Deadline Extension: Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Research Program Officer (Partnerships and Approaches) - FS-0343-02 (U.S. Citizens only)

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Organization: Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, Research Division (DDI/ITR/R) Location of Position: Washington, DC. The position is telework eligible. Open Period: April 26, 2023 – May 16, 2023 (Deadline Extended) Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not-to-exceed five years; may be considered for further extension for a maximum of nine years. Salary: Foreign Service Pay Table, Washington, DC Locality Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: DDI integrates technical expertise with values-driven, cross-cutting priorities, and modern approaches to the way USAID performs its work. It provides client-centered technical services to USAID’s Missions worldwide, supports programming to innovate, learn, and address emerging issues, and provides technical leadership within the Agency and externally to enhance development impact.

ITR leads USAID's work in expanding innovative technologies, processes, and practices that amplify the success of USAID’s programming. ITR/R channels the technical expertise of scientists and researchers to generate and use evidence to inform policies, programs, and innovation, while also accelerating local scientific capacity.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All DDI employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.

Description of Position: The incumbent is responsible for activity design and adaptation, grants and contracts management, monitoring and evaluation activities, and internal and external customer service activities. Additionally, the incumbent will provide technical direction and advisory services to internal and external partners, including implementing partners as needed. The incumbent will play a key role in identifying and advancing Strategic Partnerships for ITR/R and will also be instrumental in expanding the “research approaches” component of ITR/R’s service delivery. Organizationally, the Program Officer position will fall directly under the Research Policy and Coordination Deputy Director but will support efforts in both the Research Programs, higher education partnerships, research policy, and Chief Scientist portfolios of the division.

Anticipated Duties: Please see Attachment 1 below for more information about the position.

Future of Work Designation: This position has been designated as Telework Eligible (from three to eight days per pay period).

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-3) of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Demonstrated experience developing and/or maintaining complex, multi-stakeholder strategic partnerships to improve development outcomes;
  • Experience coordinating or leading collaborative efforts designed to link research and practice/policies for international development;
  • Experience in federal program management, particularly related to research activities, including proposal/application review and grants or contract management;
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated comfort with public speaking and representing an organization in interagency or organizational events or activities;
  • Demonstrated interest in research policy and approaches; and
  • Experience performing research within an institution of higher education preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven to ten years of professional work experience in a related field with evidence of increasing responsibilities; and

• Master’s Degree (or higher) degree in a scientific discipline, international affairs, international education, public policy, or related field.

  Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;

• Resume/CV (Resume reflecting work experience and qualifications);
• Three References inclusive of name, contact information, and relationship to the candidate;
• Stated Security Clearance level, if applicable;
• Stated U.S. Citizenship (if citizenship is not stated, application will not be considered);
• DD214 and other veteran status, if applicable; and
• SF-50/Appointment Letter indicating former or current Political Appointment, if applicable.

Please submit your application package to [email protected]. Please use the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Research Program Officer, FS-0343-02, DDI/ITR/R_Candidate Name.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EST, May 16, 2023. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s EEO Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

-- Emmanuella Delva, DDI/ITR/R, (202) 712-4863, edelva@usaid.gov

Attachment 1: Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Research Program Officer (Partnerships and Approaches) - FS-0343-02