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Assistant Administrator for Asia

Assistant Administrator (ASIA), United States Agency for International Development
Responsibility
Management Scope

The assistant administrator for Asia oversees the Office of Administrative Management Services; the Office of East Asian Affairs; the Office of South and Central Asian Affairs; the Office of Strategic Planning and Operations; and the Office of Technical Services.3

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs the formulation of U.S. development programs; approves programs and projects; and authorizes the execution of development assistance agreements with Asian countries and regional organizations
• Submits an annual budget; assists in presenting the bureau’s program and budget to Congress; and ensures the integration, within the region, of Public Law 480 food aid resources with USAID-financed resources
• Approves and directs the allocation of available resources among ASIA 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

Strategic Goals and Priorities
[Depends on the policy priorities of the administration.]
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 Appointments
  • Jonathan Stivers (2015 to 2017): Senior Advisor to the Minority Leader, Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House of Representatives; Senior Advisor to the Minority Leader, Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House of Representatives; Senior Advisor to the Speaker, Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, House of Representatives5
  • Nisha Desai Biswai (2010 to 2013): Executive Branch Commissioner, Congressional-Executive Commission on China; Staff Director/Clerk, Subcommittee on State/Foreign Operations, House Committee on Appropriations; Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, InterAction6
  • James R. Kunder (2004 to 2006): Director for Relief and Reconstruction in Afghanistan, USAID; Deputy Assistant Administrator for External Affairs, USAID; Director; Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, USAID7
AGENCY

United States Agency for International Development

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

COMPENSATION

Level IV $155,500 (5 U.S.C. § 5315)1

REPORTS TO

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator2

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Footnote
  1. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31, May 5, 2017), contains a provision that continues the freeze on the payable pay rates for certain senior political officials at 2013 levels during calendar year 2017.
  2. https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization
  3. https://lo.bvdep.com/OrgChart.asp?curp=1&LDIBookId=19&LDISectionId=201&LDIOrgId=310741
  4. OPM
  5. Leadership Directories:https://lo.bvdep.com/PeopleDocument.asp?PersonId=-1&LDIPeopleId=364413&Save=1
  6. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-biswal-0121b266/
  7. http://www.idsinternational.net/james-kunder
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