USAID/Uganda – Program Advisor (Resident Hire), GS-13 295 views0 applications

USAID/Uganda seeks to hire a full-time U.S. Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Program Advisor (Resident Hire) with in-depth experience program USG foreign assistance to support a variety of Mission needs over the next two-year period. The PA is expected to support Mission functions including but not limited to: taking a leadership role in developing and completing new activity designs, scopes of work, and supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) needs. S/he may assist with project and activity monitoring in the field, take on special projects, and provide in-depth analysis of issues and trends on an as-needed basis to members of Mission leadership, expanding USAID/Uganda’s ability to effectively manage its portfolio. A university degree in international development/relations, management, economics, business, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred; and Training in the areas of program management, project or activity design and MEL is a plus. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as strategy development, budgeting, project and activity design and management, MEL, or managing international development programs or activities. Demonstrated experience and expertise with activity design and implementation processes is highly preferred. Additional evaluation points will be given to offerors with demonstrated project and/or activity design experience.