Jefferson Consulting Group
Program Officer - USAID GenDev Hub
Jefferson Consulting Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Program Officer - USAID GenDev Hub
Job ID:
JFC-24-00001265Location:
Washington, DC, US, 20004Sector:
International DevelopmentType:
Full-TimePosted:
November 13, 2024Job Description
Background:The United States Agency for International Development's (USAID's) Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Hub (GenDev) is one of five Hubs within the Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI). GenDev advances gender equality and women's empowerment as fundamental for the realization of human rights and key to effective and sustainable development outcomes. The Hub collaborates with Operating Units (OUs) across the Agency supporting USAID's programming globally, in all sectors.Position Objectives:The Program Officer provides budget, operational, and management support to GenDev staff to ensure operational expenses (OE) and program funds are used according to Congressional intent and in line with agency policy. This position is located in USAID's Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI) Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GenDev) Hub and reports to the PPM Team Lead.This position is initially funded for one year with the possibility of extension depending on funding and need. This position is telework eligible with the expectation of 2-3 days per week in-office, including Wednesdays. This position is not expected to require any travel.Scope of Work:Provide technical assistance, guidance, and coordination across the GenDev Hub on operationalizing the Program Cycle, including supporting processes related to budget formulation and execution, legislative affairs, policy coordination, and/or strategic planning and design.Support the development of annual budget plans, including budget plans that allocate sufficient resources and staff to provide specialized expertise, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and other centralized functions.Provide expert advice and assistance to leadership regarding all phases of the budget cycle.Analyze budget requests and estimates to identify inconsistencies and imbalances; implement budget controls through the review and approval of obligation and expenditure of funds.Make recommendations that follow detailed analysis and consideration of program requirements in relation to budgetary requirements, policies, methods, sources, and types of funding.Support the Program Office to respond to requests for budgetary information.Provide guidance and assist with the preparation of various program documents and correspondence such as memos and waivers, ensuring compliance with USAID rules, regulations, and standards.Work with direct hire staff to maintain an accurate record of all office financial transactions.Interpret and advise on administrative policies, procedures, directives, and requirements.Support the preparation of annual reports including: Congressional Budget Justification, Operational Plan (OP), and Performance Plan and Report (PPR).Prepare/assist with developing office memoranda, inter-agency agreements and memorandum of understanding/agreement.Prepare budget estimates, tables, and charts as requested.The day-to-day management direction and oversight for this position will be provided by a GenDev Hub PPM Team Lead and/or Program Officer.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or Master's degree in a relevant area of study.Must have expert excel, data management, and computation skills.Must have expertise in USAID budget planning and execution and in financial analysis of USAID programs.Strong work ethic with a solid customer service focus.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suite of products.Must be a U.S Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Preferred Qualifications:U.S. Government/USAID experience.Experience working with partner government representatives and international organizations.Experience in an international development context.
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Job ID:
JFC-24-00001265Location:
Washington, DC, US, 20004Sector:
International DevelopmentType:
Full-TimePosted:
November 13, 2024Job Description
Background:The United States Agency for International Development's (USAID's) Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Hub (GenDev) is one of five Hubs within the Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI). GenDev advances gender equality and women's empowerment as fundamental for the realization of human rights and key to effective and sustainable development outcomes. The Hub collaborates with Operating Units (OUs) across the Agency supporting USAID's programming globally, in all sectors.Position Objectives:The Program Officer provides budget, operational, and management support to GenDev staff to ensure operational expenses (OE) and program funds are used according to Congressional intent and in line with agency policy. This position is located in USAID's Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI) Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GenDev) Hub and reports to the PPM Team Lead.This position is initially funded for one year with the possibility of extension depending on funding and need. This position is telework eligible with the expectation of 2-3 days per week in-office, including Wednesdays. This position is not expected to require any travel.Scope of Work:Provide technical assistance, guidance, and coordination across the GenDev Hub on operationalizing the Program Cycle, including supporting processes related to budget formulation and execution, legislative affairs, policy coordination, and/or strategic planning and design.Support the development of annual budget plans, including budget plans that allocate sufficient resources and staff to provide specialized expertise, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and other centralized functions.Provide expert advice and assistance to leadership regarding all phases of the budget cycle.Analyze budget requests and estimates to identify inconsistencies and imbalances; implement budget controls through the review and approval of obligation and expenditure of funds.Make recommendations that follow detailed analysis and consideration of program requirements in relation to budgetary requirements, policies, methods, sources, and types of funding.Support the Program Office to respond to requests for budgetary information.Provide guidance and assist with the preparation of various program documents and correspondence such as memos and waivers, ensuring compliance with USAID rules, regulations, and standards.Work with direct hire staff to maintain an accurate record of all office financial transactions.Interpret and advise on administrative policies, procedures, directives, and requirements.Support the preparation of annual reports including: Congressional Budget Justification, Operational Plan (OP), and Performance Plan and Report (PPR).Prepare/assist with developing office memoranda, inter-agency agreements and memorandum of understanding/agreement.Prepare budget estimates, tables, and charts as requested.The day-to-day management direction and oversight for this position will be provided by a GenDev Hub PPM Team Lead and/or Program Officer.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or Master's degree in a relevant area of study.Must have expert excel, data management, and computation skills.Must have expertise in USAID budget planning and execution and in financial analysis of USAID programs.Strong work ethic with a solid customer service focus.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suite of products.Must be a U.S Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.Preferred Qualifications:U.S. Government/USAID experience.Experience working with partner government representatives and international organizations.Experience in an international development context.
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