Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Eligible to telework up to four days per pay period (two days per week) per current policy. The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: November 26, 2024 – December 1, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years; may also be considered for two two-year extensions depending on the needs of the service.
Salary: (USD) $163,964 – $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: This position is located in the Office of the Assistant to the Administrator (AtA) in REFS. REFS is responsible for worldwide leadership and integrated technical expertise of the programming of USAID in agriculture-led growth and environmental sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Advisor will serve as a Program Officer for Food Security, undertaking the following duties and responsibilities:

The Senior Advisor provides guidance to the Office of the AtA on the Bureau’s global leadership and implementation of the whole-of-government Feed the Future (FTF) initiative and the agency’s global food crisis response. This includes: leading change management efforts across the Bureau to reimagine and optimize FTF; co-leading the cross-Bureau FTF Steering Committee; supporting engagement with Missions and key external stakeholders; and supporting new Bureau initiatives to select priority countries (such as the FTF Accelerator), implement portfolio reviews, and respond to new Administration priorities. The position supports the AtA and REFS Front Office in all matters relating to the strategy and implementation of the $1 billion FTF initiative, working in close partnership with all of the FtF Centers/Offices.

Please see the attached document for a full description of duties.

Specialized Experience: For the FL-0343-01, you must have one year of specialized experience at the FL-0343-02 (GS-14) grade level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Developing and implementing strategic change management plans and initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong experience developing and coordinating evidence based, strategic decision making processes with senior leadership;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; and
• Strong working knowledge of United States Government food security programming and initiatives.

Educational Requirement:

• Applicants for FSL positions advertised at the FS-01 level receive salaries within the range specified in the announcement, based on the assessment of their qualifications and the specialized expertise required for their position, in accordance with the standards established in the recent revision to ADS 470, Pay Under the Foreign Service. Please note that a graduate degree is required for consideration at the FS-01 grade level.

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-level security clearance.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements and overall experience for the position;
• A resume/CV that must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if education is a requirement; and
• At least three professional references.

Other Applicable Documents:

• An applicant claiming Veterans’ 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 to REFSJobs@usaid.gov with the subject line: “REFS_72 FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Senior Advisor (Senior Food Security Advisor) FSL-0343-01, REFS/AA PD #43715.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, December 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. The vacancy announcement may be also cancelled if future changes occur in the Agency’s staffing levels or budgetary decisions.

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
• Healthcare & Insurance

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to the REFS Recruitment Center at REFSjobs@usaid.gov.