Description of Organization: The Office of Sustainable Development within the USAID Africa Bureau (AFR/SD) delivers technical assistance to African Operating Units to apply policy and shape multisectoral and inclusive programming; and brings technical and regional perspectives to shape U.S. Government strategies, policies, and programs related to Africa. It comprises four divisions: health; education; conflict, peacebuilding and governance; and economic growth, agriculture and trade.
Duties and Responsibilities: The work, much of it self-generated, is characterized by broad and intensive efforts involving a variety of complex development assistance programs/projects/activities or problems, where the controlling development theory and practices are largely undefined, or where the development methods and practices are extensively affected by fluctuating conditions. Often, decisions regarding what needs to be done are complicated by the extreme diversity of sectoral programs/projects/activities or functions and their related systems, conflicting requirements inherent in issues when addressing major USAID and USG programs, intense publicity focused on Host-Country, B/IO, and/or sector-wide issues, and/or the need to establish criteria when advising subordinate and other development professionals on the application of development assistance principles, policies, and practices.
Qualifications: To qualify for the position of Private Enterprise Officer (Senior Digital Technology Advisor) - FL1101-01, you must possess the required and specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to.
Specialized Experience: For the FL-1101-01, you must have one year of specialized experience at the FL-02 (GS-14) grade level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:
● Demonstrated ability to develop and apply development assistance techniques and methodologies to develop new guidelines and programs; the ability to write to develop policies and standards for Mission, Bureau, or Sector-wide development assistance programs and activities and in support of USG wide initiatives.
● Demonstrated senior-level and in-depth knowledge of USG, international, and host-government laws and regulations relating to development assistance and digital development, and documentation and reporting requirements, sufficient to lead complex and difficult decisions that impact development assistance policies and programs.
● Established expertise and leadership with developing and implementing private sector partnerships and programs to drive trade and investment activity in Africa and with the U.S.and global markets. Knowledge, skills and abilities possessed by the preferred candidate include:
● Written and verbal communication
● Leadership
● Strategic and organizational planning and thinking
● Problem solving
Conditions of Employment:
● Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate whether or not they are a US Citizen. If citizenship is not stated, application will not be considered.
● Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Required Documents:
● Cover letter: Candidates are required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position
● Resume/CV: Candidates must include month, year and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed; and
● Transcripts: Official or unofficial transcripts, if applicable.
● References: At least three (3) professional references (if applicable). Other applicable documents: Candidates should submit the following documents as applicable.
● Veteran’s Preference: Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.).
● Political Appointee: Applicants serving as a current/former Political Appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.) Please submit your application package to Ben Hubner. Please use the subject line “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Private Enterprise Officer, FL-1101-01, AFR/SD.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EST), May 24, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration.
