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Summary These job openings are in the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Responsibilities Expert in area of international crisis operations including managing/coordinating with other entities, the prevention, protection, preparedness/response from intentional/unintentional crises, disasters, conflicts and war/other catastrophes. Deploys to international crisis locations to perform direct crisis interventions or support crisis operations. Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of program and/or operational processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse issues that affect aspects of major international crisis operations programs/operational functions for USAID. Serves as technical liaison to other USG Agencies, donors, multilateral banks, implementing partners, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and others on how best to coordinate their efforts with USAID. Actively participates in appropriate policy formulation for crisis programs and/or operations,and reviews liaison activities for programs and/or operational functions as they pertain to the area of expertise. Identifies and proposes solutions to problems that are of major importance to planning the direction for future international crisis programs and/or operational functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. or Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:(a) Experience advising leadership on new developments and effective approaches to the operational challenges of field-based teams in the international civilian-based humanitarian assistance arena. (b) Experience building and coordinating operationally capable resources, such as staff, equipment, agreements, and/or technical expertise, to enable a civilian-based humanitarian assistance organization to respond effectively to field-based requirements. (c) Experience serving as a technical liaison between an international civilian-based humanitarian assistance organization and its partners, such as USG Agencies and implementing partners. Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: Do you have demonstrated experience managing field operations functions and activities and/or coordinating operational readiness and resources for field-based teams in a civilian-based international humanitarian assistance organization? Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered. Education Review the Basic Requirements of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are required at the point of submission since these positions do have a minimum education requirement. If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php. Additional Information USAID is an independent agency that provides foreign policy guidance to the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide to help support and promote U.S. foreign policy interests. USAID's mission is to help vulnerable populations worldwide by providing aid when crises occur, rights are repressed, and hunger, disease, and poverty limit opportunities. We maintain a commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment, exploitation, and abuse. For more information about USAID, you can visit our website at http://www.usaid.gov. If you want to know more about human trafficking or ways to address it, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. Electronic fund transfer is required for selected candidates. We do not cover moving or relocation expenses. Equal Employment Opportunity: USAID is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities. For help with reasonable accommodations, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov. Telework is allowed, see https://www.telework.gov/ for more information. Selective Service Registration may be required, visit http://www.sss.gov/ to learn more.