- Position Title
- Foundation Representative (Bi-lingual)
- Agency
- Inter-American Foundation
- Announcement Number
- IAF-19-DE-10488616JS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 29, 2019 to Monday, May 20, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statement carefully. Your response to the following question will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met to do the work of the position. Please certify if you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
Do you meet all of the following?
Do you meet all of the following?
- Fluency in both English and Spanish, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated experience living outside the continental US and working in the development arena.
- Understanding of the social, political, economic, and cultural trends in Latin America or the Caribbean that impact development opportunities.
4.
Select the ONE response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for a Social Science Analyst, GS-0101-11/12/13.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a Social Science Analyst, GS-0101-11.
6.
For the Social Science Analyst, GS-0101-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position at the GS-12 grade level includes, but is not limited to, work that demonstrated the professional concepts and practices of social sciences, as applied to international or grassroots development, AND grant funding, program administration, or social sciences with emphasis on international development assistance.
7.
For the Social Science Analyst, GS-0101-13: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-12 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position at the GS-13 grade level includes, but is not limited to, work that demonstrated the professional concepts and practices of social science as applied to international or grassroots development work; and must have included analyzing, monitoring and coordinating such programs or grants and making program recommendations. It must also have demonstrated experience working with broad international development projects or the interrelationships of the various grant and aid processes.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Analyzes and assesses technical, financial and administrative capabilities of community organizations in Latin America to undertake business and development ventures.
9.
Assesses existing social capital, organizational potential and other assets and liabilities of potential grantee organizations and the communities they represent.
10.
Identifies opportunities for strengthening proponents and addressing critical needs and shortcomings.
11.
Assesses potential contributions of grantees and their projects to a larger context of issues which are of importance to the Foundation.
12.
Assesses institutional development needs of prospective grantees and identifies and assesses strategies for addressing those needs.
13.
Advises and assists grantees, proponents and groups of informal advisors in assigned countries.
14.
Analyzes strengths, weaknesses, risks and viability of proposals for community development assistance programs and projects.
15.
Evaluates and summarizes project results and lessons learned from grassroots development assistance projects supported by the agency.
16.
Monitors and assesses programmatic and financial performance of agency-funded development assistance projects.
17.
Monitors project progress and manages ongoing relations with grantees, identifying and addressing changing organizational needs.
18.
Organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks to prepare for field visits to identify new development assistance projects and monitor ongoing projects in Latin America.
19.
Identifies potential grantees, pre-screens projects, visits potential grantees, analyzes grant proposals for project viability and consistency with Foundation priorities and guidelines and presents proposals for discussion at project reviews.
20.
Manages or coordinates simultaneous projects, establishing timelines, schedules and resources to accomplish goals.
21.
Coordinates local contractors who assist in monitoring grants and in supporting an in-country community of grantees and other allies.
22.
Analyzes potential impact of social, political, cultural and economic issues and trends in a Latin American country on the organization's development assistance program to recommend strategic approach to meet the country's needs.
23.
Conducts research and determines resource needs to meet in-country technical support needs.
24.
Prepares budgets and provides required information regarding assigned countries or grants.
25.
Develops and executes budget plans, approves invoices and monitors expenses on a routine bases.
26.
Develops programs and strategies to carry out the performance goals in the Foundation's Strategic Plan.
27.
Develops specifications, estimates, draft statements and scope of work with evaluation criteria for technical assistance for grant programs.
28.
Prepares progress reports and briefing materials to document activities, provides grant and portfolio updates and reports on important Foundation-related events.
29.
Prepares project records and public statements to analyze documents and grantee progress.
30.
Prepares position papers on corporate social responsibility, country contexts, lessons learned and developments topics.
31.
Composes articles or other documents for publication demonstrating knowledge of social, geographic, political, economic, cultural and environmental issues and challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean.
32.
Composes documents that describe the organization's mission, programs, priorities and results for diverse audiences at meetings and conferences in the U.S. and abroad.
33.
Prepares written summaries of technical and non-technical information.
34.
Establishes strong oral communication with other federal agencies, host governments and international and national development institutions.
35.
Functions as the Foundation's primary point of contact and liaison for Foundation operations in assigned countries/regions.
36.
Establishes, nurtures and maintains contacts and coordination with a broad range of public, private, national and international organizations.
37.
Presents agency's programs to high-level US and foreign government representatives, officials of international organizations, private business and non-governmental organizations in English and/or Spanish.
38.
Conducts workshops and meetings in English and Spanish with grantees, project leaders and contractors on agency project and administrative policies and processes.
39.
Presents proposals for discussion at project reviews.
40.
Consults with the development and corporate community to stay abreast of new developments and trends and maintain regional expertise regarding events affecting social and economic development in assigned countries and programs.