Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub (IPI/ITR)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework: Four days per pay period (two days per week)
Remote: The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: February 1, 2024 – February 21, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment, not-to-exceed five years; may be considered for further extension for a maximum of nine years.
Salary: $107,657 – $158,097 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

IPI/ITR is seeking an experienced grant professional to support Development Innovation Ventures’ (DIV’s) grant portfolio and Agency-wide scaling efforts through Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) duties, and targeted Agency engagement as a Scaling and Grants Management Specialist (Program Officer) in the DIV program.

About DIV: DIV is USAID’s evidence-tiered, open innovation grantmaking program that provides risk-calibrated funding for cost-effective, scalable solutions to development challenges. DIV’s principles-based funding approach has proven successful, with its early portfolio already returning $17 in social benefit for each dollar awarded. DIV is housed within IPI/ITR, which leads USAID’s work in expanding the identification, experimentation, exploration, and integration of innovative technologies, processes, and practices that amplify the success of USAID’s programming.

About the Position: Please see Attachment 1 below.

Primary Duties: Please see Attachment 2 below.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be eligible to maintain a Secret security clearance;
• At least one year of specialized experience at grade level FS-04 or GS-12. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to:
  • Experience scaling innovations;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage grants in international development programs, preferably with experience managing grants to small and/or local grantees;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large and varied portfolios; and
  • Demonstrated track record of building trusted relationships with partners and grantees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least seven years of professional work experience, which may include an advanced degree and experience in scaling innovations and/or grants management of international development programs;
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business, International Development, or a related field;
• Experience working and living in developing countries and with a diverse set of stakeholders;
• Experience working with U.S. Government (USG) grants;
• Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of those living in poverty in developing countries;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to stakeholders with varying levels of technical and sectoral expertise;
• Quick learner and entrepreneurial problem solver, able to identify areas for improvement and deliver results;
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills and comfortable navigating situations with varying degrees of ambiguity in an environment in which priorities may shift; and
• Team player with a sense of humor rated at least 7.52 out of 10.

Submitting Expression of Interest: Expressions of interest are welcome from USAID staff or external candidates who meet the above criteria. Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position, two pages maximum;
• Resume/CV that must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• Three references and their contact information, with at least one current or former supervisor;
• Stated security clearance level, if applicable;
• Stated U.S. citizenship within email; if citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered;
• DD214 and other veteran status, if applicable; and
• Applicants serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit all information via email to [email protected]. Please label the subject line of the email: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Scaling and Grants Management Specialist (Program Officer), FSL-03, DDI/ITR/I.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, February 21, 2024. Incomplete packages or packages not submitted to the above email address by the deadline with the specified subject line 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.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries – Careers (state.gov)
• Healthcare & Insurance – OPM.gov

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

— Jeff Brown, IPI/ITR, [email protected]

Attachment 1:  About the Position

Attachment 2:  Primary Duties of the Position