Director MC 0301-03
Millennium Challenge Corporation
- Phone: 253-573-1877 x 209
- Posting Date: 5/29/2008
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide grant assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in eligible developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. To receive assistance, eligible countries enter into a public agreement (Compact) with the MCC that includes a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives, 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. MCC is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the Federal government by the Office of Personnel Management's 2006 survey.
The Department of Compact Development manages MCC's relationship with eligible countries and maintains continuous contact with eligible countries for all phases of the relationship until entry-into-force (EIF): initial economic analyses, project development, proposal feasibility studies, compact negotiation and compact implementation. In particular, the Department maintains regular contact with the eligible countries as they undertake the process of identifying their constraints to poverty reduction and economic growth, prioritizing interventions to address these constraints and developing their MCC program proposal. The Department also acts as the coordinator for MCC's appraisal process relating to eligible country proposals and works closely as a team with MCC staff from the Compact Implementation and Legal Departments in carrying out its work. After completion of the country proposal, the Department coordinates compact negotiation and works closely with the country during the program's early phase of implementation (from signing to EIF).
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This position is located in the Development Division within the Department of Compact Development (DCD). The incumbent of this position will serve as a Director and the Transaction Team Leader for the Philippines and report to the Managing Director for Compact Development. The Director is responsible for performing a variety of assignments relating to compact development and negotiation with a specific MCC eligible country while based in Washington, DC. During the Compact development and negotiation phase, the Country Director will coordinate the activities of multidisciplinary teams through the proposal development and appraisal process. After the Compact agreement has been executed, the incumbent, if appropriate, will take on a monitoring and oversight role during the compact’s implementation. The incumbent responsibilities include but are not limited to, acting as a resource to the MCC regarding budgeting, finance, and overall compact implementation operations.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
This is a TERM (time limited) Appointment NTE 2 yrs (The MCC has the option of extending a term appointment up to 4 years).
More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Applicants are encouraged to apply soon since a Best Qualified List can be drawn at any time without prior notice.
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 by the closing date of this announcement.
Required overnight travel may be as high as 30% or more. Travel abroad, sometimes on short notice and under pressing conditions to remote areas, is required.
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:
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing regular leadership and guidance to the Philippines transaction team, and participate in senior level discussions on compact development in the Philippines.
Taking a lead role in managing MCC's relations with the Philippines.
Monitoring key strategy and policy issues relating to the Philippines and providing the relevant regional Managing Director (and other senior staff, as appropriate) and senior management with concise analysis of these issues, along with considered judgments and recommendations.
Maintaining regular contact and relations with counterparts/partners in United States Government agencies, eligible countries and other entities.
Preparing background, analysis and recommendations for senior management use at meetings, external events.
Assisting in the coordination of other MCC activities and representing MCC with governments, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, academia and civil society.
Specific responsibilities during the Compact development and assessment phase include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing leadership to the Philippines transaction team during the proposal development and appraisal process.
Exercising effective management over relevant staff, facilities and resources, including direct supervision of Associate Country Director, Program Officers and Program Analyst.
Ensuring the preparation of all materials to be presented to MCC's Investment Committee and senior management during Compact development and assessment.
Performing other duties as assigned by the relevant Managing Director.
HIGHLY DESIRED:
An advanced degree in economics, international relations, international finance or business law.
SCREEN OUT ELEMENT(S):
Experience in developing economics, especially in the Philippines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES :
Knowledge of and experience applying project and financial management principles and techniques.
Experience communicating effectively with senior level foreign government, civil society and business leaders.
Experience monitoring key strategy and policy issues an providing management with concise analysis and recommendations.
Ability to manage and lead a team with respect to complex internal and peer reviews and complicated international transactions.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for Pay Band 03 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-13 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 of specialized experience are:
Experience assuming key responsibility for guiding compact development and preparing for compact implementation.
Experience leading, and engaging in deal making and portfolio management.
Experience assuming the lead in managing agency relations with an eligible country and troubleshooting as necessary.
Experience coordinating activities with respect to an agency operations in a specific country, including coordinating contacts between the agency and the specific country.
Experience communicating effectively with senior level foreign government, civil society and business leaders.
Experience monitoring key strategy and policy issues and to providing management with concise analysis and recommendations.
BASIS OF RATING
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.
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.
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.
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $115,000.00-$138,000.00
CLOSE DATE: None
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MCC-08-0064
OPENING DATE: 5-29-2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens - Open to All Sources
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 2 Years
CONTACT NAME: Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
