Program Officer - USAID
Chickasaw Nation Industries
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SUMMARY
The experienced Program Officer supports our contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Europe and Eurasia (E&E). Provides Program Office and Mission Environmental Office support to USAID/Belarus for a period of six months. Must be knowledgeable of USAID guidance and best practices in program planning, design, analysis, and strategy development. Additionally, should have experience in applying and providing expert guidance on Automated Directives System (ADS) requirements. Serves as the Mission Environmental Officer for USAID/Belarus, ensuring compliance with Regulation 216 (Reg 216), and engaging with E&E Bureau and Agency stakeholders on environmental issues.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to pass a customer background check for access to facilities, equipment and property. This Homeland Security Investigation requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of (3) three years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Program Officer Support:
Assists with mission project and activity design.
Reviews project and activity design documents.
Provides periodic consultation on ADS requirements.
Implements program design best practices.
Conducts necessary programmatic analyses.
Provides expert guidance on USAID ADS requirements.
Develops and analyze program strategies.
Mission Environmental Officer Duties:
Conducts environmental analyses in compliance with Reg 216 requirements.
Prepares required reports on environmental and climate change issues.
Ensures projects consider environmental sustainability and comply with U.S. environmental laws and standards.
Identifies and implement mitigation measures to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
Engages with E&E Bureau and Agency stakeholders on environmental issues.
Coordinates with the Bureau Environmental Office and Agency environmental staff.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of (3) three years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
In-depth knowledge of USAID guidance and best practices in program planning, design, analysis, and strategy development.
Experience in strategy development and applying USAID ADS requirements.
Proficiency in program planning, design, and analysis.
Competency in conducting environmental analyses and reporting.
Ability to ensure compliance with Reg 216 requirements, including conducting environmental impact assessments and implementing sustainability measures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
CNI CORE COMPETENCIES
Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.
COMPLIANCE
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.
EOE including Disability/Vet
The pay range for this role is $ 57.12 - $ 70.00 USD Hourly, with the final offer amount dependent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- STD/LTD/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Training and Development Opportunities
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