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 in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, in the Bureau for Middle East, Office of Technical Support at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Duties

Provides administrative and technical supervision to multiple employees performing work from GS-11/FS-04 up to the GS-15/FS-01 level equivalent. Provides administrative and technical supervision to multiple employees performing work from GS-11/FS-04 up to the GS-15/FS-01 level equivalent. Serves as the Agency expert in providing intellectual leadership and focus for private sector engagement and opportunity, as well as the collection, analysis, and dissemination of critical economic information on the countries of the Middle East Engages, develops and directs staff to engage in strategic partnerships with financial institutions, investors, with the objective of aligning resources and approaches for programming, expanding the evidence base and disseminating best practices. Engages, develops and directs staff to engage in strategic partnerships with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders to align resources and approaches for programming, expanding the evidence base and disseminating best practices.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Time in grade must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 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) Providing policy, strategic, and budget guidance supporting private sector and/or economic growth initiatives; b) Serving as an expert on the most challenging operational issues related to private sector and economic growth development programming in low or lower middle income countries; c) Leading diverse teams responding to international complex private sector or economic crises AND; d) Participating in the development of short- and long-range planning efforts. Experience in the Middle East and North Africa region is preferred.. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position contains a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). A SPF requires an applicant to have specific knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for satisfactory performance on the job and represents an addition to the basic qualification standards for a position. Do you have demonstrable leadership expertise related to strategy, design, and management of private-sector led and/or economic growth development programs, in low or lower-middle income countries? This information must be validated in your resume. 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 employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. 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 a score of 85 or higher; 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. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

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

Contacts

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