Solicitation No. : 72011722R00001 for a U. S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC), Democracy and Governance Advisor, GS-14, USAID/Moldova

Democracy and Governance Advisor (“Advisor”) will work in the DG Office under the supervision of the Office Director or his/her designee.   The Office staff of eight consists of two U.S. Direct Hires, five Foreign Service Nationals, and the position that is the subject of this announcement.  The team manages a large and dynamic portfolio of projects that focuses on advancing the capacity of citizens to effectively engage and partner with governing entities, leading to more inclusive and democratic institutions that are responsive to citizens’ concerns and resistant to malign influences. The DG Office actively coordinates on cross-cutting goals with the Economic Growth team related to anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and fiscal transparency, and digital transformation.

The Advisor will actively participate in the conceptualization, design, monitoring and evaluation, and overall management of USAID/Moldova’s DG portfolio. The incumbent serves as a technical advisor in support of the full breadth of the Democracy and Governance (DG) portfolio and subject matter expert on select issues.  The incumbent will actively coordinate on cross-cutting goals and themes identified in the Country Development Strategy with members of the Embassy Country team and the Assistance Working Group (AWG) to ensure a whole-of-Government approach and maximize the effectiveness of USAID and broader USG initiatives in/around the development sphere. The incumbent will also help to coordinate activities at the regional level and may serve as a Mission Point of Contact for some activities centrally managed in DC. 

The incumbent is expected to provide mentorship and coaching to USAID/Moldova staff in his/her areas of expertise.