Description:
These job openings are in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization, Office of Transition Initiatives (CPS/OTI) in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The OTI team supports U.S. foreign policy by seizing opportunities to promote stability, peace, and democracy through flexible and adaptive programming that encourages local initiatives. To learn more about USAID/OTI's involvement in complex crisis operations, click here.
Requirements:
Basic Requirements:
The first step in the evaluation process requires meeting Basic Requirements, Specialized Experience, and Selective Placement Factor stated below. Please refer to the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for further details. Ensure that all relevant experience is clearly stated in your resume and unofficial transcripts are submitted to verify your education level.
To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements:
Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.
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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.
Specialized Experience:
GS-13: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes: (a) leveraging expertise in international affairs and crisis operations to conduct research and provide guidance on developing and managing international assistance programs that support political transitions, stabilization, or humanitarian relief in conflict environments; (b) developing and monitoring comprehensive strategies, and evaluating the impact of crisis programs or operations in a variety of settings; (c) collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (other federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, host country representatives, or private sector organizations) to achieve program and operational goals that support international crisis operations.
Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume.
Selective Placement Factor:
This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration.
The selective placement factor for this position is:Experience working within a rapid response international assistance organization where the mission focuses on political transitions and stabilization, community development, mediation/arbitration, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, international law, human rights activities, or humanitarian response.
Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.