Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, Anti-Corruption Center (DRG/ACC)
Location of Position: Varies (within United States)
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Remote Work Eligible
Open Period: April 3, 2024 to April 17, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years; may be considered for two two-year extensions depending on the needs of the service.
Salary: $99,700.00 – $146,413.00 per year (excludes locality pay). Salary varies based on location.
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Position: DRG/ACC is a dynamic and fast-paced Center that leads USAID’s efforts to transform the fight against corruption, within countries and transnationally, and blunt corruption’s impact on development and democracy. ACC’s Experimentation, Innovation, and Learning (EIL) Team leads USAID’s efforts to develop, scale, and learn from game-changing solutions and collaborations and to seed, disseminate, and socialize cutting-edge monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning.

Working as an integral member of the EIL Team, the Senior Innovation Advisor strengthens and supports USAID’s capacity to use experimentation and innovation to address corruption and promote good governance by providing cutting-edge and responsive innovation technical expertise, support, and leadership within and outside USAID, including through the Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development, support to USAID Missions and other operating units, engagement with partners, and coordination with the broader innovation and anti-corruption communities. The position reports to ACC’s EIL Team Lead and works in close collaboration with other ACC staff members.

Description of Key Duties: For more information about the position’s key duties; qualifications; and knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the preferred candidate.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate whether or not they are a U.S. citizen. If citizenship is not stated, application will not be considered.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance. Applicants possessing a current security clearance should indicate this in their submitted documentation.

Required Documents:

• Candidates are required to submit a cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;
• A resume/CV that must include the months, years, and number of hours worked per week for each position listed; and
• At least three professional references with their contact information with at least one current or former supervisor.

Other Applicable Documents:

• Veteran’s Preference: Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (e.g., DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
• Political Appointee: Applicants serving as a current/former Political Appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (e.g., SF-50s, appointment letter).

Please submit your application package to drg.fsljobs@usaid.gov with the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Program Officer (Senior Innovation Advisor) – FL-0343-02, DRG/ACC.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 17, 2024. Incomplete packages or packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment
USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries
• Healthcare & Insurance