Background and
Introduction:
Jefferson Solutions was awarded a five-year contract to
provide technical, administrative, and programmatic support to the Bureau for
Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS). Through REFS, USAID works to
advance inclusive agriculture‐led growth, resilience, nutrition, and water
security, sanitation and hygiene initiatives in priority countries around the
world to help them accelerate and protect development progress.
Position Summary:
This specific Program Specialist (International Affairs) position will
support the day-to-day functions of the Donor and Multilateral Team
(DMT) within the Feed the Future Office of Policy, Analysis and
Engagement. Reporting to the Strategic
Engagement Division Chief, daily activities will
include aspects of program and administrative management, analysis, coordination, and
communications and outreach related to donor and multilateral
engagement. The Program Specialist will provide all
functions needed to support Bureau or Operating Unit leadership and teams to
operate effectively, and to meet overall objectives.
Description of Role:
This is a full-time position to
support USAID’s Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS)
Donor and Multilateral Team (DMT). The REFS Bureau is responsible for worldwide
leadership and integrated technical expertise of the programming of the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID) in agriculture-led growth and
environmental sustainability. The DMT works to coordinate and strengthen REFS
engagement with international partners, including bilateral donors,
multilateral institutions, and philanthropic organizations.
In this position, the Program Specialist
will be responsible for supporting the Bureau’s efforts to advance U.S.
Government global development priorities related to food security on the
international stage. The Program Specialist will analyze and track policy
issues, develop and implement strategic approaches to advancing USAID policy
priorities, build and strengthen relationships with international partners,
provide guidance to Agency leadership, participate in technical and senior-level
meetings, and support other emerging priorities as required.
This position may
include occasional travel (up to 10% time).
The annual salary range for this position is $75,000- $85,000. The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Coordination, Assistance, and
Management
Knowledge Management
Communications and Outreach
Research and Analysis
Qualifications
Jefferson Consulting Group is a small, woman-owned, Washington, DC professional services firm that provides results-driven advice and hands-on assistance to our industry clients and government customers. We assist government customers in navigating today's dynamic, performance-based environment. For industry clients, we develop the right message, the right approach and provide proper positioning and targeted advocacy to create demand for their products and services.
Our comprehensive suite of procurement, lobbying and marketing services includes many years of experience and successful track records with federal agencies, Congress, advocacy groups and the media. With a focus on outcomes, our customer-centric teams work with clients to define objectives, frame issues and develop and implement winning solutions.