Foreign Service Limited Opportunity: Program Officer (Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Gender Advisor), Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Gender Equality a
Lead M&E initiatives and advise on gender equality strategies
Overview
Lead M&E initiatives and advise on gender equality strategies
You have:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Candidates are required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position.
- Candidates must include the months, years, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed in their resume.
- Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit all appropriate documentation.
- Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub (IPI/GenDev)
- Open Period: April 23, 2024 – May 6, 2024
- Location of Position: Washington, DC
- Remote/Telework: Telework four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible. Some international travel (up to 25%) is required.
- 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: $132,860 – $191,900 (annually)
- Number of Vacancies: One
Description of Organization: IPI 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. GenDev advances USAID’s commitment to gender equality in accordance with the Agency’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy and the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018. The functions of IPI and GenDev are described in ADS Chapter 101, Agency Programs and Functions.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All IPI 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.
For more information about the position, please see Attachment 1 below.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate whether they are a U.S. citizen. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered; and
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter: Candidates are required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;
- Resume/CV: Candidates must include the months, years, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed; and
- References: At least three professional references.
Other Applicable Documents:
- Veteran’s Preference: Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
- Political Appointee: Applicants serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).
Please submit your application package to IPIIFSLJobs@usaid.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer (Senior Monitoring & Evaluation [M&E] and Gender Advisor), FSL-02, IPI/GenDev; Announcement Number IPI_81/32342.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, May 6, 2024. 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 workforce needs of the Bureau may change.
Additional resources include:
- EEO Policy Statement
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
- Foreign Service Salaries - Careers (state.gov.)
- Healthcare & Insurance - OPM.gov
Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:
-- Lynn Schneider, IPI/GenDev, lschneider@usaid.gov
Attachment 1: Program Officer (Senior Monitoring and Evaluation and Gender Advisor), IPI/GenDev - FSL-0343-02
Potential interview questions
Can you describe a project where you successfully integrated gender considerations? | This assesses your experience with gender analysis in project execution. | Highlight a specific project, detailing how gender considerations influenced the outcomes. |
What monitoring methods have you used to evaluate program effectiveness? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your expertise in M&E techniques. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
How do you ensure inclusivity in your evaluations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural sensitivities in your work. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
What challenges have you faced in gender-focused initiatives and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |