Country Affairs Specialist

SUMMARY

The Country Affairs Specialist will ensure inter-agency coordination of U.S. foreign assistance to a designated country or countries in the region.

*This position requires an active Top Secret clearance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure inter-agency coordination of U.S. foreign assistance to designated country/countries in the region;
• Coordinate preparation of congressional notification documents for the office;
• Assist with the annual budget review process and coordinate with all U.S. government agencies providing assistance to the region;
• Support meetings between EUR/ACE staff, U.S. government agencies, and NGOs implementing U.S. assistance programs;
• Provide general office support;
• Advise on assistance program goals and implementation, consulting with U.S. diplomatic posts, State Department officers, and other U.S. agencies;
• Support and design programs focusing on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting economic growth, and enhancing energy security;
• Draft briefing materials, information memoranda, and documents on foreign assistance issues for designated country/countries;
• Draft and review the foreign assistance Operations Plan and Program Performance Report for the relevant country/countries;
• Analyze funding needs and make recommendations regarding resource allocation;
• Ensure availability of funds for program implementers and maintain accurate budget and program records;
• Serve as "back-up" for assigned country portfolios when needed;
• Support or participate in meetings with foreign officials and international events discussing foreign assistance;
• Potential international travel 2-3 times per year.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree (in related field) and/or 5 years experience in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, business or other related fields.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• TOP SECRET/SCI required.

• Four (4) years or more work experience in covering assistance needs for fragile states, political transitions, conflict prevention, assistance program goals and implementation

• Understanding of U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives as they relate to U.S. foreign assistance efforts in the region.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with basic knowledge of other interrelated issues such as U.S. policies on Cybersecurity, Trafficking in Persons, Democracy, Rule of Law, Independent Media, etc.

• Experience consulting with embassy officials, Department officers and their counterparts at other USG agencies to ensure efficient U.S. government programs

• Advanced writing, speaking, and research skills to produce independently prepared, authoritative documents under tight deadlines for consideration by senior managers in the Department and other U.S. government agencies.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

• Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision

• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and researching funding requests, proposals in order to make recommendations regarding resource needs and performance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A Climate-controlled office environment.

Company Information:

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