The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food and agriculture issues based on public policy, the best available science and effective management. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.

Duties

Provides expert technical assistance to USAID Missions on agrifood market systems factors, such as access to finance, that affect agrifood businesses’ ability to deliver safe, healthy diets to consumers. Serves as a technical point of contact on private sector engagement and finance that increases investment in agrifood markets and businesses leading to increased safe, nutritious food and reduced food loss and waste. Identifies issues and participates in design, researchable question development, data collection and analysis, message development, and report writing in support of USG Global Food Security Strategy implementation. Facilitates policy and programs for sustainable food systems for healthy diets, including the impacts of expanded technology development, trade, financial services and rural infrastructure.

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
• 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/
• Successful completion of one-year trial period.
• Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you also need to meet the following: FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) year of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-13 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: serves as a technical point of contact on private sector engagement and finance that increases investment in agrifood markets and businesses leading to increased safe, nutritious food and reduced food loss and waste and promote best practices on the nexus of nutrition, food systems, climate, and sustainability to improve diets and nutrition, especially for women and children, by improving the diversity, affordability, and desirability of safe, nutritious foods. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university 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

Please see Qualifications Section above for educational requirements.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Dorene Jones
• Email: [email protected]