Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Program Officer, Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, Technology Division (DDI/ITR/T)

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Organization: Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, Technology Division (DDI/ITR/T) Location of Position: Washington, DC Open Period: June 7, 2023 – June 20, 2023 Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years. Salary: USD $126,163 – $183,500 annually (Pay Scale) 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.

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: This position will provide overall management responsibility within ITR/T's Knowledge and Insights team. The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of expert guidance for the Agency and outside audiences on the trends and key challenges regarding private sector engagement, training, communications strategies and related workstreams in ITR. In addition, the incumbent serves on the division’s management team along with other team leads, and it facilitates coordination as needed with other operating units (OUs).

This position leads a diverse team that: develops and manages global initiatives, as well as alliances with responsible partners; promotes sound, evidence-based programming across the development community on communication strategies and workstreams; builds the capacity of the USAID workforce and partners; provides guidance and support to USAID staff on communication strategy implications for their work; and collaborates/coordinates with other Agency operating units and the interagency.

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.
• You must have at least three years of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level 03 of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Demonstrated history of working at the intersection of digital technology and international development, with at least three years of experience managing teams focused on this topic;
  • Manage initiatives or technical assistance programs that focus on capacity building, strategic communications, monitoring and evaluation, and multi-stakeholder partnerships;
  • Demonstrated capacity for (or experience in) leading a team and fostering an environment of collegiality, integrity, empowerment, collaboration, and professional development;
  • Demonstrated ability to translate high level strategic vision and thinking into actionable programs;
  • Leading the development and delivery of specialized trainings; and
  • Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and workstreams.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume/CV (candidates must include month, year and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• A short written statement of interest;
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if education is noted as a requirement above;
• All appropriate documentation to claim Veterans Preference (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• All appropriate documentation if serving as a current/former political appointee (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to [email protected]. Please use the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer - FSL-02 DDI/ITR/T.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EST, June 20, 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 workforce 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:

-- Sabeen Dhanani, DDI/ITR, sadhanani@usaid.gov