The U. S. Embassy in Bangui is seeking an individual for the position of Development Program Specialist. The position is located in Bangui, Central African Republic.
Opening Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 at 07:30
Closing Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 at 13:00
Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Based in Bangui, CAR and under the general supervision of the Regional Program Officer, the incumbent shall serve as an integral member of the Central Africa Regional Operating Unit (CAROU) team, and shall assume primary or alternate management of up to four activities each ranging from $1.2 million to $15 (total programming currently equals $30 million). CAROU is based in USAID/DRC and is responsible for regional programming. The incumbent’s portfolio comprises Counter-Lord’s Resistance Army (C-LRA) and Central African Republic (CAR) programming, including stabilization and recovery programs to help establish the foundation for durable peace in CAR and the LRA-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On a regular basis, the incumbent interacts with the other CAROU team members, Embassy Bangui offices, the USAID/DRC Program Office, Financial Management Office, Contracting Office, and other programmatic teams, the U.S. military, donors, government and civil society counterparts. Travel to Kinshasa, DRC will be necessary periodically and the incumbent will be responsible for articulating the USG position and making informed decisions with autonomy.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
information supporting each item.
1. Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Conflict Prevention, Law, International Development, or a closely related field.
2. Experience: Five years of work experience in international development, disaster relief, or similar, with an international or governmental organization. Must include at least three years of project/activity management experience.
3. Language: French: IV Verbal/Written. English: IV Verbal/Written.
4. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of international development concepts, principles and activity implementation. Knowledge and experience in peace and stability programming and/or public administration.
5. Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated high-level analytic, activity management and written and oral presentation skills. Ability to work well on teams, demonstrated ability to take initiative and be pro-active, and strong interpersonal skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
- Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
- A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
- Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at: : http://bangui.usembassy.gov/
Submit Application to:
Management Officer
P.O. Box 924, U.S. Embassy Bangui, Central African Republic
Or via email at: BanguiJob@state.gov
(Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line)
Point of Contact: Telephone: 2161 0200, Ext 3293
