Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Program Office (IPI/PO)
Open Period: July 26, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Position Title/Series/Grade: Program Officer – FL-0343-02 BS-02
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 with the potential for two two-year extensions.
Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: IPI provides thought leadership and technical assistance that catalyzes inclusive growth, expands partnerships, and generates innovative solutions to complex development challenges. IPI leads in carrying out key Agency priorities, including pursuing gender equality and inclusive development, mainstreaming our work with local partners across the Agency, and expanding private sector partnerships. We also lead the Agency in advancing education, cybersecurity, digital access, and economic growth.

PO leads, coordinates, and provides guidance for IPI for the following: planning, budgeting, spending, and reporting; the management and implementation of programs; information and communication; the delivery of client services; and compliance. PO provides cohesion for IPI by establishing Bureau-wide processes and systems, setting standards, and providing templates and also manages IPI’s allocation of financial resources to ensure accountability and the fulfillment of congressional directives and other funding requirements as shared Bureau and Agency resources.

PO advances the Agency’s mission through effective communications and strategic engagements that promote IPI’s thought leadership and technical expertise in solving priority development problems. PO provides strategic guidance to IPI communicators on connecting technical level communication priorities with higher-level Agency priorities and serves as the key liaison with the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA). More information on the functions of the Bureau and Offices are described in ADS 101.3.1.20, Agency Programs and Functions.

For more information about the position, please see Attachment 1 below.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• Resume/CV (candidates must include the months, years, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
• 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: Program Officer (Senior Strategic Communications Specialist), FSL-02, IPI/PO.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, August 2, 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.

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:

— Ranta Russell, IPI/PO, [email protected]

Attachment 1: Program Officer (Senior Strategic Communications Specialist), IPI/PO – FL-0343-02