Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Organization: Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI)/Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub (GenDev)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Open Period: 05/18/2021 – 06/01/2021
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not-to-exceed five years
Salary: (USD) $116,786 to $171,504 (annually)
Number of Vacancies: One
Description of Organization: DDI/Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Hub (GenDev) is a central USAID hub of technical leadership and expertise on gender equality and women’s empowerment. GenDev provides guidance and support to integrate gender equality and women’s empowerment systematically across USAID initiatives, programs, performance monitoring, and evaluation. GenDev focuses on reducing gender disparities and gender-based violence, as well as increasing the capacity of women and girls to realize their rights, determine their life outcomes, and influence decision-making.
The Economic Growth (EG) and Gender Advisor is responsible for providing technical leadership on gender integration into economic growth programming across the Agency. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to Missions and other Operating Units to elevate women’s economic empowerment and gender equality; integrate women’s economic empowerment and gender equality outcomes in portfolios, projects, and activities; and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All DDI employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
See Attachment 1 for the Position Description and Qualifications.
Interested candidates should submit:
- Cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position.
- Resume/CV.
- Three references.
- Stated Security clearance level, if applicable.
- Stated U.S. citizenship (if citizenship is not stated – application will not be considered).
- DD214 and other veteran status, if applicable.
Please submit your application package to [email protected]. Please use the subject line “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: DDI Announcement Number: 40324, General Development Officer – EG and Gender/WEE Advisor- FL-0301-02, GenDev.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. (EST), June 1, 2021. 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.
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