USPSC Food for Peace Officer/Senior Food for Peace Officer

May 7, 2019 | USAID
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The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Food for Peace (FFP) is the largest provider of food assistance in the world. FFP works together with others to reduce hunger and malnutrition and assure that adequate, safe and nutritious food is available, accessible to and well-utilized by all individuals at all times to support a healthy and productive life. Each year on average, FFP provides more than $2 billion of food assistance, reaching 45-55 million beneficiaries in approximately 50 countries.

FFP works in both emergency and development contexts, with emergency and recovery activities comprising 80 percent of total spending. Through its emergency activities, FFP strives to provide food assistance to save lives, reduce suffering and support the early recovery of populations affected by both conflict and natural disasters.

FFP also recognizes that repeatedly responding to emergencies is not sufficient to end hunger and increase food security. FFP development activities help chronically food insecure populations reduce their long-term need for food assistance by strengthening the capacity of developing societies to ensure access to food for their most vulnerable communities and individuals, especially women and children. FFP also helps individuals and communities better withstand future shocks through resilience-building activities.

FFP works closely with many other parts of USAID, especially the Bureau for Food Security, which plays a key role in implementing the President’s Feed the Future initiative, and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), which leads on disaster response around the world. Food for Peace employs a staff of over 100 in Washington and also has officers posted abroad.

More Information on FFP is available at: https://www.usaid.gov/food-assistance.

INTRODUCTION

At the GS-11 level, the incumbent serves as a Food for Peace Officer (FFPO). The primary role of the FFPO working at the GS-11 level will be to support a Senior Food for Peace Officer (SFFPO) in the management of one or more country portfolios.

At the GS-12 and GS-13 levels, the primary roles of the FFPO and the SFFPO are to analyze food needs, recommend and implement food security strategies, and manage FFP food assistance programs carried out by implementing partners. These partners are predominantly Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) and Public International Organizations (PIOs) such as the United Nations World Food Program (UN/WFP) in one or more countries.

SELECTION FACTORS

Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. Selection factors include:

• Applicant is a U.S. Citizen; 
• Submission of a current resume, with complete contact information;
• Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs);
• USPSC Application form AID 309-2. Applicants are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed and scanned. Electronic signatures will not be accepted;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level within nine months following the job offer acceptance;
• Satisfactory verification of academic credentials;
• Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance within a six month period; and
• Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

Applicants not meeting minimum qualifications will not be evaluated further.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Minimum Qualifications: Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the education and experience factors at the GS-11 equivalent are considered NOT qualified for the position. Applicants must apply for all levels for which they wish to be considered. Once an applicant has been selected, then the candidate will begin at the GS-11 or GS-12 or GS-13 equivalent depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

At the GS-11 Equivalent Level:

A Bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian assistance and/or international development, of which one (1) year must be related to international food and nutrition security (in-kind food aid, local/regional purchase, cash transfer or food voucher programs) in needs assessment, analysis, and implementing emergency or development food assistance activities. Experience or technical skills in nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), markets, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are highly desired.

OR

A Master’s degree with at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian assistance and/or international development, of which one (1) year must be related to international food and nutrition security (in-kind food aid, local/regional purchase, cash transfer or food voucher programs) in needs assessment, analysis, and implementing emergency or development food assistance activities. Experience or technical skills in nutrition, WASH, markets, and M&E are highly desired.

At the GS-12 Equivalent Level:

A Bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian assistance and/or international development, of which two (2) years must be related to international food and nutrition security (in-kind food aid, local/regional purchase, cash transfer or food voucher programs) in needs assessment, analysis, and implementing emergency or development food assistance activities. A minimum of one (1) year of overseas professional experience in a developing country is required. Experience or technical skills in nutrition, WASH, markets, and M&E are highly desired.

OR

A Master’s degree with at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian assistance and/or international development, of which two (2) years must be related to international food and nutrition security (in-kind food aid, local/regional purchase, cash transfer or food voucher programs) in needs assessment, analysis, and implementing emergency or development food assistance activities. A minimum of one (1) year of overseas professional experience in a developing country is required. Experience or technical skills in nutrition, WASH, markets, and M&E are highly desired.

At the GS-13 Equivalent level:

A Bachelor’s degree with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian assistance and/or international development, of which three (3) years must be related to international food and nutrition security (in-kind food aid, local/regional purchase, cash transfer or food voucher programs) in needs assessment, analysis, and implementing emergency or development food assistance activities. A minimum of two (2) years of overseas professional experience in a developing country is required. Experience or technical skills in nutrition, WASH, markets, and M&E are highly desired.

OR

A Master’s degree with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian assistance and/or international development, of which three (3) years must be related to international food and nutrition security (in-kind food aid, local/regional purchase, cash transfer or food voucher programs) in needs assessment, analysis, and implementing emergency or development food assistance activities. A minimum of two (2) years of overseas professional experience in a developing country is required. Experience or technical skills in nutrition, WASH, markets, and M&E are highly desired.