Contact: Kimberly Hoffstrom, Professional Development
Program
USDA/FAS/ICD/FID/AG STOP 1085
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-1085
Telephone: 202/690-0707; Fax: 202/690-3982
E-mail: hoffstrom@fas.usda.gov
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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 18:53:36 GMT
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USDA INTERNATIONAL UPDATE
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April 22, 1998 #58
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VACANCY
CIVIL SOCIETY ANALYST
GS-13
The Professional Development Program (PDP), Food Industries
Division, International Cooperation and Development, Foreign
Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture designs and
manages diversified short- and long-term international training,
education and technical assistance programs in agriculture,
agribusiness, rural development and related areas. These training
andtechnical assistance programs are developed and implemented in
collaboration with sponsoring organizations such as the U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID).
PDP is seeking a Civil Society Analyst to assist the USAID Africa
Bureau, Office of Sustainable Development. The individual will
provide senior-level expertise and technical assistance in support of
broad-based rural development through the analysis and understanding
of food security policies and issues as related to rural voluntary
associations (civil societies), decentralization of central state-led
policies/practices and the impact on the majority of rural-based
governance practices; and other factors that affect the long-term
process of democratizing Sub-Saharan African countries. The position
is based in Washington, DC but requires some domestic and
international travel.
This position may be offered through a collaborative agreement with
another USDA agency or as a Schedule B hire, which is a temporary
hire not-to-exceed two years, with the possibility for extension.
Theposition is open at a GS-13 level. Applicants must have at least one
year of specialized experience in the duties equivalent to the next
lower level. We expect to fill the position in June. To apply, send
1) a cover letter that directly addresses the Required Skills listed
below, and 2) an OF-612, SF-171, or current resume to the contact listed
below by May 15, 1998.
Required Skills:
1. Advanced academic training and/or experience in political
science as related to agriculture and rural development (international
experience preferred).
2. In-depth knowledge of policies, concepts, principles, and
practices governing the development, management, and evaluation of
democracy and governance programs.
3. Ability to analyze and evaluate highly complex cross-cultural,
cross-national human interactions in order to reach decisions
and agreements for further action.
4. Ability to conceptualize and articulate, both in written form
and orally, innovative programs and activities.
5. Knowledge of Africa, living and working conditions, constraints
and supportive factors, and political conditions which apply to
development activities.
Contact: Kimberly Hoffstrom, Professional Development
Program
USDA/FAS/ICD/FID/AG STOP 1085
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-1085
Telephone: 202/690-0707; Fax: 202/690-3982
E-mail: hoffstrom@fas.usda.gov
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