Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity
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Body Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change Mitigation Advisor), Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) - FSL-02
Description of Organization: The Bureau for Africa (AFR) is the USAID/Washington Operating Unit charged with managing USAID development programs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Office of Sustainable Development (SD) has the responsibility for providing technical support to these programs. AFR/SD provides technical expertise, innovative approaches, and cross-cutting support to over 35 bilateral and regional Missions in SSA with technical responsibilities spanning all areas of development - economic growth, agriculture, the environment, democracy and governance, education, and health. The Natural Resources Officer (NRO) will serve as a member of AFR/SD's Economic Growth, Environment, and Agriculture (EGEA) Division. Duties and Responsibilities: The NRO provides technical, policy, and strategic guidance to AFR Bureau leadership and other operating units on accelerating and scaling up climate change mitigation solutions, and supporting a just and equitable transition to an economy based on clean energy and a sustainable use of natural resources. The NRO advances AFR Bureau and Agency climate change mitigation priorities by: supporting strategic planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of natural climate solutions' (NCS) policies and programs in SSA; coordinating with the Power Africa and Prosper Africa interagency initiatives; applying best practices in monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV); integrating climate-smart approaches into cross-sectoral programs; contributing to and promoting use of technical guidance and tools, and other resources; delivering training to USAID staff and partners; advancing strategic partnerships; identifying opportunities to leverage science and technology; and mobilizing climate finance. The NRO represents USAID within the U.S. interagency on climate-related technical and foreign policy matters. The NRO also advises on key aspects of resource management across the AFR region, including country-level resource allocations for NCS priorities and budget management. The NRO functions as a core member of AFR Bureau's Climate Change Team, and reports to AFR/SD/EGEA's Deputy Division Chief. This position requires international travel. Conditions of Employment:
Knowledge, skills and abilities possessed by the preferred candidate include:
Required Documents:
Other applicable documents: Candidates should submit the following documents as applicable.
Please submit your application package to CHARLES DONKOR (cdonkor@usaid.gov). Please use the subject line "FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER (Climate Change Mitigation Advisor), FL-02, AFR/SD." Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EST), MAY 13, 2024. 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. For more information on Foreign Service Salaries, please visit Foreign Service Salaries - Careers (state.gov). For more information on Federal Health Benefits, please visit Healthcare & Insurance - OPM.gov. USAID 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 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. EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy |