Opening and Closing Dates
- Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
- Organization: E&E/AA
- Location of Position: RRB 1300 Penn Ave, NW Washington, DC, 20253
- Open Period: June 22, 2023-July 6, 2023
- Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not-to-exceed two (2) years.
- Salary: $102,229 - $150,127 / per year
- Number of Vacancies: 1
Description of Organization: This position is located in the Bureau for Europe & Eurasia and reports to the Deputy Assistant Administrator. The Office of the Assistant Administrator (AA/E&E) directs and supervises the programs of the Bureau and its overseas organizations. AA/E&E formulates regional and sub-regional policies and strategies; approves bilateral and regional programs; together with the Department of State Coordinator, allocates program resources among countries and offices; presents the Bureau budget to Congress; and acts as spokesperson for USAID programs in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
Description of Position: This position is located in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia and reports to the Deputy Assistant Administrator. The Program Officer areas of responsibilities include strategic communications, digital outreach, legislative outreach and internal communications. The position supports public engagement priorities, provides guidance on communications activities for all Bureau managed programs and provides guidance to leadership on matters concerning messaging and strategic communications. The position facilitates Bureau responses to queries from elected officials, other government agencies, community organizations, other donors and the public about activities that could affect the public view of the Agency or prompt Congressional action. The Program Officer creates digital content for social media channels, blog, and podcast and serves as primary point of contact for the USAID Internal Communications team and responds to internal requests for content. This position has the option to two, two (2) year extensions. The position is telework eligible.
Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-04) of this position. Specialized experience includes:
- Experience developing strategic communications strategies;
- Experience drafting speeches, blogs, op-eds, and fact sheets; style and copy editing; and
- Experience in the development and execution of social media campaigns, event management, media relations, legislative outreach
- Strong communications skills and availability to work in a team
- Relevant academic experience and minimum five years working in public relations or communications
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Interested candidates should submit a:
- Resume/CV (candidates must include month, year and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
- A short written statement of interest; and
- Official or unofficial transcripts, if education is noted as a requirement above.
- Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.).
- Applicants serving as a current/former Political Appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.)
Please submit your application package to the E&E Bureau at eerecruitments@usaid.gov Please use the subject line “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer, FL-03, AA/E&E. Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EST), July 6, 2023. 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.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:
-- Corrie R. Johnson, E&E,/AMS (202) 567-4970, corjohnson@usaid.gov