Bangladesh Vacancy Announcement 2017-34 – Senior Program Specialist, FSN-12

The Senior Program Specialist (SPS) occupies a key position in the Program Office. As the most senior Foreign Service National (FSN) in the office, s/he is expected to serve a leadership role in the Program Office and the Mission at large. S/he may be called upon to serve as the Acting Program Office Budget Team Leader. S/he is responsible for day-to-day coordination, oversight, and direction for the full range of Program Office functions and as such, will serve as a primary source of authoritative advice, guidance and analysis to support planning, design, and implementation of the USAID assistance program in Bangladesh. S/he works closely with all of the Mission’s technical offices and support offices to ensure smooth program implementation. In addition, s/he must interact and work with counterparts in other US Government Agencies with representatives at post to coordinate program planning, implementation, and reporting. Primary areas of responsibility include: liaison with high level host-country government counter-parts; Mission-wide program budget management and coordination; Mission-wide project development, design, and monitoring as well as implementation and oversight of local currency resources. The incumbent is expected to have a broad understanding of all activities undertaken by USAID/Bangladesh and to be familiar with USG and Agency policies and procedures, particularly as they relate to US development assistance.  In addition, the incumbent must have in-depth of knowledge as related to post policies and procedures and corresponding GOB policies and procedures. 

Applications for Employment:

Application Form AID-302-3

Note: We appreciate your interest in USAID. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Additionally, only candidates that are interviewed will be notified if the position is filled.