USAID Program Analyst Required in Washington, DC

Program Analyst

SALARY RANGE: 86,927.00 - 113,007.00 USD /year	OPEN PERIOD: Friday, October 23, 2009 to Friday, November 13, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0343-13/13	POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13	DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

WHO ARE WE? The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a long history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the United States around the world - and shows the world our true character as a nation. WHAT ARE WE? USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, DC, USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in four regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID employs individuals in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as through Personal Service Contracts for service in Washington, DC and overseas. WHERE ARE WE? USAID's headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and Washington Monument. There is also a physical fitness facility and food court on site. Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US Agency for International Development applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=XXASY.

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Mail & File Clerk Required in Islamabad USAID Mission

Job Title:		Mail & File Clerk (USAID)
Announcment No:		09-313
Starting Date:		October 19, 2009
Closing Date:		October 31, 2009
Location:		Islamabad
Detail		SALARY: FSN-5 (Rs. 386,645 p.a. to Rs. 683,311 p.a.) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Mail and File Clerk is located in the Executive Office, USAID/Pakistan, Islamabad. The primary purpose of the position is to perform centralized mail and file functions for the Mission in Islamabad. Under supervision, the Clerk maintains systems for control and distribution of all unclassified records and correspondence held in the Mission. The Clerk implements procedures for the receipt, control, processing, distribution, and dispatch of unclassified correspondence; provides a variety of correspondence processing and control, mail, pouch, fax, and cable receipt and dispatch; files management; and, reproduction and distribution services for the Mission. The Clerk participates in records maintenance, storage, retrieval and disposal functions for the Mission. QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school is required. At least some college level education or technical training in administrative procedures or management is highly desirable. EXPERIENCE: Two to three years of experience in records and correspondence management or related clerical and/or office functions is required. LANGUAGE: Level 4 (fluent) English and Urdu, reading, writing and speaking, is required KNOWLEDGE: The work requires a good working knowledge of regulations on correspondence control and files management, and a good knowledge of mail handling instructions. Must have good general knowledge of the unclassified records maintained by international organization, and of the systems by which these records are kept. Must have a good general knowledge of the organization, functions, personnel, and practices of the activities to which service is provided. Familiarity with local practices, including secretarial and administrative practices, is required. A good working knowledge of GoP organization, and knowledge of basic office procedures, is expected. ABILITIES & SKILLS: The successful candidate must have good administrative abilities in order to organize and manage communications and records functions with some independence, and to coordinate work with others on the staff; must be able to use existing systems and procedures, and recommend improvements; and after training must be able to explain procedures and requirements for establishment, maintenance, and disposition of decentralized, project and working files.

Administrative Assistant Required in Karachi Pakistan USAID Mission in Pakistan

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (USAID)

Announcment No: 09-248

Starting Date: August 21, 2009

Closing Date: September 4, 2009

Location: Karachi
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GRADE: FSN-7 (Rs. 550,663 p.a. to Rs. 994,937 p.a.)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Administrative Assistant works for USAID/Pakistan, Karachi Field Office and supports the work of the entire Field Office and its personnel in a wide range of substantive support activities. In the absence of other administrative personnel, the Assistant may work in any section in the Field Office. Specific duties include but are not limited to: receive, screen and direct phone calls and visitors; arrange appointments, meetings and conferences as instructed; coordinate in-country travel requests for Karachi Field Office staff, and for outside visitors; review incoming correspondence to the Section and refer them to appropriate staff members; prepare requests for supplies, repairs, etc., establish, maintain and organize hard and electronic copies of subject files and records; perform other duties as assigned or required. In addition to administrative duties, the work may include a variety of research, reporting, contact, monitoring, and analytical duties.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
EDUCATION: Completion of High School and at least two years of college or university study is required, with some of the study related to business management subjects. Completion of an undergraduate degree in social science, administration, business studies is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE: From two to four years of progressively responsible experience in office management or office assistance or related work, work with an international or donor organization, private or host-government entity is required. Experience should have included a variety of information collection and analysis in an office environment.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) English and Urdu language proficiency, speaking and writing, as well as a fluency in spoken Sindi, is required
KNOWLEDGE: Must have an excellent understanding of general administrative practices, management, filing systems and modes of correspondence. Must have competency in Microsoft Office Suite and associated functionality of calendar scheduling.
ABILITIES&SKILLS: Must be tactful, possess good judgment, be able to work independently, and be able to maintain positive working relationships with superiors, Specialists, and other Karachi Field Office employees and contractors. Must be proficient in word processing programs, and with other office software.