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

Join USAID as a Program Officer to enhance gender equality and monitor evaluation processes.

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Monday 6 May 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Join USAID as a Program Officer to enhance gender equality and monitor evaluation processes.

You have:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • At least three professional references required.
  • Required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and addressing the stated requirements for the position.
  • Must include resumes with detailed employment history including months, years, and hours worked.
  • 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:

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 successful project you've managed related to gender equality? The interviewer wants to assess your experience and effectiveness in handling gender-focused projects. Provide an overview of the project, highlighting your role and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives in your evaluation processes? This question evaluates your understanding of inclusivity in monitoring and evaluation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in monitoring and evaluation, and how you overcame it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to keep your stakeholders informed about monitoring and evaluation findings? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever had to adapt a monitoring and evaluation framework mid-project? What prompted the change? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: usaid.gov