Africa Bureau Institutional and Technical Support Services Career Listings

Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity Natural Resources Officer Water and Environment Advisor - FL-01   PLEASE ONLY APPLY AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:   Please submit your application package to CHARLES DONKOR JR (cdonkor@usaid.gov). Please use the subject line “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER WATER AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISOR, FL-01, AFR/SD.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm EST, March 18, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration.   ● Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development ● Organization: Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development ● Location of Position: Washington, DC ● Open Period: April 15, 2024 - May 3, 2024 ● Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, a time-limited appointment that is not to exceed four (4) years, with the possibility of 2, 2 year extensions. ● Salary: (USD) $163,964 - $191,900 (Washington, DC Locality) ● Number of Vacancies: One ● Telework/Remote Eligibility: Telework eligible, limited to Agency requirements   Description of Organization: This position is in Washington, DC, and is within AFR/SD’s Economic Growth, Environment, and Agriculture (EGEA) Division. The position serves as the senior advisor for the water team and provides professional advice and technical leadership to the Africa Bureau and its Missions in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of water and environment portfolios. The FSL’s work will include recommending appropriate strategies based on sound analysis, design, and implementation work, and serving as a technical advisor to the Africa Bureau Leadership. The Bureau for Africa (AFR) is the USAID/Washington operating unit that manages USAID economic development and trade programs in Africa. The Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) provides technical support for these programs. AFR/SD’s technical responsibilities span all economic development areas – economic growth, trade, investment, agriculture, the environment, global climate change, biodiversity, water, democracy and governance, education, and health. The Office’s work falls into four main components: providing technical assistance to Africa Missions; operationalizing Presidential Initiatives and global strategies; undertaking research and pilot activities to improve development programs in Africa, and support to USAID leadership and other USG departments and agencies, including in developing policy. AFR/SD identifies and addresses crosscutting development issues and opportunities, such as gender equality and women’s empowerment; tracks budget resources across the continent; and provides guidance on overall program and budgeting strategy.

Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change Mitigation Advisor), Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) - FL-02   PLEASE APPLY ONLY AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.   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) on May 13, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration. - Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development - Organization: Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD) - Location of Position: Washington, DC - Open Period: April 15-May 13, 2024 - Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, a time-limited appointment that is not to exceed four (4) years; may be considered for 2 two-year extensions depending on the needs of the Service - Salary: (USD) $132,860 – $191,900 per year - Number of Vacancies: One - Telework/Remote Eligibility: Four telework days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remotely eligible. Description of Organization: The Bureau for Africa (AFR Bureau) is the USAID/Washington Operating Unit charged with managing USAID development programs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Office of Sustainable Development (SD) is responsible 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.

CAMRIS International, LLC, (CAMRIS) is seeking a Communications Specialist to support USAID/POWER AFRICA.   This position will perform work under the Africa Bureau Institutional Support and Services II contract (AFR ITSS II). AFR ITSS II assists USAID in achieving its program priorities by providing contracted technical, professional, operational, and administrative support staff in support of USAID’s African programs on both short- and long-term bases. Work performed under this contract will cover a range of technical and administrative areas aimed at advancing USAID’s development objectives in sub-Saharan Africa.   CAMRIS is a dynamic international development and research firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. Our core capabilities include: public heath, such as strengthening health systems and combating HIV/AIDS, TB and other infectious diseases; fostering trade and investment; expanding power and electrification; strengthening democracy and governance; expanding access to and improving the quality of education; and ensuring environmental sustainability for generations to come by fighting climate change. Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.     GENERAL DESCRIPTION A U.S. government-led partnership, Power Africa harnesses the collective resources of public and private sectors to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Power Africa is an office within the Africa Bureau that addresses one of the most pressing challenges to sustainable economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa – access to electrical power. Approximately 53 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa has no access to electricity. Yet, the region has significant potential to develop clean energy to meet its needs.   The Communications Specialist, who will serve as a deputy to the Communications Director, assists in managing the outreach, and internal and external communications strategy for Power Africa. They report directly to the Communications Director and work closely with Power Africa leadership and staff to advance Power Africa’s brand and communications objectives. Under the direction of the Communications Director, the incumbent is responsible for managing Power Africa’s outreach and communication strategy in Washington D.C. and supporting the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office’s overall communications and outreach efforts. As a key liaison, the incumbent will work closely with representatives from USAID, including Africa Bureau, Legislative and Public Affairs, interagency partners, and other public and private sector partners communications and public relations personnel to coordinate strategies and develop content that promotes and supports Power Africa’s key messages. This position is based in Washington, D.C., though travel to sub-Saharan Africa and other international and domestic destinations is anticipated.