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Foreign Assistance Program Analyst I - Africa
Washington, DCCompetitive Innovations, LLC (CI) is seeking a Foreign Assistance Program Analyst/Subject Matter Expert I to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), Office of Global Programs. The Subject Matter Expert shall be responsible for ensuring effective execution of program requirements: establishing systematic methods of program execution, evaluation, and advocacy; determining whether funding is warranted and available and assessing activities to determine funding requirements; analyzing program and budget proposals and presenting them to the State Department and interagency panels; preparing justification or recommendation memoranda for review and approval by appropriate officials; and providing follow-up problem-solving assistance, guideline interpretations, and technical consultations as required to applicants. The Subject Matter Expert assists with Departmental briefings to congressional staffers on these programs.
The Subject Matter Expert represents and communicates DRL’s program objectives to other State Department and U.S government offices involved in programming Democracy Fund and HRDF and other transfer funding to include, but not be limited to, regional bureaus, Office of Acquisitions Management, Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison office, Office of Management and Budget and USAID offices. They liaise and consult on program administration, financial planning and acquisition of programming funds. They will respond to Congressional requests for information regarding programs and DRL program objectives. They will also provide information to the NGO community and other implementing organizations regarding the USG and DRL grants processes. This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
Additional responsibilities may include:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Subject Matter Expert represents and communicates DRL’s program objectives to other State Department and U.S government offices involved in programming Democracy Fund and HRDF and other transfer funding to include, but not be limited to, regional bureaus, Office of Acquisitions Management, Office of the Legal Advisor, Congressional Liaison office, Office of Management and Budget and USAID offices. They liaise and consult on program administration, financial planning and acquisition of programming funds. They will respond to Congressional requests for information regarding programs and DRL program objectives. They will also provide information to the NGO community and other implementing organizations regarding the USG and DRL grants processes. This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
- With supervision, coordinate with the Grants Officer Representative (GOR) in the administration and coordination of programs
- Assist Team Lead to manage and coordinate program funding during the fiscal year
- Help develop goals, objectives and programs for utilization of the foreign assistance funding.
- Monitor budget and activity execution to ensure program objectives are met
- Collect grant documentation for review by decision-making committees who will select grant recipients within available funding levels.
- Liaise with offices involved in administration, financial planning and acquisition of program funding.
- Skillfully communicate verbally and in writing to provide briefings, status reviews, and advice upon request to the other DRL program staff and senior personnel on grant issues
- Work closely with the Team Lead in pre-award, award, and ongoing management and monitoring of programs globally.
- Manage a portfolio in coordination with the Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert II
- Monitor grantee budget execution and drawdowns to ensure program objectives are met and are in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
- Attend stakeholder workshops and conferences on topics related to their duties and responsibilities, provide program monitoring and technical assistance to grantees, while supporting the FTE.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Liaise with U.S. embassies and consulates regarding the award, management, and monitoring of grants.
- Drafting reports and other documents for the team and program staff.
- Drafting and clearing internal papers and memoranda regarding evaluations
- Organize and participate in meetings, trainings, and/or conference events.
- Undertake additional training to ensure they obtain relevant skills needed to advance U.S. policy and programming priorities and meet requirements of this position. Attend trainings or conferences to further knowledge in relations to duties and responsibilities listed above and/or hone expertise in one or more following areas regional or thematic area: Western Hemisphere Affairs, South Central Asia, East-Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe. Near- Eastern Affairs, Democracy, Human Rights, Labor, Internet Freedom, International Religious Freedom, Transitional Justice, Monitoring and Evaluations, Gender, Marginalized Populations, Security and Human Rights.
- As needed and as resources permit, the individual may be asked to directly support the travel of senior DRL Bureau and U.S. Department of State officials and/or at the direction of and in coordination with the Grants Officer Representative and/or Grants Officer, conduct program monitoring visits at the project implementation site to monitor grantee activities.
- Report on program activities monitored and analyze to support both the Grants Officer Representative and/or the Grants Officer in their evaluation of programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Secret Security Clearance; required to start in position
- The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience with designing, implementing, and/or overseeing democracy and human rights foreign assistance programs for sub-Saharan Africa.
- Experience managing programs in closed environments and a commitment to 'Do No Harm' and engaging with civil society, journalists, and other at-risk groups.
- Language proficiency in French is preferred but not required.
- Superb interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Exhibit advanced written and oral communication skills suitable for high-level, policy-making audiences
- Knowledge of and experience in managing international programming in addition to relevant education and training, ideally with a strong understanding of domestic and foreign NGO administration
- Strong understanding of different types of foreign assistance funds
- Awareness of the requirements and understanding of 2 CFR 200
- Experience working in professional, fast-paced, and demanding environments
- Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
- Able to travel globally to highly sensitive areas as needed
- Bachelors’ degree with 5-7 years of experience or a master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience
- Qualified candidates that are HUBZone residents, preferred (check your status here: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5)
Competitive Innovations (CI) is a technology partner and trusted advisor to government and industry customers with critical demand for information technology, program management, cyber security, mission support, and secure high integrity web-based solutions. Founded in July 1999, CI’s dedicated professional team is committed to excellence, persistence, and agility in solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions. CI is a SBA HUBZone certified small business concern, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner/CSP, Kentico Gold Partner, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) prime and Navy SeaPort-NxG prime contractor.
Competitive Innovations, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification proscribed under federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources Department at accommodations@cillc.com.
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Competitive Innovations, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification proscribed under federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources Department at accommodations@cillc.com.
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