GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: The USAID Project Management Specialist (Private Sector/Energy/Finance/Trade) position is located within the USAID/Honduras Economic Growth Office (EG). The incumbent, in collaboration with the USAID Project Management Specialist (Food Security & Energy) and the USAID Project Management Specialist (Private Sector & Energy), provides technical guidance, strategic programming advice, and direct management of USAID private sector engagement and alliance building, access to finance across technical sectors, and energy sector reform, all of which are of high diplomatic importance to the Governments of the United States and Honduras.
The incumbent is responsible for the achievement of results established for catalyzing private sector investment, facilitating greater inclusive access to finance, improving cross-border trade, and the provision of technical assistance to key actors in the energy sector, as presented in relevant USAID approved strategic and procurement documents.
The USAID Project Management Specialist (Private Sector/Energy/Finance/Trade) will directly report to the USAID Project Management Specialist (Food Security & Energy) position or designee.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of prior work experience with a proven capacity to work independently in a program management capacity is required. This experience must be related to the design, management, administration, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of development programs or related development assistance work with other donors, host government entities or civil society organizations. Those candidates with additional professional experience relevant to the position are strongly encouraged to apply.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, or other related field is required. Applicants possessing higher level degrees are also strongly encouraged to apply.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Level IV (fluent) in English and Spanish is required. At this level, the incumbent must have a high degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an interpreter. Written English skills are particularly important. Must be able to clearly express ideas and concepts accurately both verbally and in writing. This may be tested.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The contractor must have detailed knowledge in principles of private sector engagement, finance, energy, trade, and other related fields. The incumbent must also have expert knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn about Honduras’s particular energy reform challenges, regional trade issues, the local banking sector, and other areas.
Note: All our positions are of indistinct age and gender.
CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:
March 1, 2024 (Midnight Local time, Tegucigalpa, Honduras)
SUBMITTING AN OFFER:
Applicants must follow these instructions when applying to USAID/Honduras’ vacant positions.
1. Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the following, all included in one single PDF file:
a) Cover Letter
b) A current resume or curriculum vitae in English;
c) Any other documentation such as diplomas or proof of the education requirement listed on Section II of this solicitation.
2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, Item 3, and submitted to: [email protected]
3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference in the e-mail Subject Line the following:
“USAID Project Management Specialist (Food Security and Environment) – SOL No. 72052223R10018” or “USAID Project Management Specialist (Private Sector, Energy, Finance & Trade) – SOL No. 72052223R10018”
The US Mission in Tegucigalpa, Honduras provides Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) and fair and equitable treatment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
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