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GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: USAID Project Management Assistant (PMA) position is in the Democracy and Governance (DG) Office and directly reports to the Project Management Specialist, Operations Team Leader. The jobholder serves as the DG Office Program and Logistics Assistant throughout democracy and governance activities with emphasis on tasks related to personnel vetting responsibilities, travel and logistics support, and improved office efficiencies and information management, and support AOR/CORs in activity management especially locally implemented.

Through undertaking the assigned responsibilities, the jobholder will contribute to actions related to strategy development, project design approvals, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, analyses, assessments, evaluations and close-out of programs, activities/projects, and/or assistance objectives/operational plans in close conjunction with more senior DG Office staff. The jobholder will collaborate with USAID and other U.S. Government (USG) colleagues in Honduras as well as with USAID in Washington, D.C. and with mid-level colleagues from the local donor community and from national government, and non-governmental organizations. Most of the incumbent’s time will be spent in Tegucigalpa with occasional travel required to other departments in Honduras. He/she will be required to coordinate and participate in a wide variety of technical activities and attend meetings, monitor programs, recommend solutions to problems that arise, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations in support of the array of DG Office programs.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in office administration, communication, logistics, organization of complex administrative systems, or managing complex processes that require attention to detail, or contributing or assisting towards development activities and programs/projects with local organizations and institutions or with international organizations. Those candidates with additional professional experience relevant to the position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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. Good knowledge 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. Good knowledge of the political, economic, social, and cultural environment in Honduras.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong analytical and research skills are required 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

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Educación Superior

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