You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is within the Bureau for Planning, Learning and Resource Management (PLR) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). PLR is responsible for directing the Agency's program and resource planning to shape overall strategic investments and performance.

Duties

Manages the Agency’s corporate relationship and represents the Agency in routine engagements with specific partners and organizations. Coordinates across the Agency and interagency to ensure coherence and accountability in USG engagement with partner institutions. Maintains collaborative and cooperative working relationships within PLR and with USAID Bureaus, Independent Offices, and Missions, to advance USAID’s international policy leadership across the Agency’s engagement with these partners. Develops and presents high-quality briefing materials for senior-level stakeholders.

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.
• If you have no prior Federal experience or are selected under Delegated Examining procedures, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• If you select to be considered under Merit Promotion requirements, you must meet the Time-in-Grade requirements before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: a) developing and implementing strategies to strengthen engagement with donor partners; b) advising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders (bilateral donor partners; private and philanthropic foundations); c) providing technical leadership and serving as an advisor to leadership to advance critical priorities with donors; and d) clearly articulating complex policy issues orally and through written materials. GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: a) implementing strategies to strengthen engagement with donor partners; b) advising internal and external stakeholders (bilateral donor partners; private and philanthropic foundations); c) serving as an advisor to leadership to advance critical priorities with donors; and (d) clearly articulating complex policy issues orally and through written materials. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placements Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not demonstrate the experience below are ineligible for further consideration. The selective placement factor for this position is: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies to strengthen engagement with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., bilateral donor partners, private and philanthropic foundations, and/or multilateral institutions). 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 relevant to the position's duties to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. In addition, a well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Therefore, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations without selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Contacts

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