General Statement of Purpose of the Contract:
The USAID Project Management Assistant (Localization) position is located in the Democracy and Governance Office (DGO) and works under the supervision of the USAID Project Management Specialist (Operations and Management Team Lead) position. The incumbent will primarily support the Agreement Officer Representative/Contracting Officer Representative (AOR/CORs) of DGO in managing Localization Activities that are implementing by local NGOs. The primary responsibilities will include assisting and providing support to AOR/CORs in overseeing and managing localization activities, serve as activity manager for a number of activities, contracts, and agreements, which may range from less to mid complex/dollar value mechanisms. The incumbent will provide support to the USAID/Honduras Mission in developing, planning, implementing, managing, and monitoring the Democracy and Governance office’s portfolio particularly related to the localization activities including governance, rule of law and justice, citizen security and human rights. In conjunction with other DG Office staff, he/she will contribute to Office and Mission actions related to strategy development, project design, budgeting, program implementation and monitoring, conducting analyses, assessments, and evaluations, and the close-out of programs. The incumbent will work with Operations and Management Team members including the budget specialist, the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) specialist and assist them in budget and MEL related tasks.
The incumbent will collaborate with mid-level colleagues from the local donor community, national government, and non-governmental organizations as well as with USAID/Honduras and other U.S. Government colleagues both in Honduras and Washington, D.C. The incumbent’s duties will involve participation in the full range of consultative, monitoring, management, data collection and analysis, and evaluative aspects of the DG portfolio. The job holder will be required to support and participate in a wide variety of technical activities and attend meetings, monitor programs through field visits, participate in the evaluation of programs, recommend solutions to problems that arise, and report on finances and achievements or problems in support. The employee will assist in the identification and facilitation of partnerships with local organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), media, professional associations, USAID implementing partners, and other donors.

EDUCATION: At least two years of college or university studies in the areas of political science, law, public financial management, public administration, social sciences, or related field is required. Applicants possessing higher level degrees are also strongly encouraged to apply.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in either designing, implementing, monitoring, managing, or contributing towards development activities and programs/projects with local organizations and institutional or with international organizations. Those candidates with additional professional experience relevant to the position are strongly encouraged to apply.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Level IV (fluent) in English and Spanish is required This may be tested.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: In-depth knowledge of Honduran institutions, practices, and procedures within Honduran institutions. Strong understanding of civic participation, transparency, and anti-corruption is required. Must have a good understanding of, public administration, electoral reform, civil society development and transformation of government strategy. Advanced knowledge of the political, economic, social, and cultural environment in Honduras.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong analytical and research skills are required in order to understand Mission strategies, policies, and regulations in program management. Leadership and initiative will be important in order to best support the management of a less to mid complex program and the contribution to complex program, with minimal supervision, using a team-based approach. Strong interpersonal, management, and excellent communications skills are required. Must have a keen ability to perceive, anticipate, and adapt to changing circumstances, and to understand complex and politically sensitive issues. Tact, diplomacy, and discretion is critical. Computer skills required include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Google and web-based applications. This may be tested.

Suggested Checklist for proper submission of information and application requirements
1. Complete Solicitation has been read.
2. Cover Letter in English
3. Curriculum Vitae in English.
4. Proof of diplomas to support the Education Requirement are included.
5. Copy Of Honduran ID Card.
6. Application Package converted in one single PDF. format.
7. Naming convention for Application Package in one single PDF. file is:
“First Name, Middle Name, Last Name”, i.e. “John Allan Doe Smith”.
8. The Subject Line on the email reads as follows:
“USAID Project Management Assistant (Localization) - SOL No. 72052224R10011”.
9. The application package is sent to the email addresses: [email protected]
10. The full application package must be submitted by March 20, 2024 (Midnight Local Time - Tegucigalpa, Honduras). Application packages submitted after this Closing Date/Time will not be accepted.