Job Title: Financial Management Officer (Backstop 04)
Agency: Agency For International Development
Sub Agency: OHR/FSP
Job Announcement Number: Financial Management Office
JOB SUMMARY:
| 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=SAWXJ. | |
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
16 vacancies - Throughout the World
DUTIES:
Provides advisory services and directs accounting and payroll activities in USAID missions worldwide. Reviews and analyzes data; develops strategies, analytical models, and methodologies; and provides assistance and advice on financial issues. Develops, oversees, manages, and evaluates financial policies and/or procedures for improved resources management.
Designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates programs that encompass a range of activities to support financial analysis and financial operations functions in USAID missions. Plans and/or accomplishes special projects.
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Provides advisory services and directs accounting and payroll activities in USAID missions worldwide. Reviews and analyzes data; develops strategies, analytical models, and methodologies; and provides assistance and advice on financial issues. Develops, oversees, manages, and evaluates financial policies and/or procedures for improved resources management.
Designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates programs that encompass a range of activities to support financial analysis and financial operations functions in USAID missions. Plans and/or accomplishes special projects.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate in writing to a variety of multi-cultural organizations.
Ability to manage projects in a multi-cultural team environment.
Ability to build coalitions and communication networks.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
To determine your eligibility for this Foreign Service position, indicate whether you meet the following requirements: I am a U.S. citizen and I am 59 years of age or younger.
I have attached a copy of my resume under the attached documents section of this application.
I understand that worldwide availability is an essential qualification for appointment to, and a career in, the Foreign Service. I am willing to accept assignments at any USAID location, and agree to be reassigned/relocated to any geographical location where USAID determines that my services are needed.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must demonstrate the levels of experience, education, and training as follows:
A CPA certificate and a relevant Bachelor's degree plus seven to ten (7-10) years of relevant experience; OR a CPA certificate and a Master's degree in a relevant major plus five to six (5-6) years of relevant experience; OR a CPA certificate and a Ph.D. in a relevant major plus three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience
Relevant majors are Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Public Administration or Management.
Relevant experience is defined as professional work of a fiscal, financial management, auditing, accounting, or budgetary nature. Regardless of relevant degree, applicants must have successfully obtained the CPA. College transcripts from an accredited college or university and a copy of the CPA certificate are required to be attached to the application.
See Other Information for further requirements.
Ability to communicate in writing to a variety of multi-cultural organizations.
Ability to manage projects in a multi-cultural team environment.
Ability to build coalitions and communication networks.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
To determine your eligibility for this Foreign Service position, indicate whether you meet the following requirements: I am a U.S. citizen and I am 59 years of age or younger.
I have attached a copy of my resume under the attached documents section of this application.
I understand that worldwide availability is an essential qualification for appointment to, and a career in, the Foreign Service. I am willing to accept assignments at any USAID location, and agree to be reassigned/relocated to any geographical location where USAID determines that my services are needed.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must demonstrate the levels of experience, education, and training as follows:
A CPA certificate and a relevant Bachelor's degree plus seven to ten (7-10) years of relevant experience; OR a CPA certificate and a Master's degree in a relevant major plus five to six (5-6) years of relevant experience; OR a CPA certificate and a Ph.D. in a relevant major plus three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience
Relevant majors are Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Public Administration or Management.
Relevant experience is defined as professional work of a fiscal, financial management, auditing, accounting, or budgetary nature. Regardless of relevant degree, applicants must have successfully obtained the CPA. College transcripts from an accredited college or university and a copy of the CPA certificate are required to be attached to the application.
See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
See Other Information.
OTHER INFORMATION:
USAID is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management's survey.
WHERE ARE WE?
USAIDs 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.ABOUT USAID
ABOUT USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is looking for dynamic, committed professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of millions across the globe. We are an independent federal agency with a long history of extending a helping hand to people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster, or striving to live in a free and democratic country. USAID?s work in development joins diplomacy and defense as one of the three key pillars of our nation?s foreign policy. USAID Foreign Service Officers are typically accorded diplomatic status when posted overseas. Our work supports long-term economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in more than 100 countries in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia; the Middle East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID works in close partnership with the governments and people in those countries, as well as with private voluntary organizations, universities, American businesses, other governments, trade and professional associations, faith-based organizations, and other U.S. government agencies. Our Foreign Service Officers work alongside Civil Service employees and contracted staff in our offices in Washington, DC and overseas. USAID offers generous federal benefits that include health and life insurance; annual, sick and home leave; contributory government pension system; assistance with repayment of student loans; and while serving overseas, government-provided housing, shipment of household effects, and other support. To learn more about USAID and our current job opportunities, please go to www.usaid.gov.
Actual salary and grade level of selected candidates will be determined based on prior work experience and salary history.
You are encouraged to review the descriptions of all announced vacancies found on the USAID Human Resources Website at http://www.usaid.gov/careers/applicant.html to determine which positions offer the best fit for your interests and qualifications.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Current USAID Foreign Service career and career candidate employees are not eligible to apply to this announcement. Applicants who previously applied for this mid-level position and were interviewed will not be invited for another interview within a 12 month period.
To be considered, applicants must answer all questions in the applicant questionnaire - and attach or submit all documents required to show proof that they have met the qualifications listed (including transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc.)
USAID is seeking applicants with a CPA certificate and prior work experience in accounting, auditing, financial management or budgeting to serve as Financial Management Officers in our field offices overseas.
You are encouraged to review the descriptions of all announced vacancies found on the USAID Human Resources Website at http://www.usaid.gov/careers/applicant.html to determine which positions offer the best fit for your interests and qualifications.
Current USAID Foreign Service career and career candidate employees are not eligible to apply to this announcement. Applicants who previously applied for this mid-level position and were interviewed will not be invited for another interview within a 12 month period.
To be considered, applicants must answer all questions in the applicant questionnaire - including providing written explanations of competency self-assessments - and attach or submit all documents required to show proof that they have met the qualifications listed (including transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc.)
Financial Management Officers direct the accounting and payment operations in USAID missions worldwide. In addition, they provide significant levels of advisory services to all levels of the mission and host country governments. This includes administrative, operational, and program matters concerning financial, budgetary and resource management, and implementation issues.
Applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this announcement. If you need technical assistance in submitting your application, or are unable to apply on-line and desire to obtain an Applicant Questionnaire package, please contact AVUE Direct Services at 1-800-407-0147, or email at JoeAvue@avuetech.com.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the following address: USAID, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
SELECTIVE SERVICE. As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
BASIS OF RATING: Qualified applicants receive a score of 70 to 100 before veteran's preference points are applied (if applicable). You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position that show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement. USAID must be able to conduct reference checks as part of its assessment process. Applicants who do not permit reference checks from previous employers may be disqualified.
IMPORTANT: If you are found to have rated your self assessment higher than the information in your on-line application, supporting documentation narratives, and/or any other relevant part of your application package; including attachments, a score will manually be determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lowered score and may also eliminate you from the best qualified list.
WHERE ARE WE?
USAIDs 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.ABOUT USAID
ABOUT USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is looking for dynamic, committed professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of millions across the globe. We are an independent federal agency with a long history of extending a helping hand to people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster, or striving to live in a free and democratic country. USAID?s work in development joins diplomacy and defense as one of the three key pillars of our nation?s foreign policy. USAID Foreign Service Officers are typically accorded diplomatic status when posted overseas. Our work supports long-term economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in more than 100 countries in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia; the Middle East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID works in close partnership with the governments and people in those countries, as well as with private voluntary organizations, universities, American businesses, other governments, trade and professional associations, faith-based organizations, and other U.S. government agencies. Our Foreign Service Officers work alongside Civil Service employees and contracted staff in our offices in Washington, DC and overseas. USAID offers generous federal benefits that include health and life insurance; annual, sick and home leave; contributory government pension system; assistance with repayment of student loans; and while serving overseas, government-provided housing, shipment of household effects, and other support. To learn more about USAID and our current job opportunities, please go to www.usaid.gov.
Actual salary and grade level of selected candidates will be determined based on prior work experience and salary history.
You are encouraged to review the descriptions of all announced vacancies found on the USAID Human Resources Website at http://www.usaid.gov/careers/applicant.html to determine which positions offer the best fit for your interests and qualifications.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Current USAID Foreign Service career and career candidate employees are not eligible to apply to this announcement. Applicants who previously applied for this mid-level position and were interviewed will not be invited for another interview within a 12 month period.
To be considered, applicants must answer all questions in the applicant questionnaire - and attach or submit all documents required to show proof that they have met the qualifications listed (including transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc.)
USAID is seeking applicants with a CPA certificate and prior work experience in accounting, auditing, financial management or budgeting to serve as Financial Management Officers in our field offices overseas.
You are encouraged to review the descriptions of all announced vacancies found on the USAID Human Resources Website at http://www.usaid.gov/careers/applicant.html to determine which positions offer the best fit for your interests and qualifications.
Current USAID Foreign Service career and career candidate employees are not eligible to apply to this announcement. Applicants who previously applied for this mid-level position and were interviewed will not be invited for another interview within a 12 month period.
To be considered, applicants must answer all questions in the applicant questionnaire - including providing written explanations of competency self-assessments - and attach or submit all documents required to show proof that they have met the qualifications listed (including transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc.)
Financial Management Officers direct the accounting and payment operations in USAID missions worldwide. In addition, they provide significant levels of advisory services to all levels of the mission and host country governments. This includes administrative, operational, and program matters concerning financial, budgetary and resource management, and implementation issues.
Applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this announcement. If you need technical assistance in submitting your application, or are unable to apply on-line and desire to obtain an Applicant Questionnaire package, please contact AVUE Direct Services at 1-800-407-0147, or email at JoeAvue@avuetech.com.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the following address: USAID, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
SELECTIVE SERVICE. As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
BASIS OF RATING: Qualified applicants receive a score of 70 to 100 before veteran's preference points are applied (if applicable). You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position that show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement. USAID must be able to conduct reference checks as part of its assessment process. Applicants who do not permit reference checks from previous employers may be disqualified.
IMPORTANT: If you are found to have rated your self assessment higher than the information in your on-line application, supporting documentation narratives, and/or any other relevant part of your application package; including attachments, a score will manually be determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lowered score and may also eliminate you from the best qualified list.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
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=SAWXJ.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Documents That May Be Required for Verification Of Eligibility:
* Proof of United States Citizenship (birth certificate or other acceptable documentation).
* Proof of military service (DD214s or other equivalent documents).
* Proof of government service providing reinstatement eligibility Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 or other equivalent document
* SF15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference and appropriate documentation (for 10-point compensable or non-compensable disability preference, Purple Heart, disability pension, or preference based on service of spouse or child).
* Proof of eligibility for priority placement consideration under Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); i.e., copy of appropriate documentation such as RIF separation notice, or other notice of eligibility.
* Proof of eligibility for special appointment authorities for people with disabilities. Proof of disability from military service (i.e., letter from
Veterans Administration or a branch of the armed forces indicating disability and the amount [%] of the disability, or certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or Veterans Administration).
* Proof of government service meeting time-in-grade requirements.
* Copy of college transcript if education was used to qualify you for the position.
* Proof of United States Citizenship (birth certificate or other acceptable documentation).
* Proof of military service (DD214s or other equivalent documents).
* Proof of government service providing reinstatement eligibility Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 or other equivalent document
* SF15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference and appropriate documentation (for 10-point compensable or non-compensable disability preference, Purple Heart, disability pension, or preference based on service of spouse or child).
* Proof of eligibility for priority placement consideration under Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); i.e., copy of appropriate documentation such as RIF separation notice, or other notice of eligibility.
* Proof of eligibility for special appointment authorities for people with disabilities. Proof of disability from military service (i.e., letter from
Veterans Administration or a branch of the armed forces indicating disability and the amount [%] of the disability, or certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or Veterans Administration).
* Proof of government service meeting time-in-grade requirements.
* Copy of college transcript if education was used to qualify you for the position.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Gladys Parker
Phone: 2027120180
Email: gparker@usaid.govAgency Information:
USAID
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
RRB/ITC
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20523
US
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
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