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Peace Corps

Food Security Team Lead, FP-0301-3

Announcement Number:	DPC13-A0119-KC	Application Deadline:	06/28/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	06/14/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 81256.0 - Max: 119327.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	3
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

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Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There is a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant Community atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants what you can do for your country . . . and the world.

Notes:

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This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. This position is being filled for an initial 13-month period. Pending funding, the position may be extended for a longer period of time. Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 5 year period. The successful candidate will serve a probationary period equal to 20 percent of the duration of the initial appointment. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

This position is being funded under the Feed the Future Agreement between Peace Corps and USAID. This position is located in the Programming Unit within the Office for Overseas Programming and Training Support (OPATS). The position reports to the Washington DC headquarters of the Peace Corps. The purpose of OPATS is to build capacity of field staff through programming, training, and evaluation guidance that will help staff better support Volunteers. Programming, training, and evaluation guidance is designed and delivered to improve post staff performance and competence.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. This position is being filled for an initial 13-month period. Pending funding, the position may be extended for a longer period of time. Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 5 year period. The successful candidate will serve a probationary period equal to 20 percent of the duration of the initial appointment. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. This position is being funded under the Feed the Future Agreement between Peace Corps and USAID. This position is located in the Programming Unit within the Office for Overseas Programming and Training Support (OPATS). The position reports to the Washington DC headquarters of the Peace Corps. The purpose of OPATS is to build capacity of field staff through programming, training, and evaluation guidance that will help staff better support Volunteers. Programming, training, and evaluation guidance is designed and delivered to improve post staff performance and competence.

Duties:

Serves as project manager for implementation of specific Statements of Work under the food security agreement with USAID. The Team Lead builds Peace Corps capacity to implement a high quality food security program across Feed the Future countries and beyond by defining the overall food security strategy, objectives, and implementation. In conjunction with the Office of Strategic Partnerships, this strategy includes engaging Peace Corps posts with USAID Missions regarding collaboration under Feed the Future and in food security in general.

The Team Lead will participate in interagency Feed the Future meetings and related food security activities.

Provides progress reports and other updates as requested by the agreement or partners

Works closely with the Office of Strategic Partnerships on implementation of the agreement and providing technical expertise and advice to new in-country buy-ins to the overall agreement.

Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to track and report data on Volunteer activities, as required by the agreement.
Serves as project manager for implementation of specific Statements of Work under the food security agreement with USAID. The Team Lead builds Peace Corps capacity to implement a high quality food security program across Feed the Future countries and beyond by defining the overall food security strategy, objectives, and implementation. In conjunction with the Office of Strategic Partnerships, this strategy includes engaging Peace Corps posts with USAID Missions regarding collaboration under Feed the Future and in food security in general. The Team Lead will participate in interagency Feed the Future meetings and related food security activities. Provides progress reports and other updates as requested by the agreement or partners Works closely with the Office of Strategic Partnerships on implementation of the agreement and providing technical expertise and advice to new in-country buy-ins to the overall agreement. Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to track and report data on Volunteer activities, as required by the agreement.
The program manager supervises the work of program specialists and ensures that the food security team works in concert to provide quality support to Peace Corps posts and regions as they implement this agreement.

The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Food Security Work Plan and for coordinating the work of the Food Security team.

The Team Lead ensures that elements of the work done by individual technical specialists fit together and contribute to a cohesive overall product. The Team Lead builds teamwork and respect amongst all team members and fosters a positive working environment.

Serves as an authoritative source of consultation for other food security, agriculture, and environment program specialists. Resolves issues and provides advice on matters where policies or decisions covering major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology are required and where new techniques or information must be developed.

He/she coordinates the work of technical specialists to develop agricultural and food security training materials and learning resources for Volunteers and programmatic resources and guidance for staff.

Coordinates with other offices and units within the Peace Corps to ensure that Food Security work is in line with current agency guidelines and policies. Garners support and buy-in to strategic direction and vision of overall food security work.

Communicates regularly with team members, other units within OPATS, and the Office of Strategic Partnershipson progress towards deliverables.
The program manager supervises the work of program specialists and ensures that the food security team works in concert to provide quality support to Peace Corps posts and regions as they implement this agreement. The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Food Security Work Plan and for coordinating the work of the Food Security team. The Team Lead ensures that elements of the work done by individual technical specialists fit together and contribute to a cohesive overall product. The Team Lead builds teamwork and respect amongst all team members and fosters a positive working environment. Serves as an authoritative source of consultation for other food security, agriculture, and environment program specialists. Resolves issues and provides advice on matters where policies or decisions covering major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology are required and where new techniques or information must be developed. He/she coordinates the work of technical specialists to develop agricultural and food security training materials and learning resources for Volunteers and programmatic resources and guidance for staff. Coordinates with other offices and units within the Peace Corps to ensure that Food Security work is in line with current agency guidelines and policies. Garners support and buy-in to strategic direction and vision of overall food security work. Communicates regularly with team members, other units within OPATS, and the Office of Strategic Partnershipson progress towards deliverables.