Program Officer Senior Policy Advisor -FSL-02 (U.S. Citizens only)

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development Organization: Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning Location of Position: Washington, DC Open Period: July 5, 2023 – July 14, 2023 Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment. The initial appointment will be for up to one (1) year and six (6) months. The appointee will then be eligible for two 2-year extensions, allowing a total of 5.5 years of service. Salary: (USD) $126,164 - $183,500 (annually) Position is telework eligible. Number of Vacancies: 1

Description of Organization: USAID’s Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL), Office of Development Cooperation (PPL/DC) is a dynamic, fast-paced office that works to coordinate and strengthen USAID engagement with international partners, including bilateral donors, multilateral institutions and philanthropic organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Policy Advisor in the Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning, Office of Development Cooperation (PPL/DC), is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, in coordination with Agency stakeholders, to improve USAID’s aid transparency and accountability. This will include improving the quality, timeliness, and use of published USAID foreign assistance budget data, as well as the capacity and skills of Agency staff and host country partners, to utilize available provider data in the development of country strategies and Agency programming. The Senior Policy Advisor will also provide guidance and support to USAID Missions; coordinate with the interagency and external stakeholders on issues related to aid transparency; represent the Agency at international events and meetings; and support the statutory requirements of the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (FATAA) assigned to PPL/DC, including ensuring the protection of sensitive information before publication. The position reports to the Development Finance Team Lead in PPL/DC.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• At least five years work experience focused specifically on aid transparency and accountability is preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Knowledge of aid transparency and accountability legal frameworks, policies, approaches, standards, including the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (FATAA).
  • Knowledge of Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligibility issues, governance and trends.
  • Knowledge of Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) statistical reporting framework.
• Candidates must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, FP-03. Specialized experience is defined as:
  • Experience and familiarity with the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Creditor Reporting System (CRS)
  • Experience and familiarity with ForeignAssistance.gov.
  • Experience working with the aid transparency community (e.g., Publish What You Fund, IATI), including in a representative capacity.
  • Experience with USAID’s internal reporting and knowledge management systems, including Phoenix, GLAAS, the Development Experience Clearinghouse, etc.

Your resume must clearly reflect the above qualification requirements. If your resume does not reflect the above requirements, you will not be considered for the position.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume/CV and cover letter;
• At least three professional references;
• 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.)

The duration of the appointment is for an initial period of not to exceed one (1) year and six (6) months, with the potential for extension depending on performance and Agency needs and requirements for additional service. Information on USAID positions is at https://www.usaid.gov/careers, and salary ranges at https://www.state.gov/m/dghr/pay/.

This position is considered under Foreign Service, Grade 2. The location is in Washington, DC.

Interested candidates should submit their complete application package to Kimberly Smith (kimsmith@usaid.gov) using the subject line “FSL-02 Senior Policy Advisor: Last name_First name.” Application submissions are required by July 14, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Incomplete packages or complete packages submitted past the deadline or without the specified subject line will not receive consideration.

This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

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Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to: -- Kimberly Smith, PPL/DC, (202) 712-4635, kimsmith@usaid.gov