Announcement Number: Bogota-2021-020 Hiring Agency: Embassy Bogota Position Title: 72051421R10010 - Project Management Specialist Open to: All Interested Applicants (Governance) Open Period: 04/09/2021 - 04/30/2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-5 Series/Grade: LE - 4005 11 Salary: COP $119.905.204-COP $197.843.588/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) Promotion Potential: LE-11 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Bogota, CO Telework Eligible: No For More Info: USAID HR Section 571-275-4116 [email protected] Overview Hiring Path: Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All interested candidates Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type: Permanent Appointment Type Details: Initial period of one year. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional 1-year option period(s) for 4 years. Marketing Statement: USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Summary: The Project Management Specialist serves as a Cooperating Country National (CCN) professional responsible for leading and managing initiatives related to local governance within the USAID/Colombia Peacebuilding and Governance Office (PGO). Please read the POSITION DESCRIPTION for a detailed explanation of the position duties and responsibilities, READ carefully the SOLICITATION for a detailed explanation of the requirements and how to apply. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional Travel Possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands. Post Entry Training: Programming Foreign Assistance, Project Design and Management, Assistance and Acquisition for Contracting Officer’s Representatives, Financial Management Overview, USAID operating systems, appropriate leadership and other key skill training, and on-the-job training and orientation on USAID programs, procedures, and documentation. Requirements Education: A bachelor’s degree (or local equivalent) in international development, public policy, public administration, political science, law, economics, or related field is required. Prior Work Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in governance or a related field in Colombia is required. At least four years of prior experience in project management and development, including monitoring of indicators is required. Job Knowledge: General knowledge of PGO-related issues in international, Latin American and Colombian contexts. Thorough understanding of the history of the Colombian armed conflict, peace process and post-Accord context. Specific and thorough knowledge of local governance principles and practices and peace implementation in Colombia. Skills and Abilities: Strong communication (written and oral), interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision. Language Proficiency: Level IV English (spoken and written) and Level IV Spanish (spoken and written) are required. Benefits and Allowances Salary: Will be determined by the USAID Contracting Officer within the equivalent to FSN–11 salary range based on experience, qualifications, and salary history. BENEFITS and ALLOWANCES: Christmas Bonus: 1 month basic salary per year Vacation Bonus: 1 month basic salary per year Service Bonus: 1 month basic salary per year Education Allowance (if applicable) Benefit Allowance: Cps $1,072,273 per year Meal Allowance: Cps $751,955 per year Life/Accident/Disability Insurance (Voluntary participation) Supplemental Medical Insurance (Voluntary participation) FICA/Medicare deductions applied (for US citizens only). Please be advised that all bonuses and allowances are paid proportionately; actual payments are pro-rated according to the number of months worked during the pay year. How to Apply Visit the U.S. Mission in Bogota website: https://co.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ Click on “Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA)”. Select the position of your interest by clicking on the vacancy title. Pay special attention to the “ Language Testing Procedures ”. Eligible applicants are required to complete this online application process and submit any applicable required documents by [e.g., 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)] on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you must contact the human resources office no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement. An alternative application method will be provided upon approval of the hardship notification. #J-18808-Ljbffr