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Program Associate - Washington, United States - ZemiTek LLC
Description
Who We Are:
ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions.
Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.
Position Description:
GSV has been contracted by the USAID Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) to provide institutional staffing support. The Center for Conflict and Violence Prevention (CVP) leads USAID's efforts to identify and analyze sources of conflict. The Center supports USAID early responses to address the causes and consequences of fragility, conflict, and violence. The Center also integrates conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding approaches into policies, analyses, strategies, and programs.
As a result, CVP advances USAID programs that prevent conflict and atrocities before they spread; enhances partner countries' peace operations, training, and deployment capabilities; and helps address countries' governance challenges that are often the root cause of conflict.
To achieve these aims, CVP:
As a member of the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS)/CVP Program and Budget Division (PBD), the WPS Program Associate will be a member of the Funds Team and support the management of the WPS Incentive Fund.
WPS Incentive Fund activities supports USAID's efforts to strengthen the prospects for peace and security through the empowerment and protection of women and girls in countries affected by crisis, conflict, insecurity, environmental stressors or political transitions.
The Program Associate will work alongside the Funds Team Lead managing the WPS Incentive Fund.
The individual will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to conducting analysis, monitoring WPS Incentive Fund activity implementation, assisting with the development of program and portfolio-level documents, ensuring data quality of WPS Incentive Fund activities, and managing Interagency reviews and clearances of key WPS Incentive Fund documents and actions.
These tasks will be executed in collaboration with CVP staff, including the Funds Team Lead; Communications specialist; Knowledge Management specialist; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning specialists; the Center's Leadership and Learning and Field Partnerships divisions, and the CPS Bureau Program Office.
This position serves as an integral part of CPS' Conflict Violence Prevention team.As a member of PBD, the WPS program associate will support the management of the WPS Fund under the direction of CVP's PBD leadership.
The WPS program associate will ensure that CVP's role in the management of WPS is elevated at CPS and within other bureaus.
The associate will be responsible for ensuring that WPS incentive funds are used for purposes that are most suitable for the funds and in line with congressional and interagency intent.
The full-time position is located in the Washington, D.C.area and is required to be in office at least three (3) days a week, subject to change if requirements shift.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance, and the start date is immediate.Location:
Washington, DC
Position Type:
Full-Time, Hybrid (three days in the office; telework)
Salary Range:
Starting at $78,000
Clearance:
Able to obtain a secret level clearance (US Citizenship required)
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Support the management of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Incentive Fund, providing activity oversight and technical guidance.
Collect and analyze information from regional and technical bureaus at USAID, Department of State, Department of Defense, other USG Government agencies, USAID Missions, and implementing partners related to WPS programming.
Work collaboratively with the WPS policy team and the CPS Program Office.Analyze diverse programmatic information and recommend solutions.
Draft and monitor the clearance process for WPS Incentive Fund-related documents, including country recommendations and activity approvals.
Seek opportunities to integrate WPS principles into other USAID-managed funds or programming and lead integration initiatives.
Support the development of partnerships and collaborate with representatives of international and non-governmental organizations related to USAID's WPS Incentive Funds.
Assist in the review of acquisition and assistance documents, including strategic planning, solicitations, scopes of work, budgets, and knowledge management.
Provide expert WPS and gender equality technical expertise and guidance to USAID Missions implementing WPS Incentive Fund activities.Analyze WPS Incentive Fund-related legislation, regulations, and implementation to improve fund management.
Generate and disseminate learning, organize and facilitate opportunities to share lessons learned and best practices, and adapt WPS programming.
Work independently and within USAID on monitoring and evaluation (M&E), environmental compliance, communications, WPS Act congressional reporting, and other legislative affairs-related actions for the WPS Incentive Fund.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field, such as international development/affairs, political science, regional studies, or public administration and three (3) years' experience working on/for civil society organizations, international development, foreign policy, academia, or other relevant programs in USG Agencies and Departments
Technical knowledge related to gender equality, women empowerment, or women, peace, and security, or an understanding of programming in international development work.
Strong proficiency in the use of Google applications.Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and collaboratively, build consensus, and bridge diverse perspectives and interests.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and handle multiple tasks with strong organizational skills.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret-level security clearance.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in a related field, such as international development/affairs, political science, regional studies, or public administration and five (5) years' experience working on/for civil society organizations, international development, foreign policy, academia, or other relevant programs in USG Agencies and Departments
Experience in one or more of the following: monitoring and evaluation, communities of practice, stakeholder engagement, organizational development, budget formulation, and field research.
Knowledge of U.S.Government administrative policies and procedures.Hold an existing U.S. Secret-level (or above) security clearance.
What We Believe:
ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.