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Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia

Assistant Administrator (Europe and Eurasia), United States Agency for International Development
Responsibility
Management Scope

The assistant administrator for Europe and Eurasia oversees the Administrative and Information Services Division; the Office of Europe and Eurasia Country Affairs; the Program Office; the Financial Services Division; and the Technical Support Office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs the formulation of U.S. development programs; approves programs and projects; and authorizes the execution of development assistance agreements with European and Eurasian 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 democracy, governance and economic growth and development resources with USAID-financed resources
• Approves and directs the allocation of available resources among E&E 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 action3

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
  • Thomas Melia (2015 to 2017): Executive Director, Democracy International; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Department of State; Deputy Executive Director, Freedom House4
  • Paige Eve Alexander (2010 to 2014): Senior Vice President, IREX; Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Europe and Eurasia, USAID; Associate Director of Project Liberty, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University5
  • Douglas Menarchik (2007 to 2009): Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Policy and Program Coordination, USAID; Director, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum; Director, National Defense University’s Civilian War College6
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. OPM
  4. http://democracyinternational.com/news/press-release-former-di-executive-director-thomas-o-melia-sworn-in-as-usaid-assistant-administrator/
  5. https://votesmart.org/public-statement/832380/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts#.WP-J0NLyuUk
  6. http://today.tamu.edu/2008/04/29/usaid-administrator-menarchik-to-speak/
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