LAC/RSD – Education Development Officer

The Foreign Service Limited (FSL) Education Development Officer will serve as the Senior Education Advisor. This position is situated within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) at USAID, Office of Regional Sustainable Development (RSD), based in Washington, DC. The incumbent will play a vital role in supporting USAID LAC Bureau’s mandate to increase the reach and impact of its regional education, youth and workforce training programs as well as supporting select LAC missions in doing the same.

LAC/RSD is the Bureau’s hub of technical support to the region and comprises programs in democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and health. The RSD Education Team procures and manages region-wide activities in support of the Agency’s Education Strategy, regional bureau strategic directives, and mission Country Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCS) The education portfolio spans basic education, higher education, and workforce development programs.

The incumbent will provide expert technical guidance on the design, implementation and evaluation of sound education programs, evaluations, documents, and other knowledge products. This position reports to the Supervisory Educational Program Specialist (Education Team Lead) in LAC/RSD.