Program Specialist (Social Protection) - AMERICAN EMBASSY
AMERICAN EMBASSY KINSHASA
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Ave. Lukusa, No. 498, Kinshasa-Gombe
Phone 081-8806193; e-mail: HRKinshasa@state.gov
PROGRAM SPECIALIST (SOCIAL PROTECTION)
(FSN-4005-10; FP-5)
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The candidate will assist in the management of the Mission’s high-profile Social Protection portfolio, which currently consists of 6 cooperative agreements totaling well over $50 million. The candidate will serve as one of the USAID focal points for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection issues and as such participate in donor and partner meetings on these pressing emergency and development issues in the DRC. The candidate will also serve as Agreement Officer Technical Representative (AOTR) for some of the cooperative agreements. The candidate will liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders in the DRC, including other bilateral and multilateral donors, local and international NGO implementing partners, other USG personnel at post and in Washington. In addition to management of part of the technical portfolio activities, the candidate will serve as a member of the overall Program Office Team. The candidate will also support project design, procurement, and activity management, annual planning and reporting for the Social Protection portfolio and serve as the primary focal point for monitoring and evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education: University degree in social sciences, education, international development, public health, or related fields is required.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience working in at least one of the three functions of this position: project management, liaison with donors, and monitoring and evaluation is required.
Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) proficiency in oral and written English and French is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) in one of the national languages is required.
Knowledge: Must have excellent knowledge of project management in the DRC context. Must have a thorough understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
Skills and Abilities: Must have project management capability. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in order to effectively communicate with mission staff at all levels, donors, NGO partners, and the general public, as to provide clear information regarding USAID policies and programs. Strong interpersonal skills are needed to interact within a team and within the larger USAID mission, as well as with the wide variety of government, UN, and NGO actors and stakeholders.
Application for U.S. Federal Employment, DS-174 - Job Application Form or
1. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174;
2.Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3.Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Ave. Lukusa, No. 498, Kinshasa-Gombe
Phone 081-8806193; e-mail: HRKinshasa@state.gov
PROGRAM SPECIALIST (SOCIAL PROTECTION)
(FSN-4005-10; FP-5)
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The candidate will assist in the management of the Mission’s high-profile Social Protection portfolio, which currently consists of 6 cooperative agreements totaling well over $50 million. The candidate will serve as one of the USAID focal points for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection issues and as such participate in donor and partner meetings on these pressing emergency and development issues in the DRC. The candidate will also serve as Agreement Officer Technical Representative (AOTR) for some of the cooperative agreements. The candidate will liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders in the DRC, including other bilateral and multilateral donors, local and international NGO implementing partners, other USG personnel at post and in Washington. In addition to management of part of the technical portfolio activities, the candidate will serve as a member of the overall Program Office Team. The candidate will also support project design, procurement, and activity management, annual planning and reporting for the Social Protection portfolio and serve as the primary focal point for monitoring and evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education: University degree in social sciences, education, international development, public health, or related fields is required.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience working in at least one of the three functions of this position: project management, liaison with donors, and monitoring and evaluation is required.
Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) proficiency in oral and written English and French is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) in one of the national languages is required.
Knowledge: Must have excellent knowledge of project management in the DRC context. Must have a thorough understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
Skills and Abilities: Must have project management capability. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in order to effectively communicate with mission staff at all levels, donors, NGO partners, and the general public, as to provide clear information regarding USAID policies and programs. Strong interpersonal skills are needed to interact within a team and within the larger USAID mission, as well as with the wide variety of government, UN, and NGO actors and stakeholders.
How to apply
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:Application for U.S. Federal Employment, DS-174 - Job Application Form or
1. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174;
2.Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3.Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
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