Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Four telework days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: September 10, 2024 – September 30, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed four years, with the possibility of two two-year extensions.
Salary: (USD) $163,964 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: AFR is the USAID/Washington Operating Unit charged with managing USAID development programs in Africa. SD has the responsibility for providing technical support to these programs. SD provides technical expertise, innovative approaches, and cross-cutting support to over 35 bilateral and regional Missions in sub-Saharan Africa with technical responsibilities spanning all areas of development—economic growth, agriculture, the environment, democracy and governance, education, and health. The Natural Resources Officer (NRO) will serve as a member of SD’s Economic Growth, Environment, and Agriculture Division (EGEA). Among its technical implementation responsibilities, EGEA is tasked with providing technical support to USAID/Africa Missions and USAID/Washington on issues relating to agriculture, food security, trade and investment, water, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. EGEA works to achieve these objectives in collaboration with a wide range of partners across Washington, DC—in other USAID Bureaus and United States Government agencies—and in the field.

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

Conditions of Employment:

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

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter: Candidates are required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;
• Resume/CV: Candidates must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• Transcripts: Official or unofficial transcripts, if applicable; and
• References: At least three professional references, if applicable.

Other Applicable Documents:

• 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.); and
• Political Appointee: Applicants serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to Julia Kennedy at jkennedy@usaid.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER, FL-01, AFR/SD.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, September 30, 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.

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries
• Healthcare and Insurance

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

— Julia Kennedy, AFR/SD, jkennedy@usaid.gov

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