Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity Program Officer (Donor Coordination Specialist), FL-0343-02

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Organization: Bureau for Asia, Office of Strategic Planning and Operations (ASIA/SPO)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Open Period: 04/11/2024-05/02/2024 (3 weeks)
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment, not to exceed 5 years; may be considered for 2 two-year extensions depending on the needs of the Service
Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 / per year
Position is telework eligible
Number of Vacancies: 1

Description of Organization:

The Asia Bureau provides overall leadership for Agency programs across the Asia and Pacific region. The vast and diverse region covers East, Southeast, South, Central Asia and the Pacific. USAID programs focus on building democratic institutions and processes, increasing access to quality education and workforce training, increasing trade, investment and productivity, improving the management and sustainable use of natural resources, and improving health, population, and nutrition. The Asia Bureau is responsible for overall strategic planning in the region and program coordination with other U.S. Government agencies, regional multilateral development banks, and private organizations and supports the work of 20 USAID field Missions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Donor Coordination Specialist position in ASIA is critical to Asia Bureau efforts to strategically engage allies and partners to address global challenges in Asia in alignment with the National Security Strategy and the Indo-Pacific Strategy. This position will ensure close coordination on donor engagement with established bilateral partners such as Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand; work with multilateral institutions such as the Quad, ASEAN, and the Asia Development Bank; advance partnerships with emerging donor partners such as India and Thailand; and engage relevant philanthropies and foundations. As the Donor Coordination Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the central point of contact for donor engagement within the Asia Bureau, organizing and coordinating relationships with PLR’s Office of Donor Coordination and with bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to Agency stakeholders to develop and deepen complex relationships with partners; serve as an advisor to Asia Bureau leadership on issues related to bilateral donor development cooperation and philanthropic donor partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for Asia Bureau engagement with donors to advance potential partnerships and prepare leadership for these engagements; represent Asia Bureau in dialogues with bilateral and multilateral donor partners and other related interagency meetings.
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of Asia Bureau’s donor coordination strategy in close coordination with the Asia Bureau leadership and Bureau staff to ensure that donor engagement efforts align with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate Asia Bureau participation at major international donor events such as the UN General Assembly and World Bank/IMF annual meetings.
• Draft and/or manage clearances for briefers and taskers on donor engagement for the Asia and Pacific Region.
• Work to improve the Asia Bureau’s engagement and support to Asia Missions and Offices, both to provide guidance, and also to support knowledge management and learning as it relates to country-level donor coordination and cooperation.

Qualifications:

To qualify for the position of Program Officer (Donor Coordination Specialist) FL-0343-02, you must possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to.

Specialized experience:

For the FL-02, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the FL-03 (GS-13) grade level or equivalent.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Working on issues of foreign policy and development and strategic planning;
• Identifying opportunities for engagement with external stakeholders to advance potential partnerships;
• Representing an Agency or organization in dialogues with bilateral donor partners and other related interagency meetings;
• Providing guidance and technical expertise to stakeholders to develop and deepen complex relationships with partners.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Knowledge, skills and abilities of the preferred candidate include:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field with at least five years of work experience focused on donor engagement and relationship management.
• Must be a self-starter with a strong collaborative work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to communicate complex programming concepts into clear, concise written documents and oral presentations required.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan, organize, and use time effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic, tactful, and discreet in dealing with internal and external stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of large-sized entities working in international development or foreign affairs.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter: A short written statement of interest or cover letter (no longer than one page);
• Resume/CV: (candidates must include month, year and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed); References: At least three professional references.
• Veteran’s Preference: Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.).
• Political Appointees: Applicants serving as a current/former Political Appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Interested candidates should submit their complete application package to [email protected] using the subject line “FSL-02 Donor Coordination Specialist: Last name_First name.” Application submissions are required by 05/02/2024 at 11:59 p.m. Incomplete packages or complete packages submitted past the deadline or without the specified subject line will not receive consideration.

This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID 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 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:

Information on USAID positions is at https://www.usaid.gov/careers. (https://www.usaid.gov/careers) EEO Policy Statement (https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity) Reasonable Accommodation Policy (https://help.usajobs.gov/reasonable-accommodation)