USAID Private Enterprise Officer, Afghanistan

Project/Proposal Summary:  During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world.  MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.

USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, for positions in the capital cities as well as throughout the regions.    

This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan and Pakistan to more stable and productive states, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan and Pakistani citizens’ needs.  

These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay.  All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship. 

Position Summary:

The Private Enterprise Officer will provide the full range of private enterprise development analysis and support services involving the planning and implementation of USAID programs and full proposed activities.  Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years.  Salary: $65,-118, USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a technical resource advisor on enterprise development, competitiveness, privatization, micro- enterprise development, financial sector development, commercial legal reform, policy advocacy for business enabling environment reform and trade policy reform.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to the Mission to formulate strategy and manage the Mission’s portfolio related to all of the private sector areas of development.
• Collaborates closely with government ministry counterparts as well as the private sector, other donors and institutional contractors in advancing economic development.
• Plans, develops, and manages programs and activities, including determining work priorities; making decisions on activity implementation matters; identifying and resolving program issues.
• Works closely with program, finance and other relevant offices to develop and maintain an active matrix of all funded activities for periodic portfolio reviews and prospective planning.

Qualifications: 

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Master's degree in a relevant field required for this position.
• 2+ years overseas experience in a developing country strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing private enterprise support activities (economic policy reform, private   sector institutional development, or small business development).
• Experience in managing complicated portfolios and establishing relationships with key private sector, donor, and public sector stakeholders.