Crisis Operations Specialist

Basic Requirements: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree: 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-9: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 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.) Supporting research and analysis for an organization’s international relations or assistance programs or operations; b.) Assisting with rapid response or emergency programs or operations; c.) Synthesizing information from various sources to ensure efficient coordination with internal or external stakeholders. 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. 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.
This position will fill Program Assistant or Operations Assistant roles within OTIs three divisions in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization, Office of Transition Initiatives (CPS/OTI) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USAIDs Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization partners with USAID Missions and U.S. Embassies in contributing to peace and stability through programs, funding, and technical services focusing on crises and political transition.