The Program Assistant is supervised by the USAID/Benin Country Representative. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide full programmatic and administrative coverage for front office and General Development Office; the incumbent will provide program assistance support to the Regional Mission’s operations in Benin and will also support the Program Office.

The Country Rep. is the principal officer, responsible for all aspect of the operations of A.I.D activity in the host country. He assures that all functions are being efficiently performed and U.S. development assistance objectives are attained. The Program Office provides leadership and support on strategic planning, program design and development, monitoring and evaluation. The USAID/Benin General Development Office addresses the USG in all non- traditional health activities and programs to ensure best practices in good governance, as well as prevention/response to gender based violence. The office also supports strategic investments in the agricultural sector through the West Africa regional Programs to reinforce national and bilateral programs. The USAID/Benin program, with an annual program budget of about $30 million, has major initiatives, including the Department of State's West Africa Cooperative Security Initiative (WACSI) and President Malaria Initiatives (PMI), health, good governance, women’s component and food security.