Deputy Resident Country Director

Millennium Challenge Corporation

• Email Address: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
• Phone: 253-573-1877 x 209
• Posting Date: 5/28/2008

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a 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 health and education. 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, a multi-year financial plan, and a plan to ensure fiscal accountability for the use of MCA assistance.

The Department of Compact Development manages MCC’s relationship with eligible countries through the various stages of the development of the compact program, compact negotiation/signature, the establishment and start-up of the accountable entity in-country, and the pre-implementation preparations leading to entry-into-force (EIF). The Department of Compact Implementation then manages MCC's relationship with compact countries and maintains continuous contact throughout the five-year period of program implementation. In particular, the Department of Compact Implementation works closely with the country during the program's implementation through a resident country team overseas as well as and implementation support team based in Washington D.C. The resident country team has primary responsibility of overseeing compact implementation to ensure that the program achieves expected results and complies with MCC standards.

MCC is listed as one of the top ten places to work in the Federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management’s survey.

NOTES:

This position is presently located in the Department of Compact Development. This position serves as Deputy Resident Country Director (DRCD) and reports to the Resident Country Director (RCD) and Managing Director, Compact Development. As an official government employee, the DRCD is part of the U.S. country team at the U.S. Embassy, and must collaborate closely with various elements of the U.S. embassy. The incumbent will be based in Windhoek, Namibia.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME Excepted Service TERM POSITION Not-To-Exceed 5-years (The MCC has the option of extending a term appointment).

More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Required international travel may be as low as 15% of the time, but travel in country may be as high as 50% of the time.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Relocation expenses to post will be authorized.

Recruitment incentives will not 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:

The DRCD will help create effective relationships with relevant government officials in Namibia, with MCC Washington staff, other donors and the public and other stakeholders, as well as with other US agencies. The DRCD will work with staff at post to ensure delivery of administrative services to be provided through an International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) agreement. The DRCD will lead the preparation of analytical, background, and public diplomacy materials, and host meetings and events, including public outreach.

Specific roles and responsibilities of the DRCD include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Oversight of Compact Implementation

•Understand the details of the MCA partner country’s Compact program activities, implementation processes and milestones, key documents and dates.

•Assist the RCD to provide oversight, feedback, and guidance to country officials with respect to the implementation of the Compact program.

•Develop and make use of all information sources, contacts, and analytical material to monitor and report to MCC Washington on Compact implementation by MCA-Namibia. Assist the RCD to coordinate with MCA-Namibia and MCC Washington to achieve the timely delivery of such reports, plans, procurement documents, approvals, and agreements as may be required for program implementation.

•Carry out such activities as may be required, in concert with the RCD and MCC Washington staff, to ensure proper implementation of MCC’s approvals and other internal control procedures, as well as to advance audit and impact evaluation efforts.

•Assist coordination between MCA-Namibia, the Government of Namibia (GRN), MCC Resident Mission, and MCC Washington on technical implementation issues, bringing to bear incumbent’s own experience and expertise as appropriate.

•Anticipate and troubleshoot potential problems (including substantive or administrative issues) and track milestones and concrete progress on Compact implementation and suggest appropriate action such as program modifications, and engage on Monitoring and Evaluation and impact evaluations.

•Perform site visits and report on Compact implementation progress.

USG Relations and Communications

•Assist the RCD to respond to inquiries from the GRN , MCC Washington, Congress, other USG agencies, and MCC stakeholders in-country;

•Support the RCD’s efforts to keep the Chief of Mission (Ambassador or Charge) informed regarding MCC activities and developments in-country. Attend and participate in the Ambassador’s Country Team meetings, as well as classified security, CODEL and other briefings for senior USG officials.

Donor Coordination and External Relations

•Develop and maintain information on other donor activities, donor and academic studies, and private sector experiences and approaches to the technical aspects of the Compact’s key sectors and activities.

•Assist with organizing public outreach and representational events in-country relating to MCC activities and Compact implementation, including helping to represent MCC in interactions with CODELs, other donors, representatives of the local business community and civil society, and other interested parties in the country.

•Prepare and clear, as requested by the RCD, briefing papers, speeches, talking points, and reports on Compact implementation and issues related to MCC activities and approaches

Office Management

•Provide day-to-day management of the staff, office and budget, in close coordination on administrative matters with relevant staff at post and/or MCC Washington, as directed by the RCD.

•Assist the RCD, as needed, with recruit of MCC Locally Engaged Staff (LES) stationed in-country, in accordance with approved MCC internal guidelines and procedures.

•Assist the RCD with managing, supervising, and reporting on MCC’s in-country presence, including procurement, staffing, budgeting, financial and asset management needs, and coordinate in-country visits by MCC staff and technical advisors.

Other

•Carry out such other roles and responsibilities and special projects related to MCC activities as may be delegated or requested by the RCD and MCC Washington.

•Formally act as the RCD when so delegated in case of the RCD’s absence and/or incapacity

Highly Desired:

•Experience living and/or working in developing countries, particularly in Africa.

•An advanced degree in finance, economics, international development, business, civil engineering, or a related discipline

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES :

Development Experience

Program Management

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity and International Perspective

Representational Capability

Financial Management

Information Technology Skills and Communication

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the MC-3 level includes 5 years of experience in developing countries, either in the private sector or with an international financial institution, multilateral organization, international or local NGO, the U.S. Government or other internationally-focused entity.

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/competencies listed on this vacancy 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.

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.

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.

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.

As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.

If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

This appointment requires completion of a one-year trial period. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.

LOCATION: Namibia
SALARY RANGE: $98,000.00-$136,000.00
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MCC-08-0061
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens - Open to all US citizens.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 60 Months
CONTACT NAME: Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (253) 573-1877 x 209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html