Energy Advisor - FSL-0401-01
Foreign Service
Employer: | USAID |
Description | |
Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Organization: Bureau for Asia, Office of Technical Services (ASIA/TS) Location of Position: Washington, DC Open Period: October 6, 2023 - October 27, 2023 Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years. Salary: (USD)Foreign Service pay table; Washington, DC Locality Number of Vacancies: One Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities. Description of the Bureau: ASIA provides overall leadership for Agency programs across the region, including many countries at the top of the U.S. foreign policy agenda. The vast and diverse region covers East, Southeast, South and Central Asia, as well as the South Pacific. USAID programs focus on building democratic institutions and processes, increasing access to quality education and workforce training, increasing trade, investment and productivity, improving the management and sustainable use of natural resources, and improving health, population, and nutrition. The Bureau is responsible for overall strategic planning in the region and program coordination with other United States Government (USG) agencies and private organizations and supports the work of 20 USAID field Missions. Description of Office: ASIA/TS provides support to USAID Asia regional platforms and field Missions with technical staff focused on the unique transformational development issues confronting the Asia region. ASIA/TS works on regional initiatives such as the Lower Mekong Initiative, and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region in which all nations are independent, strong, and prosperous. Staff reach out to the Agency, interagency, and public on these regional technical issues. ASIA/TS teams encompass-and interconnect-the health, education, democracy, economic growth, environment, energy, natural resource management, conflict management, humanitarian, and security sectors. Description of Position: The incumbent serves as a Senior Energy Adviser in ASIA/TS and is a core member of the Environmental Security and Resilience Team. The incumbent supports the implementation of the Indo-Pacific initiative, Enhancing Development and Growth through Energy (Asia EDGE). Asia EDGE furthers the United States' vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific to ensure peace, stability, and growing prosperity in the region. Under Asia EDGE, USAID plays a leading role helping its Indo-Pacific partners expand energy access, promote energy diversification and trade, and strengthen energy security across the region. Description of Key Duties: The primary responsibility of the position is to assist USAID to develop, maintain, and evaluate a portfolio of strategic activities that support the Indo-Pacific vision as follows:
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Interested candidates should submit the following:
Application Instructions: Please send cover letter, detailed resume/CV, and the contact information for three relevant professional references to mmelnyk@usaid.gov with the subject line: "FSL-01 APPLICATION PACKAGE: ENERGY ADVISOR." Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EST, October 27, 2023. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line-or incomplete packages-will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change. Additional resources include:
Bureau/Office Bureau for Asia Location Washington, D.C. Pay Scale/Grade Eligibility U.S. Citizens |