Whether you are interested in a career in the foreign service or civil service, here are some key skills the U.S. Agency for International Development looks for, according to Bob Leavitt, chief human capital officer at USAID’s Office of Human Capital and Talent Management.
Regardless of the employment category or rank, the agency looks for people who can lead, manage, and collaborate. These skills are fundamental across the board and important for career growth, Leavitt said.
“Employees throughout the agency have opportunities to lead,” he explained, “whether it's being a thought leader in a particular sector, a particular initiative or program, or a technical or management area.”