Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security, Center for Agriculture-Led Growth, Division for Production Systems (REFS/CA/PS)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Telework eligible for up to four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: May 16, 2024 – June 1, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed two years and seven months; may be considered for two two-year extensions depending on needs.
Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: This position is located in PS. REFS’ mission is to partner to advance inclusive agriculture-led growth, resilience, nutrition, and access to water and sanitation. REFS oversees four high-level, integrated efforts in support of this mission: Feed the Future, guided by the Global Food Security Strategy; the USAID Multi-Sector Nutrition Strategy; the U.S. Global Water Strategy; and efforts to increase resilience in areas of recurrent humanitarian crisis. To deliver on this work, REFS partners with other federal departments and agencies, USAID Bureaus and Missions, universities, civil society, and other public- and private-sector actors. CA leads the Agency’s agricultural work. Through technical assistance, training, and curated learning products, CA supports USAID Missions’ programming, policy, and partnership work in agricultural input systems, production systems, market systems, and finance. CA manages global research and analysis investments to generate agricultural innovations and evidence for wide application. Through strategic engagement and partnership, CA influences global agricultural investments and agendas. The position reports to the Production Systems Division Chief.

For more information about the position, please see Attachment 1 attached to this notice.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen; and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• A 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; and
• Official or unofficial transcripts (if education is required for this position).

Other Applicable Documents:

• Applicants claiming Veteran’s 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: “REFS_117, FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: General Development Officer (Senior Technical Advisor) – FSL-0301-02, REFS/CA, PD #33326.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, June 1, 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
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Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to Julie March at [email protected].