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International Development Positions
November 23, 2009
FAS has international development positions based in USDA headquarters, and
other USDA positions detailed to U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) headquarters, both in
You
must be a
Program Analyst (Information Technology & Knowledge Management Specialist)
Management & Program Analyst (Senior Conflict Advisor)
Global Climate Change Specialist: Adaptation
International Training Specialist
Senior Agricultural Technical Analyst
Provincial Reconstruction Team Liaison (Baghdad)
Public Affairs Specialist (Food for Peace Information Specialist)
Program Analyst (Microenterprise Development)
Global Climate Change Specialist: Training & Communication
Provincial Reconstruction Team Agricultural Advisors (Afghanistan/Iraq) - multiple positions
Job
Title:
Program Analyst (Information
Technology & Knowledge Management Specialist)
Grade: GS-301-14
Area of Consideration: All Sources
You must be a
The
Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDAD) is responsible for coordinating USDA participation in
technical assistance, training, and development programs undertaken on behalf
of developing nations. Specific emphasis
is oriented toward, but not limited to, administering and implementing U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID) funded programs under Participating
Agency Service Agreements (PASAs) as well as
agreements with other organizations and non-USAID countries. Implementation of these agreements includes
selection of project staff, orientation, programmatic and financial management
tracking, developing technical backstopping, conducting training activities and
management consultations, conducting relevant research and program evaluations.
The Agricultural Markets Systems Development (AMSD) branch manages these
agreements with USAID for USDA experts in specific technical fields to provide
long-term and short-term services and advice to USAID-managed programs in
This
position assists USAID/EGAT’s Program Analysis,
Implementation, Communication and Outreach Office (PAICO) with supporting the
Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Technology (IT) needs of EGAT’s many technical sectors. The employee will be a
member of the Communication and Knowledge Management (CKM) team of the PAICO
Office, which helps EGAT’s technical offices
work more efficiently and effectively by managing intranet applications,
providing KM guidance, advising on IT issues, and providing assistance for a
variety of communication and outreach efforts (including internal and external
web management). The employee will serve
as a resource person and advisor on how to best integrate IT and KM into the
technical work of the bureau. These efforts will serve to help EGAT’s technical offices work more efficiently and
effectively in getting the appropriate messages and resources to missions in
the field, other bureaus in
The employee will participate in the development of EGAT’s KM strategy and manage new and innovative KM and IT resources for the Bureau. The employee will serve as a leading Bureau authority in advising on the use and application of KM tools. To communicate EGAT’s role and to provide resources efficiently to USAID missions, other bureaus and offices, the CKM team maintains Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based tools that promote access, transparency and accountability.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter, b) a current resume, and c) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below: N.B. Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered.
Required Skills:
1) Expert systems analysis and software, Website and Internet application design
2) Expert programming under Linux and MS Windows operating systems with emphasis on SQL databases, PHP server-side processing language, Javascript client-side scripting, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, HTML, Document Object Model (DOM) control, and Web standards
3) Expert user centered (software/Internet) design and usability principles
4)
Expert open source Internet/database
technologies
5) Expert configuration and maintenance of Linux application and Web servers
6) Expert configuration and maintenance of MySQL databases
7) Experience working in large and diverse organizations
8) Expert ability to define and prioritize objectives and to weigh various approaches to achieve objectives. Ability to analyze activities and processes and initiate action for improvements.
9) Expert ability to work independently in handling routine, complex and/or controversial issues that arise in completing assignments and ability to manage multiple tasks at once
10) Expert ability to liaise and coordinate with multiple organizations in the development and maintenance of databases
11) Expert ability to provide customer-friendly user support
12)
Expert
knowledge of international affairs and
The incumbent must be a
Program Officer: Evelyn Lorenzini
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDAD/AMSD
Room 3212-S, STOP 1033,
Telephone: (202) 690-2615 - FAX: (202) 720-6364
E-Mail Address: Evelyn.Lorenzini@usda.gov
This notice expires close of business November 27, 2009.
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Job
Title:
Management & Program Analyst
(Senior Conflict Advisor)
Grade: GS-0343-15
Area of Consideration: All Sources
You must be a
The Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDAD) is responsible for coordinating USDA participation in technical assistance, training, and development programs undertaken on behalf of developing nations. Specific emphasis is oriented toward, but not limited to, administering and implementing U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded programs under Participating Agency Service Agreements (PASAs) and Resource Support Service Agreements (RSSAs), as well as agreements with other organizations and non-USAID countries.
This
position is in the Communications, Peacebuilding and
Governance Division of USAID’s Bureau for
Africa Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD/CPG). The incumbent will serve as the
Bureau’s Senior Conflict Advisor for USAID's
engagement with the Department of Defense, specifically AFRICOM. The Advisor
will report to the Division Chief of CPG in the Bureau for
The
incumbent will serve as a senior advisor providing technical backstopping and
intellectual leadership to USAID on activities pertaining to the Department of
Defense, Department of State and USAID Foreign Assistance Framework Program
Objectives under Peace and Security. The
primary technical focus will be
S/he will use his/her technical expertise in providing expert program and policy advice and guidance to influence agency policy related to civilian military cooperation in the arena of international development. S/he will be contacting, advising, and collaborating with high-ranking officials such as agency heads, top congressional staff officials, state government executives, legislative leaders, and executives of comparable private sector organizations and ability to presents findings and recommendations at national and international seminars and symposia as required.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter, b) a current resume, and c) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below:
N.B. Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered.
Required Skills:
1)
Mastery and significant demonstrated experience in a wide range of qualitative
and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of security and
development program effectiveness and the improvement of complex management
processes in sub-Saharan
2) Comprehensive knowledge of and significant demonstrated experience in the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important foreign assistance programs in areas relevant to Peace and Security (particularly Security Sector Assistance) and broader Reconstruction and Stabilization, and conflict mitigation.
3) Intensive knowledge of USAID program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. Though not required, please indicate any in-depth knowledge of security cooperation activities, such as DoD’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid, Defense (OHDACA).
4) High level demonstrated skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied
5) Extensive demonstrated ability to interact and speak authoritatively at policy, Agency, and technical levels, with a wide range of senior decision-makers in public and private meetings.
6) Superior communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation skills.
7) Strong interpersonal skills.
The incumbent must be a
Program Officer: Evelyn Lorenzini
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDAD/AMSD
Telephone: (202) 690-2615 - FAX: (202) 720-6364
E-Mail Address: Evelyn.Lorenzini@usda.gov
This notice expires close of business December 4, 2009
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Job Title: Global Climate Change Specialist: Adaptation
Grade: GS-0301-13
Area of Consideration: All Sources
To apply for this position, you must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a secret security clearance. This is a USDA/FAS Excepted Service, Schedule B appointment for up to five years
The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Office of Environment and Science Policy, Global Climate Change Team.
The USAID Global Climate Change (GCC) Team is responsible for USAID’s participation in forums that deal with the multisectoral issues of climate change, coordinating with the internaltional organizations that have taken the lead on climate change mitigation and for analytical work to deepen understanding of climate change and its impact on agriculture and the environment in developing and transition countries. The GCC Team is the lead coordinator on climate change activities undertaken by other Bureaus and Offices at USAID. The Team also ensures oversight and reporting on USAID’s activities in support of the Agency’s Global Climate Change Initiative.
The successful candidate will be responsible for forging strong professional partnerships with other federal agencies in developing and implementing inter-agency efforts to address climate change in cooperation with developing nations. S/he will provide technical support and advice to USAID field missions and bureaus in the development and implementation of USAID-sponsored climate change program activities, particularly those related to national climate change action planning in foreign countries, and international technology cooperation. S/he will also develop and maintain strong programmatic links between USAID missions and inter-agency programs by providing regular updates on issues and activities to the field, and involving missions in the broader development efforts and implementation of USG climate programs.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter that directly and individually addresses each of the required skills listed below and b) your current resume of experience and qualifications to the Program Officer listed below.
Note: Applications that do not include a cover letter that directly and individually addresses the required skills may not be considered.
Required Skills:
- Master’s degree or higher preferred, with emphasis in physical sciences, environmental sciences, economics, or international development preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge and work experience in technical, scientific, socioeconomic, and cultural aspects of climate change policy, especially as it relates to climate change impacts and adaptation in developing nations.
- Knowledge and experience in human and institutional capacity building programs for improving the delivery of climate-related services to developing country populations.
- Proven ability to evaluate program performance, analyze issues, design workable solutions and improve program impact as it relates to climate change issues.
- Proven ability to clearly and concisely, in writing and orally, convey technical concepts, technical information and policy positions regarding climate change.
The position is located in Washington, DC.
Candidates are strongly urged to email their applications due to technical delays and service delays in the postal system. Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall.
Program Officer: Terence Albrecht
Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR
Email Address: Terence.Albrecht@fas.usda.gov
Telephone: (202) 690-1916
FAX: (202) 720-6364
Mailing Address: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FAS/OCBD/DRDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 3208-S, STOP 1033, Washington, DC 20250-1033
*NOTE* If competitively selected, USDA employees may be able to be detailed from their home USDA agency (which would be reimbursed for personnel costs plus administrative costs) retain their career status, and return to their home unit at the conclusion of the assignment.
This notice expires close of business December 4, 2009.
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Job Title: Program Specialist
Grade: GS-301-12
Area of Consideration: All Sources
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be security cleared for assignment. This is an excepted service appointment not to exceed 5 years.
The Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDAD) is responsible for coordinating USDA participation in technical assistance, training, and development programs undertaken on behalf of developing nations. Specific emphasis is oriented toward, but not limited to, administering and implementing U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded programs under Participating Agency Service Agreements (PASAs) as well as agreements with other organizations and non-USAID countries. Implementation of these agreements includes selection of project staff, orientation, programmatic and financial management tracking, developing technical backstopping, conducting training activities and management consultations, conducting relevant research and program evaluations. The Agricultural Markets Systems Development (AMSD) branch manages these agreements with USAID for USDA experts in specific technical fields to provide long-term and short-term services and advice to USAID-managed programs in Washington and the field.
This position assists USAID/EGAT’s Program Analysis, Implementation, Communication and Outreach Office (PAICO). The GS-12 Program Specialist will serve as a financial management and implementation program analyst, backstopping the Environment & Science Policy (ESP) Office, and responsible for the obligation of over $60M in budget resources. The incumbent will be the ESP liaison for the Office of Acquisitions and Assistance and will attend ESP staff meetings to provide updates on ongoing and future procurement actions as well as current and projected budget implications. The position includes responsibility for developing ESP’s procurement plan, working with the technical and procurement offices, and monitoring and executing ESP travel and program funds. The incumbent will work with the Cognizant Technical Officers to develop budget levels and ensure that funds are committed, obligated and expended, using NMS and GLAAS, and will review the ESP Office’s interagency agreements for correct format, accurate financial data, and overall completeness.
This position requires (1) the knowledge and skills needed to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; (2) knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the related subject areas; knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization; and interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter, b) a current resume, and c) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below: N.B. Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered.
Required Skills:
(1) Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations;
(2) Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied;
(3) Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization;
(4) Knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity;
(5) Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and
(6) Interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations.
The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen and be able to secure a secret clearance.
Program Officer: Evelyn Lorenzini
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDAD/AMSD, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., Room 3212-S, STOP 1033, Washington, D.C. 20250-1033
Telephone: (202) 690-2615 - FAX: (202) 720-6364
E-Mail Address: Evelyn.Lorenzini@usda.gov
This notice expires close of business December 4, 2009.
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Job Title:
International Training Specialist
Grade:
GS-0301-11 (one or more)
Area of Consideration:
All Sources
The position is located in the Cochran Fellowship Branch of the
Trade and Scientific Exchanges Division within the Office of Capacity Building
and Development, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA/FAS/OCBD/TSED). The Trade and Scientific
Exchanges Division designs and manages two week to six month training programs
aimed at building trade and scientific capacities and establishing
relationships that advance global food security, international trade agreements
and two-way trade in over 70 countries.
The individual will be assigned to the Cochran Fellowship Branch
and will be responsible for developing and managing short-term training
programs in the
The volume of work within Cochran limits the ability of the
International Training Specialist to delegate administrative duties to
lower-graded positions. Thus, there is a
significant administrative workload integral to the position, including but not
limited to the following activities:
reviewing applications and preparing biographies of candidates, writing scopes of work for training
providers, providing participant orientations, ensuring that expenditures are
properly obligated and that budgets are reconciled in a timely manner, managing
a variety of obligating documents (procurement requests, cooperative agreements,
fund cite cables, maintenance checks, etc.), preparing weekly program
highlights, contributing to briefing papers and maintaining regular contact
with training providers.
Candidates with a college degree in international agriculture,
agricultural marketing, rural/international development, or a related field are
preferable for this position.
Equivalent experience can be substituted for academic qualifications.
Required Skills:
·
Training and/or experience
in agriculture, economics, rural sociology, natural resources management,
international trade and/or international development/relations sufficient to
apply that knowledge in the development and implementation of appropriate
international training programs.
·
Knowledge of
·
Experience in planning
and carrying out management, administrative and fiscal tasks (including budget
monitoring) surrounding the planning and development of agricultural training
programs for international participants.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with close attention to detail.
·
Experience in strategic
planning and issue coordination related to the developmental and educational
needs of middle-income countries, emerging democracies, and emerging markets as
well as the role of training as a tool to help meet those needs.
·
Skills in interpersonal
relationships to effectively maintain working relations with individuals from
universities, other USDA agencies, trade associations, international
organizations, the U.S. private sector, and foreign governments and
participants.
·
A solid working
knowledge of micro-computer uses and skill in using word processing software,
databases and telecommunications systems.
Ability to generate high quality reports and memos from database
programs in a timely manner.
To apply: Send (via e-mail, fax, or postal
services) the following information to the Program Officer listed below no
later than the expiration date of this announcement:
1.
A cover letter
2. A separate (from the cover
letter) statement that describes your abilities for each of the above listed
"required skills".
3.
A current resume.
N.B. Applications that do not
include a separate statement addressing individually each of the required
skills will not be considered. E-mail
submissions are preferred.
You must be a
Program Officer: Austin Graydus
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/TSED/CFP, 14th &
FAX: (202) 690-0349
E-Mail Address: Austin.Graydus@fas.usda.gov
This notice expires close of business December 7, 2009.
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Job Title: Senior Agricultural Technical Analyst
Grade: GS-0401-14
Area of Consideration: All Sources
The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Agricultural Market Systems Development Branch (AMSD) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/AMSD) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/Senegal. The incumbent will provide senior technical and advisory guidance to the USAID/Senegal senior staff on agricultural technology and rural support service policy, program and strategy development. He/she will lead Field Mission’s effort in evaluating the effectiveness of agricultural technology policy and program in Africa, in ensuring such programs are properly evaluated in terms of performance and their ability to achieve results and impact, in the promoting of lessons learned and the transfer of such lessons. He/she will direct programs designed to improve the quality of agricultural technology and rural support service development assistance, including the development and guidance of regional consultative bodies. He/she will lead in the production of USAID position papers, guidelines and other documents involved with agriculture technology, research and non-research public and private partnerships, and agricultural productivity. He/she will develop analyses, reports and recommendations on programs based upon the incumbent's best professional, expert judgment and in anticipation of senior Agency and Field Mission’s management needs. He/she will design, organize and coordinate technical and policy consultation processes with senior African, USAID and other-donor officers involved in policy formulation and technology development. He/she is responsible for developing and promoting ways to increase integration of USDA expertise into overseas development assistance programs, including ways to increase the exchange of information between USDA and USAID programs. This is a temporary appointment of up to five years which is contingent on annual funding.
Required Skills:
a. Advanced degree in an agricultural economics or related agricultural science or equivalent experience.
b. Due to the senior-level analytical, collaboration and reporting requirements of the position, he or she should have at least ten years of work experience in international development, with an emphasis on program management and agricultural development, research, and exposure to a number of development sector disciplines (e.g. agricultural development, environmental management).
c. Demonstrable expert knowledge of African agricultural policy and familiarity with Sub-Saharan African countries particularly in the area of agricultural issues within the region.
d. Excellent grasp of economic theory, research methodology, and applied analytic tools and skills.
e. Proven ability to work successfully at multiple levels of problem solving.
f. Effective writing and organizational skills to prepare guidance for specialists and non-specialists and to complete program status reports, analyses and presentations. Ability to write succinctly to produce documents quickly is highly desired.
g. Proven record of effective, team-based working relationship, from staff to policy-making levels, with a wide range of individuals and organizations, including technical experts and contractors, host country partners (public and private sectors), and international organizations.
h. Mastery of conceptual analysis, written and oral expression in order to work with U.S. interest groups, contractors and grantees, USAID Missions, USDA agencies and host country African officials, to develop appropriate strategies and plans for agricultural technology policy, agricultural research and rural support services.
i. Seasoned ability to plan and manage in order to guide relevant studies and monitor the effects of approved development activities.
j. Fluency in French is required.
The position is located in Dakar, Senegal.
To apply, please send: (1) a cover letter with a paragraph description of qualifications that directly address each of the Required Skills listed above and (2) your recent resume of experience and qualifications to the Program Officer listed below. Applications will be accepted through November 6, 2009.
For further information contact:
Program Officer: Katya Caballero
Division: FAS/OCBD/DRDA
Mailing Address: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250
Internet E-mail address: Katya.caballero@fas.usda.gov
Telephone: (202) 720-2200
FAX: (202) 720-6364
*NOTE* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be medically and security cleared prior to departing for assignment.
This notice expires close of business December 11, 2009.
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Job Title: Provincial Reconstruction Team Liaison (Baghdad)
Grade: GS-301-14
Area of Consideration: All Sources
The position is administratively assigned to the Post Conflict and Disaster Assistance Branch of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division, Office of Capacity Building and Development, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDAD/PCDA), but will be located in and work directly with the FAS mission in Baghdad. The Baghdad PRT Liaison works in coordination with the FAS Agricultural Counselor in Baghdad and the OCBD/DRDAD PRT Program Manager in Washington to liaise with the Office of Provincial Affairs (OPA) on matters pertaining to the recruitment, placement and deployment of advisors on Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in Iraq. PRTs are teams composed of civilian and military personnel, charged with the reconstruction and stabilization of the provinces where they operate. USDA and other agencies such as the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development have been charged with the responsibility to provide agricultural advisors to these teams. The PRT Liaison position will be located within the International Zone in Baghdad, Iraq but will be expected to spend a significant portion of their time traveling to the various PRTs. This position is located in the Baghdad International Zone and will require frequent trips to PRT sites. The work will be conducted in hazardous environments and under difficult living conditions.
This position is subject to special pay allowances which are equal to 95% on top of base salary and locality pay.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter that directly and individually addresses each of the Required Skills listed below; and b) your current resume of experience and
qualifications to the Program Officer listed below.
Required Skills:
Significant experience in developing cultures, i.e., living and working under difficult conditions in a developing country, either through several short-term assignments or long-term residential postings.
Ability to prioritize and define agricultural priorities and to weigh various approaches to achieve objectives, foresee possible impact of actions taken and to motivate changes in approach or funding as warranted; and to analyze agricultural project activities and administrative processes and initiate action for improvements.
Broad knowledge of various agricultural themes sufficient to make suitable placements of agricultural advisors. This experience would reflect understanding of the dynamics and demands of agriculture in, conflict, developing or post-conflict societies.
Good research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, and a high degree of personal initiative to enable the incumbent to effectively seek, advocate and gain acceptance of agricultural technical ideas.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively cross-culturally with USG agencies, the military and staff members of international organizations and foreign governments, Congressional committees, as well as officials and staff at all levels of USG agencies.
An Advanced degree or in, international relations, political science and/or related technical areas or bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience sufficient to design, manage and evaluate technically appropriate PRT activities
Hiring Arrangements: USDA employees may be able to be detailed from their home USDA agency (which would be reimbursed for personnel costs plus administrative costs), retain their career status, and return to their home agency at the conclusion of the assignment.
Emailed applications are strongly preferred. Hiring for the position is contingent on obtaining a Secret security clearance and State Department medical clearance.
Program Officer: Attention: Iraq PRT Program
E-Mail Address: PRT@fas.usda.gov
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/PCDA, 14th & Independence Ave. S.W., Room 3208, STOP 1033, Washington, D.C. 20250-1084
Telephone: (202) 690-1924
FAX: (202) 720-6364
*NOTE* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
This announcement expires close of business December 11, 2009.
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Job Title:
Public Affairs Specialist
(Food for Peace Information Specialist)
Grade: GS-1035-12
Area of Consideration: All Sources
If competitively selected, USDA employees
may be able to be detailed from their home USDA agency (which would be
reimbursed for personnel costs plus administrative costs), retain their career
status, and return to their home unit at the conclusion of the assignment. Qualified employees of the Land Grant
University System are encouraged to apply.
The position is administratively assigned to
the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, Office of Capacity Building and
Development, Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division, Post Conflict
and Disaster Assistance Branch (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/PCDA), but will be located at the
U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s)
Ronald Reagan Building, in Washington, DC,
and assigned to the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance,
Office of Food for Peace, Policy and Technical Division (DCHA/FFP/PTD). The incumbent of this position serves as a
Food for Peace Information Specialist supporting DCHA/FFP emergency programs. Working closely with USAID’s
Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) but under the guidance of the
PTD Operations Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing
the public outreach and communications strategy for DCHA/FFP, with a specific
emphasis on early warning and emergency Title II programs and issues. S/he will collect information on best
emergency food aid practices, including early warning, assessments,
evaluations, indicators, etc, and produce and disseminate this information to
FFP country backstop officers to improve and increase Title II emergency
program impacts. S/he will also produce
public information about DCHA/FFP emergency activities for both host country
and American consumption to educate and promote a better understanding of
DCHA/FFP emergency food aid programs. Both USDA and USAID are partners in the
U.S. Government’s commitment to promote global food security through its
international food assistance programs.
This position will be a critical link for information sharing between
the programs of FFP and OCBD’s Food Assistance
Division.
To apply, please send: (1) a supplemental statement with paragraph
descriptions of qualifications that directly address each of the six Required
Skills listed below; and (2) your current resume of experience and qualifications
to the Program Officer listed below. NOTE:
Applications that do not include the supplemental statement addressing
the required skills will not be considered.
Required Skills:
1.
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as good interpersonal
skills in a multi-cultural work environment.
2.
Demonstrated ability and experience to communicate complex and rapidly
changing program information into clear and concise information and outreach
products appropriately targeted to USAID’s
internal and external audiences.
2.
Demonstrated professional knowledge and experience to develop,
articulate, coordinate, and evaluate organizational public relations,
communications, and outreach strategies.
4. Knowledge
of software applications and information products, word processing skills, an
ability to work with data bases, electronic mail, and web site design.
5. Ability to work under tight deadlines and
prioritize competing tasks.
6. Knowledge of international and
Program Officer: Junko Williams
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/PCDA, 14th &
Telephone:
(202) 690‑1921
FAX:
(202) 690‑1953
E‑Mail Address:
Junko.Williams@fas.usda.gov
*NOTE* You must be
a
This notice expires close of business December 12, 2009.
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Job Title: Program Analyst (Microenterprise Development)
Grade: GS-301-13
Area of Consideration: All Sources
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be security cleared for assignment. This is an excepted service appointment not to exceed 5 years.
The Microenterprise Development office (MD) provides leadership to USAID’s visible and politically sensitive Microenterprise Initiative, assuring that targets mutually established by Congress and the microenterprise community are met. This reimbursable position will provide technical assistance to USAID missions, offices, implementing partners and other donors in strategies, programs, and policies in the areas of agribusiness, off-farm employment, value chain development, and related business services. The incumbent will also manage grants, contracts, and/or task orders, serve on Technical Evaluation Committees in these areas, serve on the Microenterprise Development Knowledge Management and Communications team, and assist in oversight of the agency-wide Microenterprise Results Reporting activity.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter, b) a current resume, and c) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below:
N.B. Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered.
Required Skills:
- Masters degree or equivalent work experience in a related field required, with emphasis on rural development, enterprise development, public administration, economics, business management, financial management, or international development preferred.
- Outstanding familiarity with programming principles and trends for value chain development and/or pro-poor market facilitation; complementary expertise in related areas – such as finance, policy reform, food security, conflict-affected environments, natural resource management, or highly vulnerable populations – is preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience in advising USAID Missions, other U.S. government organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to design and implement interventions that promote economic growth with poverty reduction.
- Direct experience in developing concepts into concrete projects, evaluating funding applications, and/or managing donor-financed projects, which can provide a solid foundation for understanding, advising, and participating in USAID’s project procurement and management processes.
- Familiarity with principles of knowledge management and collaborative learning as well as demonstrated interest in participating in USAID processes and USAID-led initiatives for learning and knowledge management.
- Strong track record of fostering and participating in a collaborative work environment with peers from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated through the preparation of briefing packets, reports, memos, cables, and other official documents.
The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen and be able to secure a clearance at least at the secret level.
Program Officer: Sarah Librea
Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDAD/AMSD, 14th & Independence Ave. S.W., Room 3222-S, STOP 1033, Washington, D.C. 20250-1033
Telephone: (202) 720-0618
FAX: (202) 690-1957
E-Mail Address: Sarah.Librea@usda.gov
This notice expires close of business December 19, 2009.
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Job Title: Global Climate Change Specialist: Training & Communication
Grade: GS-0301-13
Area of Consideration: All Sources
To apply for this position, you must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a secret security clearance. This is a USDA/FAS Excepted Service, Schedule B appointment for up to five years.
The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Office of Environment and Science Policy, Global Climate Change Team.
The USAID Global Climate Change (GCC) Team is responsible for USAID’s participation in forums that deal with the multisectoral issues of climate change, coordinating with the internaltional organizations that have taken the lead on climate change mitigation, and for analytical work to deepen understanding of climate change and its impact on agriculture and the environment in developing and transition countries. The GCC Team is the lead coordinator on climate change activities undertaken by other Bureaus and Offices at USAID. The Team also ensures oversight and reporting on USAID’s activities in support of the Agency’s Global Climate Change Initiative.
The successful candidate will be responsible for forging strong professional partnerships with other federal agencies in developing and implementing inter-agency efforts to address climate change in cooperation with developing nations. S/he will provide technical support and advice to USAID field missions and bureaus in the development and implementation of USAID-sponsored climate change program activities, particularly those related to training and communication/outreach. S/he will also develop and maintain strong programmatic links between USAID Missions and inter-agency programs by providing regular updates on issues and activities to the field, and involving Missions in the broader development efforts and implementation of USG climate programs.
To apply, please send a) a cover letter that directly and individually addresses each of the required skills listed below and b) your current resume of experience and qualifications to the Program Officer listed below.
Note: Applications that do not include a cover letter that directly and individually addresses the required skills may not be considered.
Required Skills:
- Master’s degree or higher preferred, with emphasis in social sciences, environmental sciences, economics, or international development preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge and work experience in technical, scientific, socioeconomic, and cultural aspects of climate change policy, especially as it relates to climate change and development.
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Demonstrated knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, human and
institutional capacity building/training programs, with an emphasis on adult
learning.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and creatively through oral presentations and briefings, written reporting and analysis, and information technology tools, conveying technical concepts and policy positions regarding climate change.
- Ability to conceptualize, develop, initiate, implement, and evaluate communication and outreach activities in various media formats (e.g. press releases, website, cables, etc.), targeting a variety of audiences and utilizing knowledge management techniques.
The position is located in Washington, DC.
Candidates are strongly urged to email their applications due to technical delays and service delays in the postal system. Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall.
Program Officer: Terence Albrecht
Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR
Email Address: Terence.Albrecht@fas.usda.gov
Telephone: (202) 690-1916
FAX: (202) 720-6364
Mailing Address: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FAS/OCBD/DRDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 3208-S, STOP 1033, Washington, DC 20250-1033
*NOTE* If competitively selected, USDA employees may be able to be detailed from their home USDA agency (which would be reimbursed for personnel costs plus administrative costs) retain their career status, and return to their home unit at the conclusion of the assignment.
This notice expires close of business January 1, 2010.
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Job Title: Provincial Reconstruction Team Agricultural Advisors (Afghanistan/Iraq) - multiple positions
Grade: GS-0301-11 to GS-0301-15
Area of Consideration: All Sources
Further instead of listing each PRT position by grade we want to direct all interested candidates to use the USAJOBS website
All interested and eligible individuals are encouraged to apply via:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/agency.aspx - Search by Foreign Agricultural Service
More specific country program information can be found via the following links:
For Afghanistan: http://www.fas.usda.gov/country/Afghanistan/us-afghanistan.asp
For Iraq: http://www.fas.usda.gov/country/iraq/development/iraq.asp
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