monitoring, evaluation, compliance, and reporting. This position is in the USDA South building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250

Duties

Investigates, researches, and analyzes costs and efficiencies in connection with the development and implementation of international food assistance programs under USDA food aid authorities. Attends meetings in the Branch Chief’s absence with internal and external stakeholders, including USAID, the State Department, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) and international organizations. Leads in conducting analyses of financial, administrative, and/or transportation and logistical issues within food assistance programs. Evaluates options for implementing food assistance programs and makes recommendations for implementing new financial or grants management procedures.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience with international program management to implement, coordinate, and evaluate school feeding, education, nutrition, food security and technical assistance programs. Technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation experience formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing policy interpretation and recommendations. Experience with international food assistance legislation, regulations, and international school feeding agreements. Develops agreements authorizing cost-reimbursable and cooperative activities with international organizations, private volunteer organizations and other funding partners. Coordinates research, training, planning, implementation, evaluation, and promulgation of USDA international school feeding programs. Leads project teams in conducting of reviews of activities and programs to ensure international food assistance programs are operated in the most efficient manner and provide the best possible services. Performs analysis, investigation, and resolution of complex, unique, and sensitive international problems and issues, and recommendation of guidance and policy. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Melissa Du Chene
• Phone: 505-718-3547
• Email: [email protected]