Program Analysis and Project Development Officer (PO/PDO), FS-6

US Agency for International Development

JUNIOR OFFICER PROGRAM
Program Analysis and Project Development Officer (PO/PDO), FS-6

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	BS 02/94 JO 2011/MAY	APPLICATION DEADLINE:	06/10/2011
JOB LOCATION:	Multiple Vacancies Worldwide	WORK SCHEDULE:	Full Time
SALARY RANGE:	$38,-$56,
TIME LIMIT:	Permanent - No time limit	WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens
NUMBER OF VACANCIES:	0	PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	06

USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is looking for dynamic, Program/Project Development Officer/professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of millions across the globe. We are an independent federal agency with a long history of extending a helping hand to people overseas struggling to make a better life, recovering from a disaster, or striving to live in a free and democratic country. USAID’s work in development joins diplomacy and defense as one of the three key pillars of our nation’s foreign policy. USAID Foreign Service Officers are typically accorded diplomatic status when posted overseas. Our work supports long-term economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in more than 100 countries in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia; the Middle East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID works in close partnership with the governments and people in those countries, as well as with private voluntary organizations, universities, American businesses, other governments, trade and professional associations, faith-based organizations, and other U.S. government agencies. Our Foreign Service Officers work alongside Civil Service employees and contracted staff in our offices in Washington, DC and overseas. The Junior Officer Program offers entrance into the USAID Foreign Service through structured training program, with opportunities for two promotions in two years based on satisfactory performance. USAID offers generous federal benefits that include health and life insurance; annual, sick and home leave; contributory government pension system; assistance with repayment of student loans; and while serving overseas, government-provided housing, shipment of household effects, and other support. To learn more about USAID and our current job opportunities, please go to .

NOTES:

Multiple vacancies will be filled through this announcement.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as referral lists may be forwarded to selecting officials at any time.

USAID is continually looking for opportunities to expand partnerships with the private sector to promote development goals. While experience is not required, candidates with private sector experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply.

USAID is also seeking to expand its capability to respond to crises and disasters around the globe. The Agency is planning to develop ‘surge’ capacity amongst its FSOs for such a response. Persons applying for the JO positions are also eligible to serve as ‘surge’ officers, and will be provided special training during their initial Washington rotation.

DIVERSITY

USAID is committed to recruiting and deploying a diverse Foreign Service (FS) workforce that exemplifies the diverse nature of the U.S. labor force.

THE JUNIOR OFFICER PROGRAM

The Junior Officer (JO) program is USAID’s entry-level program into the Foreign Service. The JO program seeks the best-qualified junior professional candidates who are willing to make a long-term career commitment to the Foreign Service and international development. JOs begin their careers in formal training programs that are followed by rotational on-the-job, Washington-based training for up to one year, which may include language training. After completion of Washington training, JOs are assigned to an overseas office and receive broad-based training through rotational assignments. The total JO training plan is approximately three years. Successful candidates will become representatives of USAID and the U.S. Government in the worldwide development arena. New Foreign Service Officers have five years in which to earn tenure in the Foreign Service. Tenure requirements include foreign language proficiency, and successful completion of at least three years with the Agency, of which 18 months have to have been on a permanent overseas assignment in one of USAID’s field offices. The three-year JO training program is included in the five-year tenure requirement.

DUTIES:

In the overseas mission, Development Leadership Initiative (DLI) junior Program and Project Development Officers (PO/PDO) are assigned to rotational assignments so that they will understand the functions of the entire mission. However, the majority of time will be spent in their respective program office with the following duties: strategic planning and policy implementation, project design, and direct and indirect support to technical offices to ensure compliance with USAID policies, rules, and regulations, and to facilitate program implementation. Additionally, PO/PDOs take the lead in performance reporting; programming and performance-based budgeting; evaluation and impact assessment and program/policy coordination with other donors and USG agencies. PO/PDOs have a lead role to play in advancing USAID Forward and other Agency reforms. These officers frequently serve as the point of contact for public outreach.

Contact Information:
GLADYS PARKER
2027120180