Program Officer (Gender Advisor) - FL-02 (U.S. Citizens only)

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development Organization: Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, Program Office Location of Position: Washington, DC Open Period: June 21, 2023 - July 12, 2023 Appointment Type: This is an expected service, time-limited, initial appointment that is not to exceed three (3) years and six (6) months. Salary: (USD) $126,164.00 - (USD) $183,500.00 (annually) Number of Vacancies: 1

Description of Organization: This position is located in the Program Office (PO) of USAID’s Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) in the Inclusive Development (ID) Division. RFS’s mission is to partner to advance inclusive agriculture-led growth, resilience, nutrition, and access to water and sanitation to accelerate and protect development progress. RFS oversees five high-level, integrated efforts in support of this mission: (1) Feed the Future, guided by the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), (2) the USAID Multi-Sector Nutrition Strategy, (3) the U.S. Global Water Strategy, (4) efforts to increase resilience in areas of recurrent humanitarian crisis, and (5) co-leadership of the USAID Climate Strategy. To deliver on this work, RFS partners with other Federal Departments and Agencies, USAID Bureaus and Missions, universities, civil society, and other public- and private-sector actors.

Description of Position: The Gender Advisor’s function is to strategize and advise on identifying and reducing gender gaps in RFS’ priority sectors of agriculture, nutrition, resilience, climate adaptation, and water security, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The Advisor will report directly to the Inclusive Development Division Chief in the Program Office. They will also work closely with staff across RFS, the Agency, and at posts.

Responsibilities and the Washington operating unit may be subject to change as part of the Agency restructuring.

Description of Key Duties: Please see the attached pdf for a full description of duties.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must meet the FSL years of experience of requirements to qualify for this position and grade.
• You must meet the education requirements listed in the qualification standards to qualify for this position.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Interested candidates should submit a:

• 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; and
• Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.).
• Applicants serving as a current/former Political Appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.)

Please submit your application package to RFSJobs@usaid.gov. Please use the subject line “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Gender Advisor, FL2, RFS/PO/ID, PD# 32574. Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EDT), on July 11, 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 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.

EEO Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to Meredith Soule at msoule@usaid.gov.

File: FSL2 Gender Advisor Agency Notice Draft June 9, 2023_PD# 32574.pdf