Program Officer
Millennium Challenge Corporation
- Email Address: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
- Phone: 253-573-1877 x 209
- Posting Date: 5/28/2008
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SALARY RANGE: $57,000.00-$73,000.00
CLOSE DATE: None
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MCC-08-0063
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a new U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC Is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the Federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management’s survey. To receive assistance, eligible countries are required to enter into a public agreement (Compact) with the MCC that includes a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives, regular benchmarks to measure progress, multi-year financial plan, and a plan to ensure fiscal accountability for the use of MCA assistance.
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This position is located in the Division of Technical Assessment within the Department of Compact Development.
The incumbent of this position serves as the Program Officer (PO) and reports to the Managing Director for Technical Assessment. The PO performs a variety of assignments. The Program Officer is responsible for supporting multiple country transaction teams while developing Compacts, by providing timely and relevant assessment of countries’ Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems. The position has key responsibility for supporting the development of M&E plans and input to all preparatory Compact Development documents. (Additional information on M&E plan development can be found on MCC’s web site). The position is expected to place strong emphasis on research, data analysis and teamwork.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
This is a career ladder position. The incumbent may be promoted up to the Associate Director Level, without further competition. MCC is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at the higher pay band and the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher pay band.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, granting of a federal security clearance, and ability to pass a drug test.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, as well as respond to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities narrative part of the application, by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Required overnight travel may be as high as 20% of the time. Travel abroad, sometimes on short notice and to remote areas, is required.
A one year probationary period is required unless met during prior Federal service. This appointment requires completion of a one-year probationary period. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) participates in E-verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
This announcement is being used to consider internal Merit Promotion and external candidates. You will be considered under all categories for which you are eligible.
DUTIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
Providing guidance to country counterparts on M&E throughout the Compact Development process in preparation for Compact Implementation.
Assisting in the assessment of private and public sector capacity to implement M&E activities in MCC countries.
Reviewing and providing comments on all documents submitted by country counterparts (e.g. proposals, concept papers, work plans, procurement plans, and Terms of Reference for studies and surveys).
Supporting negotiations with country counterparts to reach consensus on M&E plan content, which includes program logic, relevant indicators, impact evaluation designs, M&E budgets, and responsibilities for M&E plan implementation.
Working closely with sector experts within transaction teams to reach consensus on M&E plan content related to each Compact project.
Assisting Compact Development economists to calculate Economic Rates of Return for proposed programs and projects.
Reviewing project proposals against applicable evaluation literature to make investment recommendations.
If required, managing individual consultants or contractors to ensure that M&E deliverables and work products are acceptable.
Strengthening external partnerships to keep abreast of current thinking, techniques, and information resources related to M&E assessment, particularly in the context of international development.
Providing recommendations to Compact Development management, to DCD’s M&E Directors and Associate Directors, and to internal working groups led by practice leaders for performance monitoring and for impact evaluation.
Reviewing and analyzing operational documents in advance of meetings and preparing comments.
Preparing background and analysis for senior management use at meetings, external events, etc.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Managing Director
Highly Desired:
An advanced degree in Economics, International Relations, Policy Analysis, International Finance or Business.
Skill in statistical software (such as STATA/SPSS)
Proficiency in writing and speaking any of the following languages: French, Spanish or Portuguese.
SCREEN OUT ELEMENT(S):
Demonstrated ability to provide independent analysis and interpretation of performance data using advanced methods in economics, policy analysis, and/or statistics.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES :
Ability to devise creative and effective solutions to difficulties in monitoring and evaluating programs in poor countries with weak capacity.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team with staff from other international USG and host country institutions.
Ability to work independently and to assume new and increasingly challenging tasks.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Pay Band 04: Qualifying experience for Pay Band 04 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-9 or an equivalent level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are researching or analyzing established economic rate of return, monitoring and evaluating, statistical sampling and/or impact evaluation issues and methodologies; or researching and analyzing established best practices in areas related to monitoring and evaluation in order to provide advice and guidance on well-precedent issues.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for Pay Band 04 may be met by three (3) full academic years of graduate level education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.
The MCC does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited. To determine whether your college or university is accredited, visit: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.
Individuals with veteran's preference will be placed ahead of other applicants within each rating category. Preference-eligible veterans who have at least a 10 percent compensable service-connected disability, and who have met the basic qualification requirements, will be placed ahead of other applicants in the highest category for all but professional and scientific positions at the GS-09 or equivalent and above. For this type of position veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants in the category to which they are assigned based upon rating of their application.
There may be two or three quality categories: If three, they will be Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. If two, they will be Highly Qualified and Qualified.
Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.
Individuals with veteran's preference will be placed ahead of other applicants within each rating category. Preference-eligible veterans who have at least a 10 percent compensable service-connected disability, and who have met the basic qualification requirements, will be placed ahead of other applicants in the highest category for all but professional and scientific positions at the GS-09 or equivalent and above. For this type of position veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants in the category to which they are assigned based upon rating of their application.
There may be two or three quality categories: If three, they will be Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. If two, they will be Highly Qualified and Qualified.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
HOW TO APPLY: The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.mccjobs.us. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.
You must submit your application so that it is received by the closing date of the announcement.
The MCC does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited. A check as to whether any academic degree you have achieved was obtained from an accredited college or university will be conducted as part of the on-line application process. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: MCC, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must meet all of the general qualification requirements listed in order to receive consideration for this position. Also, demonstration of work supporting the general qualifications and KSAs MUST be documented and reflected in your work history within the body of your profile. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the application not being given consideration for the position.
Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the corporation. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS: MCC offers a wide array of benefits to its employees. Your type of appointment determines the benefits for which you are eligible.
MCC participates in the WMATA SmartBenefits Program. Employees are provided with a tax-free or pre-tax transit benefit up to $110 per month and a Metro parking lot benefit of $90 per month to cover the cost of parking at metro station lots.
Health Insurance - As a MCC employee, you may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, which offers over 100 optional plans. MCC pays a portion of your premiums. Your portion is paid with pre-tax dollars.
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers numerous life insurance options covering employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts - the Federal Flexible spending Accounts program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement Program - New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefits Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. If you are transferring from another agency and covered by Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you may continue in this program.
The Federal leave program offers exceptional time off benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, a leave share program and ten (10) paid holidays per year.
Other benefits include convenient location to metro, eligibility to join State Department Federal Credit Union, and free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facility.
