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Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: Program Officer (Senior Evidence Officer), Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) - FL-0343-01
Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Office of the Chief Economist (OCE)
Location of Position: Anywhere in the United States
Telework/Remote Eligible: Employees have the telework option of up to four days per pay period (two days per work week). The position is remote eligible.
Open Period: April 26, 2024 – May 8, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years with the potential for two two-year extensions.
Salary: $163,964 – $191,900 annually (Washington, DC locality only)
Number of Vacancies: Up to two
Description of Organization: The independent OCE supports USAID in improving the effectiveness of its programming by bringing stronger economic evidence, theory, and tools to bear on the Agency’s work. Toward this end, OCE promotes the use of high-quality evidence of “cost-effectiveness” (i.e., how much impact does an intervention deliver per dollar spent) in Agency decision-making, promotes the generation of more cost-effectiveness evidence that the Agency is uniquely placed to catalyze, and provides analysis and advice to Agency leadership on pressing macroeconomic issues.
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 facility access (no security clearance is required).
Required Documents:
Cover Letter: A short written statement of interest; and
Resume/CV: Candidates must include the months, years, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed.
Other Applicable Documents:
Veteran’s Preference: Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.), and
Political Appointees: Applicants serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.)
Optional Documents:
Transcripts: Candidates may submit official or unofficial transcripts.
Please submit your application package to OCE@USAID.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer (Senior Evidence Officer), FL-0343-01.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, May 8, 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.
