United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Ukraine

Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor

Infrastructure Advisor (Recovery & Reconstruction), FS-02

 

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

USAID is recruiting an American citizen eligible to work in Ukraine for a one-year contract (with four option years). Ukraine faces many significant challenges in re-establishing the infrastructure that has been destroyed by the war with Russia, and in developing infrastructure for economic growth and recovery. With this consideration, USAID/Ukraine is seeking a Reconstruction and Recovery Advisor to join the Office of Critical Infrastructure (OCI). OCI has a dynamic portfolio including reconstruction and recovery policy and programming. OCI’s engineering and construction expertise has allowed it to play a prominent role within the US Government interagency as it considers the appropriate strategic policy and technical approach to advance and support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Individuals seeking to serve as an advisor must be subject matter on infrastructure development and public financing. The position requires an individual who demonstrates initiative and the ability to manage competing work priorities and the demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of diverse teams. The position requires a professional with demonstrated leadership, team building and interpersonal skills. Ideally, the individual will have a broad knowledge of the U.S. Government experience at the technical and management level and excellent understanding of construction, quality control, and project management, as well as a strong familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations and respective assistance policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

Education/Prior Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. or internationally recognized institution in urban planning and development, business, finance, engineering (preference to civil, environmental, or mechanical), law and policy, management, or other related fields plus at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience related to infrastructure development, operations and management, engineering, and/or construction. INCLUDING, a minimum of three (3) years of international experience.  

OR 

Master’s degree from a U.S. or internationally recognized institution in urban planning and development, business, finance, engineering (preference to civil, environmental, or mechanical), law and policy, management, or other related fields plus at least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to infrastructure development, operations and management, engineering, and/or construction. INCLUDING, a minimum of three (3) years of international experience.

 

The full version of this Announcement is accessible at

https://www.usaid.gov/ukraine/careers

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: February 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

by e-mail attachment only to Human Resources Office at [email protected]

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