Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub (IPI/ITR)
Open Period: September 19, 2024 – October 10, 2024
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Telework four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years; may be considered for further extension for a maximum of nine years.
Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: Three

Description of the Organization: Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is USAID’s evidence-tiered, open innovation grantmaking program that provides risk-calibrated funding for cost-effective, scalable solutions to development challenges. DIV’s principles-based funding approach has proven immensely successful; its early portfolio has already returned $17 in social benefit for each dollar awarded. DIV is housed within the Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR) Hub, which leads USAID’s work in expanding the identification, experimentation, exploration, and integration of innovative technologies, processes, and practices that amplify the success of USAID’s programming. ITR is housed within the Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI), which integrates technical expertise with values-driven, cross-cutting priorities and modern approaches to the way USAID performs its work.

Description of the Positions: Please view more information about the positions.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• Resume/CV: Candidates must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• Cover Letter: A short written statement of interest;
• Applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• Applicants serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to [email protected] with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: General Development Officer (Evidence and Innovation Specialist), FSL-02, IPI/ITR/I.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 10, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment
USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

The salary for the selected candidate will be determined in accordance with ADS 470.3.6, Pay Under the Foreign Service, based on the highest degree earned and relevant experience. To facilitate accurate pay setting, resumes must include the month, day, and year for each position held. Please note that an undergraduate degree is required for consideration at the FS-02 grade level.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries – Careers (state.gov.)
• Healthcare & Insurance – OPM.gov.

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

— Sasha Gallant, IPI/ITR, [email protected]