Development Assistance Specialist
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Rabat is seeking an individual for the position of Development Assistance Specialist (Democracy and Governance.)
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
This position is located in USAID/Morocco, Democracy and Governance Office (DG). The incumbent will participate in and support the management and coordination of activities within DG; will represent USAID in working level meetings, and, at that level, will speak and/or make presentations on behalf of the Agency; will advise superiors on the implications of political and social developments on the DG programs; will establish and maintain working level contacts on behalf of USAID with the GoM, the private sector, other donors, non-governmental organizations, universities, and research institutions; will assist Mission Management, the DG Office , and visiting officials in public meetings , events, field trips, and discussions with Moroccan officials and implementing partners; will draft technical documentation and analyses needed to develop strategy and program design, will monitor ongoing programs, and will prepare performance reports, briefing papers, concept papers, and other periodic documentation for the Mission, USAID/Washington, and other USG stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in public administration, political science, international development, or similar related field is required.
Experience: Five to seven years of experience is required in the fields of civil society and/or institutional capacity building, civic education, youth engagement, and political party strengthening.
Language: Level IV French and Arabic written and oral proficiency are required. Level IV English written and oral proficiency is required. Given the highly complex and politically sensitive nature of work in the DG field, effective oral and written skills in all three languages is critical.
Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must be able to design, implement, monitor and evaluate DG activities in the Mission portfolio. This includes the necessary skills to manage directly, co-manage activities or provide expert advice on DG issues. The employee must possess strong analytic abilities. S/he must be able to identify problems and assess opportunities for democracy and governance principles towards broad-based development and growth. The employee must be able to grasp complex issues, analyze data and information, and act accordingly. Given the often-sensitive nature of the sector (politically and administratively), the employee must have excellent interpersonal skills in relating to other USG and USAID staff and contractors as well as to host country counterparts. The employee must be able to prioritize his/her actions and implement numerous activities concurrently. The incumbent must be self-motivated, work well independently, and appropriately receive and incorporate guidance from supervisors or clients. The employee must have excellent writing and public speaking skills. Computer skills necessary for preparing reports and presentations, conducting research and monitoring program progress is essential. Ability to learn and effectively implement required computer systems and programs is essential.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit a letter of interest and the Universal Application for Employment, DS-174 form:
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By mail to: usaid-rabat-hr
Attention: Vacancy Announcement AID 14-01
Address: 10, avenue Mehdi Ben Barka, Souissi, Rabat
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By e-mail: usaid-rabat-hr@usaid.gov
Deadline for submitting applications is April 4, 2014.
Important: If your application has been selected for further consideration, you will be contacted within 3-6 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement for further testing and/or interview.
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