Foreign Service Financial Management Officer (JOP), FS-6

US Agency for International Development

JUNIOR OFFICER PROGRAM
Foreign Service Financial Management Officer (JOP), FS-6

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	JO-BS-04-2009-01	APPLICATION DEADLINE:	None
JOB LOCATION:	These positions are located worldwide.	WORK SCHEDULE:	Full Time
SALARY RANGE:	$37,828.00-$55,552.00	OPEN DATE:	3-31-2009
TIME LIMIT:	Permanent - No time limit	WHO MAY APPLY:	US citizens
NUMBER OF VACANCIES:	16	PROMOTION POTENTIAL:	06

WHO ARE WE?
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a long history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the United States around the world - and shows the world our true character as a nation.

USAID is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the Federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management's survey (Summer 2006).

WHAT ARE WE?
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, DC, USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in four regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID employs individuals in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as through Personal Service Contracts for service in Washington, DC and overseas.

WHERE ARE WE?
USAID's headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and Washington Monument. There is also a physical fitness facility and food court on site.

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.

This announcement is being used to consider internal Merit Promotion and external candidates. You will be considered under all categories for which you are eligible.

DUTIES:

1. The USAID Junior Officer (JO) Financial Manager is a member of the USAID Mission Controller's team. The Controller is a member of the Mission's senior management team, and is charged with the responsibility of accounting for Mission operations. Financial reporting responsibilities include providing local USAID management with the information necessary to make operating decisions, as well as providing USAID/Washington with information of sufficient uniformity and detail to permit central reporting and monitoring.

2. The JO Financial Manager will assist the Controller to provide advice and assistance to the Mission regarding all financial management aspects of USAID's operations. This includes advice regarding financial practices and procedures applicable to program implementation. Financial management for an overseas Controller's office encompasses those elements of management that deal with budgeting, accounting, financial analyses, cash management, internal control, and financial reporting. The JO will assist the Controller to provide financial data to be used for forecasting future resource requirements and providing the financial evaluation of work accomplished in comparison to previous plans and forecasts. By means of special reports, consultations and memoranda, the JO will kelp keep USAID officials informed of existing control procedures and the financial status of the various USAID activities in the country or region. Where necessary, the JO will assist to institute financial management improvements to ensure that USAID functions are conducted in an efficient and effective manner.

3. The USAID Controller is generally delegated authority for maintaining liaison with the IG (investigations and audits) staff, the General Accounting Office, and any other investigative groups auditing or inspecting the USAID operation or field activities. A JO can be expected to assist with this liaison process. The Controller's Office generally reviews and comments on audit report findings, and works with the Mission to address and close findings. At the request of the Ambassador, or the USAID Director, the JO could assist the Controller to perform self-audits or analyses of various USAID field activity or internal administrative operations.

4. Other responsibilities that might be experienced by JOs include coordinating with the Loan Management Division of the USAID/Washington CFO Office, local and foreign banking institutions with regard to cash needs or letter of credit financing, and, where applicable, the review of host country records or the receipt of commodities.

5. The Controller's office is responsible for the review and certification of payments. The JO will certainly be expected to perform this function at some point early in his/her career, which is invaluable for learning the details of the USAID program in the country or region. Payments must be reviewed to make certain they are correct, legal, and timely.