Executive Assistant (USAID Front Office)

Position description

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator provides overall direction to the Agency in its administration of the U.S. foreign economic assistance programs and the appropriations made available for such purposes under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The USAID objective is to support partners to become self-reliant and capable of leading their own development journeys and make progress toward this by reducing the reach of conflict, preventing the spread of pandemic disease, and counteracting the drivers of violence, instability, transnational crime and other security threats. USAID promotes American prosperity through investments that expand markets for U.S. exports; creates a level playing field for U.S. businesses; and supports more stable, resilient, and democratic societies. USAID stands with people when disaster strikes or crises emerge as the world leader in humanitarian assistance.

Location: Washington, DC

Position Type: Full-time (5 days in office)

Salary Range: The annual salary range for this role is $94,199 – $104,716 a year with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education, in addition to budget availability. 

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance

Responsibilities 

• Provides direct administrative support and assistance to an assigned Front Office principal and provides back-up support during absences or staffing shortages ;
• Prepares and maintains principal’s calendar and long-term schedule of meetings, events, conferences, travel plans and event arrangements and independently; resolves scheduling conflicts;
• Maintains regular contact with Agency senior leaders on behalf of the principal to obtain briefing materials, background documents, and other related materials to gather information on specific requests;
• Provides administrative support to comparable positions within the immediate Office of the Administrator;
• Works with the Director of Scheduling in the management and planning of long- and short-term calendar of events and invitations;
• Prepares all travel related documents and makes travel arrangements on behalf of the principal;
• Manages schedule and prioritizes daily appointments, meetings, and invitations;
• Directs various support activities for special events, high level meetings and agency programs for highly distinguished visitors and Front Office staff;
• Responds to routine inquiries and those requiring knowledge of the organization activities or its internal administrative procedures;
• Drives progress on special projects which may require information gathering, collaborative engagement, and project management. Ability to assess the challenge, provide recommendations to leadership on solutions, and independently execute tasks to accomplish the stated goal.
• Identifies and recommends procurement actions for supplies used to support hospitality services and special events;
• Routes communications, including official correspondence and memoranda, in consultation with the Special Assistant to the Administrator and as directed by the assigned principal;
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Office of the Executive Secretariat (ES), other organizations, vendors, bureaus, and missions;
• Makes photocopies, sends faxes and emails, and performs other routine office duties; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma and ten (10) years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree is required with six (6) years of relevant experience.

Application instructions

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