REIMBURSABLE AND SCHEDULE B ASSIGNMENTS

International Development Positions

May 16, 2012

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has international development positions based in USDA headquarters, and other USDA positions detailed to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters, both in Washington, DC. Occasionally, positions are available overseas. These are all “Schedule B” appointments (non-career, excepted service, normally for a 13-month appointment, often with the possibility of one or more renewals of appointment).

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for these positions.

Global Climate Change Specialist: Mitigation and Technology Transfer

Management and Program Analyst (Land/Resource Tenure and Food Security Specialist)

Management and Program Analyst (Geospatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development)

Program Analyst

Alliance Development Specialist

Job Title: Global Climate Change Specialist: Mitigation and Technology Transfer

Grade: GS-0301-13

Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limit) Appointment

Length of Appointment: Up to 5 years

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Opening Date of Announcement: 4/27/12

Closing Date of Announcement: 5/29/12

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to obtain a secret security clearance. This is a USDA/FAS Excepted Service, Schedule B appointment for 13 months, with the possibility of renewal up to five years.

The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR). The incumbent will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), at their headquarters offices located in Washington, D.C.

The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Office of Environment and Science Policy, Global Climate Change Team.

The USAID Global Climate Change (GCC) Team is responsible for USAID’s participation in forums that deal with the multisectoral issues of climate change, coordinating with the international organizations that have taken the lead on climate change mitigation and for analytical work to deepen understanding of climate change and its impact on agriculture and the environment in developing and transition countries. The GCC Team is the lead coordinator on climate change activities undertaken by other Bureaus and Offices at USAID. The Team also ensures oversight and reporting on USAID’s activities in support of the Agency’s Global Climate Change Initiative.

The successful candidate will be responsible for forging strong professional partnerships with other federal agencies in developing and implementing inter-agency efforts to address climate change in cooperation with developing nations. S/he will provide technical support and advice to USAID field missions and bureaus in the development and implementation of USAID-sponsored climate change program activities, particularly those related to clean energy, mitigation and technology transfer. S/he will also develop and maintain strong programmatic links between USAID Missions and inter-agency programs by providing regular updates on issues and activities to USAID field missions and involving Missions in the broader development efforts and implementation of USG climate programs.

To apply, please send a) a cover letter that directly and individually addresses each of the required skills listed below and b) your current resume of experience and qualifications to the Program Officer listed below.

Basic Qualification Requirements:

Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Required Skills:

Experience and education with emphasis in areas including: environmental economics, environmental/energy management, energy analysis and policy, international development and climate change.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize information quickly, communicate ideas effectively to groups of experts and provide concise and accurate briefs for high level officials, domestic and foreign.
Experience working in developing countries and with developing country institutions. Experience with USAID or USAID-funded activities preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of and practical work experience in applied environmental economics, clean energy technologies and energy policy analysis and management, with a focus on global climate change mitigation policy and strategies with at least some of this experience related to developing countries.
Practical work experience and in-depth knowledge of GHG emissions mitigation policy, carbon management, carbon finance, and risk management, with at least some of this experience related to developing countries.
Understanding of current issues in the international climate change negotiations and policy discussions as they relate to clean energy, technology development and transfer, mitigation and finance.

The position is located in Washington, DC, but will require the ability to travel, including to developing countries, sometimes under strenuous conditions in remote locations.

To apply, please send a) a current resume and b) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below to: FAS-SCHB-APPLIC@wdc.usda.gov with the Subject: (OCBD-12-169)

Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall.

NOTE: Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered.

Qualified, interested FAS staff should contact the listed Program Officer to express interest/be considered for a listed “new reimbursable or Schedule B assignments.”

Direct all inquiries to:

Program Officer: Mr. Abiola Adeyemi

Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR

Email Address: Abiola.Adeyemi@fas.usda.gov

Telephone: (202) 720-8096

NOTE: A career status employee that is outside of FAS that accepts this position will be appointed to a Schedule B, Excepted Service time limited appointment. This appointment does not offer re-employment rights back to career status within FAS, as described in CFR, Chapter 352. The employee may seek re-employment rights from their losing agency prior to accepting this Schedule B appointment. Please note that agencies are not required to grant re-employment rights.

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Job Title: Management and Program Analyst (Land/Resource Tenure and Food Security Specialist)

Grade: GS-0343-14

Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limit) Appointment

Length of Appointment: Up to 5 years

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Opening Date of Announcement: 5/4/12

Closing Date of Announcement: 5/28/12

The incumbent will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Land Tenure Division, at their headquarters offices located in Washington, D.C.; However, the individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR).

The Land Tenure Division addresses land (and other resource tenure) and property rights challenges to: stimulate economic growth, agriculture and trade; mitigate violent conflict, promote good governance and address humanitarian crises; address global climate change; and promote sustainable natural resource use and the protection of biodiversity. The incumbent will work with the Land Tenure Division to support the Agency’s objectives of addressing food security through strengthening of tenure and property rights. The incumbent advises USAID central and regional bureaus, field missions, other U.S. Government agencies and host-country decision-makers on best practices in addressing resource tenure challenges, particularly as they relate to food security.

The incumbent will assist in the development of strategies and program recommendations that utilize resource governance approaches and tools to support U.S. Government objectives to promote food security. Emphasis is on policy analysis and formation, program development and strategic planning. Responsibilities include: participating in economic, agriculture or natural resource management assessments; advising missions on programming; disseminating information on resource governance and other Agency programs promoting food security; gathering information to inform technical leadership or test guidance developed by the Land Tenure Division for relevance to missions; providing oversight of contract performance; conducting monitoring and evaluation of resource governance programs; and planning, facilitating or participating in workshops or training. This position will also assist the LTPR Division with designing impact evaluations, and with day-to-day management of the Division’s programs, including those related to impact evaluations, assessments and research. In doing so, the incumbent will also assume contractual responsibility as an Agency “COTR.” It is assumed that if the incumbent is not already a “COTR” (Cognizant Officer Technical Representative) that she/he will take necessary USAID training to become one in the first year of employment.

The incumbent oversees the identification, analysis and dissemination of resource governance food security-related research and information to USAID and its partners. Consults with acknowledged experts on resource governance challenges and solutions and maintains contacts and shares best practices with counterparts within USAID, and senior level representatives from other USG agencies, multilateral organizations, other donors, PVOs/NGOs and others in the foreign affairs community. Coordinates activities and facilitates the flow of information from the Land Tenure Division to USAID missions and offices, and between USAID, USDA, contractors and various other cooperating agencies and organizations.

The incumbent will travel to the field periodically (approximately 35%) to provide leadership and expert assistance in the field of land tenure and property rights, particularly as it relates to promoting global food security policy and strategy formulation.

Basic Qualification Requirements:

Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Required Skills:

Advanced degree required (a PhD is preferable, but a Masters degree is acceptable), with emphasis in land tenure and property rights, agriculture or agricultural economics
Superior writing and public communications skills (e.g. as evidenced by a track record of publication and public speaking on complex topics).
Demonstrated extensive experience in the field of land tenure and property rights, agriculture, food security, economic growth or resource governance. Preference is given to candidates with global rather than region-specific experience.
Significant experience in developing cultures, i.e., living and working in a developing country, either through several short-term assignments or long-term residential postings.
Extensive knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology involved in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of technical assistance programs/projects. Ability to apply experimental theories and new approaches to resource governance challenges.
Extensive knowledge of policies and procedures used for project management in USDA and USAID to carry out a full range of administrative issues that arise in completing assignments and managing multiple administrative tasks of a complex program dealing with a variety organizations and levels of contacts. USAID/Washington programming actions are frequently time-sensitive and require interaction with multiple offices to assure timely submission, even where there may be conflicting or overlapping guidance.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage development programs. Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials of international organizations and other foreign and domestic government officials and development partners. Skill in coordinating, negotiating and motivating individuals to take action.
Demonstrated skills in self-starting and management.

The position is located in Washington, DC, but will require the ability to travel, including to developing countries, sometimes under strenuous conditions in remote locations.

NOTE: You must submit a resume and a supplemental statement that addresses required skill areas. Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills may not be considered.

Direct all inquiries to:

Program Officer: Evelyn Lorenzini

Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR

Email Address: Evelyn.Lorenzini@FAS.USDA.GOV

Telephone: (202) 690-2615

Job Title: Management and Program Analyst (Geospatial Information Technology for Sustainable Development)

Grade: GS-0301-14

Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limit) Appointment

Length of Appointment: 5 Years

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Opening Date of Announcement: 5/4/2012

Closing Date of Announcement: 6/4/2012

To apply for this position, you must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a secret security clearance. This is a USDA/FAS Excepted Service, Schedule B appointment for up to five years.

The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR), but will be located in and work directly for the U.S. Agency for International Development.

This position will be based in USAID’s Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (E3). The individual selected will work closely with the Agency’s Senior Geospatial Information Technology Advisor to build the capacity of USAID staff and developing country partners to use geospatial information technologies more effectively to achieve development impact. S/He is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in executing duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities include coordination among USAID operating units, strategic planning and management of development assistance programs, representation of the US Government in international settings, and technical assistance to field-based USAID missions.

As part of coordination responsibilities, the incumbent will support key US Government initiatives, including Global Climate Change, Feed the Future (food security), and Global Health Particular emphasis will be placed on the SERVIR program, which is working to strengthen the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making. The incumbent will be expected to coordinate across SERVIR collaborators, including regional USAID missions abroad, USAID geographic bureaus in Washington, DC, and SERVIR’s implementing partners. With regard to strategic planning and management of development assistance programs, particular emphasis will again be placed on the SERVIR program, which is expanding to establish a global network of regional hubs around the world. SERVIR is a joint effort of USAID and NASA: www.servirglobal.net.

For representational responsibilities, the incumbent may serve as a US Government representative in interagency and international meetings related to geospatial technologies and earth observations. They must be able to clearly articulate the benefit of geospatial technologies to pressing development challenges. With regard to field assistance responsibilities, the incumbent will advise USAID field offices and host country implementing partners, both remotely and via travel to developing countries that USAID serves. Particular emphasis will be placed on programs that support USG Initiatives including Global Climate Change and Feed the Future (food security).

To apply, please send a) a cover letter that directly and individually addresses each of the required skills listed below and b) current resume of experience and qualifications to the Program Officer listed below.

Note: Applications that do not include a cover letter that directly and individually addresses the required skills will not be considered.

Required Skills:

Advanced degree required in geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), climate change, environmental science, natural resources management, or regional planning.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and methodology involved in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of international development programs.
Technical knowledge of GIS, Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), and remote sensing applications in developing country contexts.
Superior writing and public communications skills, with an ability to convey complex technical topics to a non-technical audience.
Significant experience in developing country cultures, i.e., living and working in a developing country, either through several short-term assignments or long-term residential postings.
Demonstrated representational and networking capability: ability to liaise, coordinate, develop and maintain relationships with multiple organizations, including USG agencies, international NGO’s, international development donors, and foreign ministries.

The position is located in Washington, DC.

Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall.

Qualified, interested FAS staff should contact the listed Program Officer to express interest/be considered for a listed “new reimbursable or Schedule B assignments.”

Direct all inquiries to:

Program Officer: Evelyn Lorenzini

Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR

Email Address: Evelyn.Lorenzini@FAS.USDA.GOV

Telephone: (202) 690-2615

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Job Title: Program Analyst

Grade: GS 0343-13 (Schedule B)

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limit) Appointment

Length of Appointment: Up to 5 years

Opening Date of Announcement: 05/04/12

Closing Date of Announcement: 05/25/12

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be security cleared for assignment. This is an excepted service appointment not to exceed 5 years.

The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Agricultural and Market Systems Development (AMSD) Branch of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/AMSD) but will work directly with USAID's Bureau for Foreign Assistance (FA) and be located in the Office of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources (F).

F is charged with developing and implementing a coordinated United States Government foreign assistance strategy and operational plans. F creates and directs consolidated policy, planning, budget and implementation mechanisms to provide leadership, coordination and guidance to maximize the impact of U.S. Foreign Assistance; has authority over Department of State (State) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) foreign assistance funding and programs, with active and ongoing participation in program planning, implementation, and oversight from various bureaus and offices within State and USAID; and provides coordination and guidance for foreign assistance delivered through other agencies and entities. In fulfilling these responsibilities, F attempts to transform the United States Government fragmented approach to foreign assistance identification, prioritization and delivery to achieve the Administration’s fully-integrated transformational development goals. Within F, the Office of Planning and Performance Management (PPM) manages foreign assistance strategic and operational planning processes, data collection and use of foreign assistance performance information, and coordinates within State and USAID on the evaluation of foreign assistance programs. The incumbent will provide communications and project management support for the planning, performance, and evaluation functions executed by F/PPM.

The core responsibilities of the position include:

· Develop and implement training and outreach materials for new business processes and requirements for strategic planning, budgeting, performance monitoring and evaluation

· Develop communications strategies for new strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, and evaluation processes

· Provide communications product support, including drafting, copy-editing, and formatting a wide variety of products for various audiences

· Develop and support the delivery of briefings to State and USAID bureau and mission staff on new planning, budgeting, and performance management and evaluation processes

· Develop and manage processes to track, gather, and review strategic planning products

· Support project planning and logistics for the implementation of a new State and USAID mission-level strategic planning process

· Provide other ad hoc project management, business process improvement, and communications support to F/PPM efforts as needed

To Apply: Send a cover letter, current resume, and a supplemental statement that directly and separately describes your abilities in each of the below listed required skills to: FAS-SCHB-APPLIC@wdc.usda.gov with the Subject: (OCBD-12- 175)

NOTE: Applications that do not include a supplemental statement that directly and individually addresses the required skills will not be considered.

Required Skills:

1) Experience developing and managing strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, and evaluation processes.

2) Excellent interpersonal skills for presenting, negotiating and creating win-win outcomes.

3) Experience developing and implementing training and outreach materials for new business processes.

4) Experience providing communications product support, including drafting, copy-editing, and formatting a wide variety of products for various audiences.

5) Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Direct all inquiries to:

Program Officer: Katya L. Caballero

Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/AMSD

Email Address: Katya Caballero@fas.usda.gov

Telephone: (202) 720-2200

Job Title: Program Analyst

Grade: GS-0343-11

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limit) Appointment

Length of Appointment: Up to 5 years

Opening Date of Announcement: 5/4/2012

Closing Date of Announcement: 5/25/2012

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be security cleared for assignment. This is an excepted service appointment not to exceed 5 years.

The Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDAD) is responsible for coordinating USDA participation in technical assistance, training, and development programs undertaken on behalf of developing nations. Specific emphasis is oriented toward, but not limited to, administering and implementing Agency for International Development (USAID) funded programs under Participating Agency Service Agreements (PASAs) and Resource Support Service Agreements (RSSAs), as well as agreements with other organizations and non-USAID countries.

This position is located in the Bureau for Food Security (BFS), Agriculture Research and Technology (ART) Office, where the incumbent will serve as the Program Analyst. The ART Office plays a critical role in shaping programs led by USAID Missions, supporting partner country processes, and leading communities of practice to help achieve the challenging Feed the Future goal of substantially and sustainably reducing global hunger and resultant poverty. The incumbent will be responsible for managing program and financial management databases, and providing support to the Office Director, Team Leaders, and PASA technical staff of BFS/ART. The incumbent provides technical support on administrative issues supporting project/program issues of a cooperative interagency international food security initiative. The incumbent will interact with all the staff and management of BFS, and staff of USAID’s Office of Acquisitions (OAA), Office of Financial Management (FM) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA), Office of the General Counsel and the Office of the Executive Secretary.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, current resume, writing sample and a supplemental statement that directly and separately describes your abilities in each of the below listed required skills to: FAS-SCHB-APPLIC@wdc.usda.gov with the Subject: (OCBD-12-170)

NOTE: Applications that do not include a cover letter that directly and individually addresses the required skills will not be considered.

Basic Qualification Requirements:

Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Required Skills:

1. Demonstrated international development experience.

2. Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively regarding program management and implementation with diverse groups both inside an organization and with outside partners

3. Skills and abilities to design and monitor activities and organize detailed scopes of work for effective project implementation with a range of partners

4. Skill in international development program management, including demonstrated skill in project planning and reporting.

NOTE: Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall.

NOTE: Applications that do not include a supplemental statement addressing individually each of the required skills may not be considered.

Direct all inquiries to:

Program Officer: Sarah Librea

Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR

Email Address: Sarah.Librea@fas.usda.gov

Telephone: (202) 720-2018

NOTE: A career status employee that is outside of FAS that accepts this position will be appointed to a Schedule B, Excepted Service time limited appointment. This appointment does not offer re-employment rights back to career status within FAS, as described in CFR, 12 Chapter 352. The employee may seek re-employment rights from their losing agency prior to accepting this Schedule B appointment. Please note that agencies are not required to grant re-employment rights.

Job Title: Alliance Development Specialist

Grade: GS 0301-12 (Schedule B)

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limit) Appointment

Length of Appointment: Up to 5 years

Opening Date of Announcement: 05/11/12

Closing Date of Announcement: 06/01/12

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to be security cleared for assignment. This is an excepted service appointment not to exceed 5 years.

The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Agricultural Market and Systems Development (AMSD) Branch of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/AMSD) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/Office of Innovation and Development Alliances (IDEA).

This position is located in the Global Partnerships Division (GP) in the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances (IDEA) at USAID. Public-private partnerships are a key part of USAID’s efforts to produce high-impact, sustainable development outcomes, and the Agency has been a pioneer in this area. The GP Division serves as the lead on coordinating public private partnerships activity across the Agency. The Division is responsible for: managing the Global Development Alliance as a vehicle for creating partnerships across the agency; creating and managing partnerships in a select number of issue areas, including but not limited to social enterprise, impact investing, women and girls, and Diaspora engagement; and for assisting Bureaus and Missions in pursuing, establishing, and managing high-quality partnerships in their respective areas of priority. The incumbent will be assigned to an Advisory Services team that is responsible for providing technical assistance, expert advice, training, and other support to Missions and Bureaus in order to facilitate the design, development and implementation of impact-driven public-private partnerships.

Responsibilities center on providing advisory services to Missions and Bureaus to advance the Agency’s pursuit, design and implementation of public-private partnerships, and include: 1) providing technical assistance to specific Bureaus, Offices, and field Missions on identifying, designing, and implementing partnerships; (2) identifying opportunities for including public-private partnerships in program/project design and execution; (3) supporting technical officers in engaging the private sector to explore partnerships opportunities; (4) supporting the delivery of training and capacity building on partnerships (5) assisting with the Agency’s efforts to improve monitoring and evaluation of partnerships, data collection related to public-private partnerships, and coordination of public-private partnerships; (6) assisting with the management of existing partnerships in the GP portfolio. Significant travel may be involved in the performance of these duties.

NOTE: Applications that do not include a supplemental statement that directly and individually addresses the required skills will not be considered.

Required Skills:

Experience developing and coordinating public-private partnerships or in engaging with the private sector on global development issues.
Experience and skills in at least one and preferably several of the following functions: research, training, provision of advisory services, knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation
Excellent interpersonal skills for presenting, negotiating and creating win-win outcomes.
Knowledge or background in international affairs and/or business and the private sector.
Ability to work successfully in multicultural settings.
Previous experience living and working overseas in developing countries.

Direct all inquiries to:

Program Officer: Katya L. Caballero

Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/AMSD

Email Address: Katya Caballero@fas.usda.gov

Telephone: (202) 720-2200

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