Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security, Center for Agriculture-Led Growth (REFS/CA)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Telework up to four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: June 14, 2024 – July 5, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment not to exceed two years and three months; may be considered for two two-year extensions depending on the needs of the service.
Salary: (USD) $87,223 – $128,106 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: The position is located in CA. REFS coordinates across USAID Missions, Bureaus, and Independent Offices to foster a world in which all people have sustained access to safe water, nutritious food, a healthy environment, and improved livelihoods as a result of inclusive, locally driven development strategies that protect the planet and our future. REFS oversees four high-level, integrated efforts in support of this mission: Feed the Future, guided by the Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS); the USAID Multi-Sector Nutrition Strategy; the U.S. Global Water Strategy; and efforts to increase resilience in areas of recurrent humanitarian crisis. Additionally, REFS leads or co-leads the implementation of the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE), the United States Government’s contribution to the global effort to address the impacts of the climate crisis; the U.S. Plan to Conserve Global Forests; the Just Energy Transition Partnership; the Save Our Seas Initiative; and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment in coordination with the Department of State. To deliver on this work, REFS partners with other federal departments and agencies, USAID Bureaus and Missions, universities, civil society, and other public sector and private sector actors. CA leads the Agency’s agriculture work. Through technical assistance, training, and curated learning products, CA supports USAID Missions’ programming, policy, and partnership work in agriculture input systems, production systems, market systems, and finance. Through strategic engagement and partnership, CA influences global agricultural investments and agendas. CA also manages global research and analysis investments to generate agriculture innovations and evidence for widespread application.

Description of Position: See Attachment 1 in the attached pdf to see the full position description.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate citizenship on their application. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered; and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position, and
• A resume/CV.

Other Applicable Documents:

• An applicant claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• An applicant 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_171, FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer (Program and Budget Analyst), FL-0343-04, REFS/Center for Agriculture-Led Growth, P# 43374.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 5, 2024. Incomplete packages without all of the required documents, or packages not submitted by the deadline with 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 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.

EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
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Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to Jerry Glover at [email protected].