FSL-0401-02: Natural Resources Management Officer (Forestry), FSL-02, Bureau for Asia
Foreign Service
Employer: | USAID |
Description | |
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 Organization: The Asia Bureau 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 U.S. Government agencies and private organizations and supports the work of 20 USAID field Missions. Description of Office: The Asia Office of Technical Services (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 the Natural Resources Management Officer for Forestry in the USAID Asia Bureau and functions as a core member of USAID's Environmental Security and Resilience Team. In support of Agency and Bureau objectives for the implementation of the Indo-Pacific vision, related regional strategies, and the Journey to Self-Reliance, the primary responsibility of the Officer is to assist USAID to develop, maintain, and evaluate a portfolio of strategic natural resources and particularly forest conservation and management activities. Specific areas of expertise relate to forest resources conservation, natural resources and forest management, biodiversity conservation, combating environmental crime, particularly illegal logging, and the sustainable use of natural resources. S/he will be supervised by the Asia Bureau's Environmental Security and Resilience Team Leader. This position requires international travel to conduct field reviews and coordinate with Missions. Description of Key Duties: The incumbent serves as a lead technical officer for the Asia Bureau on forestry, biodiversity, and transnational environmental crime. Other duties include:
Preferred Experience
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Interested candidates should submit:
Application Instructions: Please send cover letter, detailed resume/CV, and the contact information for three relevant professional references to mmelnyk@usaid.gov with "FSL-02 APPLICATION PACKAGE: FORESTRY OFFICER" in the subject line by the position closing date. Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EST), 10/20/2023. 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. EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to: -- Mary Melnyk, ASIA/TS/ESR, (202)-712-4906, mmelnyk@usaid.gov Bureau/Office Bureau for Asia Location Washington, D.C. Pay Scale/Grade FSL-02 Eligibility U.S. Citizens |