PD_USAID_Assistant-Administrator-for-Latin-America-and-the-Carribean

Position Description

assistant administrator (Latin america and the carribean), united states agency for international development

Overview

Senate Committee

Foreign Relations

Agency Mission

To end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity

Position Overview

The assistant administrator of the Bureau for Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) directs and supervises activities of the bureau and its overseas organizations.

Compensation

Level IV $161,900 (5 U.S.C. § 5315)¹ _{2017 data}

Position Reports to

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator² _{https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization}

Responsibilities

Management Scope

The assistant administrator for LAC oversees the Haiti Task Team; the Office of Caribbean Affairs; the Office of Latin American Affairs; the Office of Regional Sustainable Development; and the Office of Strategy and Programs.³ _{https://lo.bvdep.com/OrgChart.asp?curp=1&LDIBookId=19&LDISectio
Id=201&LDIOrgId=155119}

Primary Responsibilities

® Directs the formulation of U.S. development programs; approves programs and projects; and authorizes the execution of development assistance agreements with Latin American and Caribbean countries, and regional organizations
® Submits an annual budget and assists in presenting the bureau’s program and budget to Congress
® Ensures the integrationu2014within the regionu2014of economic growth, agriculture and trade; democracy and governance; education and human resources; population and health; and environment resources with USAID-financed resources
® Approves and directs the allocation of available resources among LAC offices and overseas missions; oversees the implementation of programs and projects; monitors performance under loan and grant agreements, contracts and other operating agreements; and takes or recommends required remedial action⁴ _OPM

Strategic Goals and Priorities

[Depends on the policy priorities of the administration]

Requirements and Competencies

Requirements

® Prior government experience; knowledge of the legislative and federal budgeting process
® Experience in foreign affairs and with the region (preferred)
® Strong management experience
® Strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, or ability to form them

Competencies

® Strong communication and public-speaking skills
® Strong leadership and managerial skills
® Ability to work under high pressure and handle sensitive matters
® Energy for frequent travel
® Excellent negotiation skills
® Ability to work across party lines

Past Appointees

Marcela Escobari (2016 to 2017): Executive Director, Harvard Center for International Development; Board Member, Root Capital; Director, OTF Group⁵ _{https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelaescobari/}
Mark Feierstein (2010 to 2013): Vice President and Principal, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner; Director, Global Elections, USAID; Special Assistant, Permanent Mission of the U.S.A. to the Organization of American States, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State⁶ _{Leadership Directories: https://lo.bvdep.com/PeopleDocument.asp?Perso
Id=-1&LDIPeopleId=803266&Save=1}
Paul J. Bonicelli (2007 to 2008): Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, USAID; Dean, Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Government, Patrick Henry College; Professional Staff Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives⁷ _{Leadership Directories: https://lo.bvdep.com/PeopleDocument.asp?Perso
Id=-1&LDIPeopleId=639743&Save=1}
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