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Millennium Challenge Corporation |
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Washington, DC
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Sub Agency: MCC
Job Announcement Number:
MCC-09-0027
Associate Director / Director (MEEA)
SALARY RANGE: 83,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
to Tuesday, March 16, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: MC-0301-02/03POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizens - Open to All Sources
JOB SUMMARY:
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a new U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC Is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the Federal Government by the Office of Personnel Management?s survey. To receive assistance, eligible countries are required to enter into a public agreement (Compact) with the MCC that includes a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives, regular benchmarks to measure progress, multi-year financial plan, and a plan to ensure fiscal accountability for the use of MCA assistance. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Economic Analysis (MEEA) Group in the Department of Compact Development (DCD) works with eligible countries on analyzing constraints to economic growth, conceptualizing and assessing project proposals, and developing monitoring and evaluation plans and budgets for inclusion in a Compact.
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Millennium Challenge Corporation applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=OCPNQ.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Send Mail to:
MCC
1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800
Attn: Avue Enterprise Direct
Tacoma, Washington 98402
US
Fax: 253-573-1876
For questions about this job:
Help Desk
Phone: 1-800-407-0147
Fax: 253-573-1876
Email: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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MCC-09-0027
Associate Director / Director (MEEA)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES :
Professional knowledge of survey methods and experience with survey implementation, including sampling methods, survey design, survey fielding and survey data analysis using statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS, and/or SAS.
Professional knowledge and experience in rigorous, empirical evaluation of the impacts of programs by governments or donors including experimental design, quasi-experimental design and pre-and post evaluations.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with domestic and international experts who represent the interests of governmental and non-governmental sectors.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Pay Band 3 (equivalent to GS-14/15)
Qualifying experience for Pay Band 03 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to the pay band 3b or GS-14, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Mastery of the laws, policies, and regulations of an administrative field sufficient to apply new theories and developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and make decisions or recommendations that significantly change, interpret, or develop major public policies or programs; (2) Mastery of a wide range of methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs, processes and systems; (3) Skill in planning, organizing and implementing programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial agency resources, or that require extensive changes in established procedures.
BASIS OF RATING
Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.
Individuals with veteran's preference will be placed ahead of other applicants within each rating category. Preference-eligible veterans who have at least a 10 percent compensable service-connected disability, and who have met the basic qualification requirements, will be placed ahead of other applicants in the highest category for all but professional and scientific positions at the GS-09 or equivalent and above. For this type of position veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants in the category to which they are assigned based upon rating of their application.
There may be two or three quality categories: If three, they will be Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. If two, they will be Highly Qualified and Qualified.
SCREEN OUT ELEMENT(S):
Performed empirical research or analysis on economic development or policy issues.
Knowledge of and skill with gathering and using microeconomic data and econometric analyses to gauge project performance and impacts.
See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
MCC-09-0027
Associate Director / Director (MEEA)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Washington, DC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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DUTIES:
Analyzing the overall program logic in a Compact and the logical soundness and likely development impact of individual project proposals. Working with MCC Country Teams and MCA staff on results-focused project design, including guiding the conduct of problem tree analysis and development of objectives trees. Reviewing M&E data to ensure quality and reliability, and assuring that all projects have clear objectives, outcomes and outputs with quantitative performance benchmarks. Developing M&E plans and budgets for all Compact projects in collaboration with host country counterparts. If hired at the Director level, depending on experience, mentoring and supervising M&E staff. Identifying best practice and developments in monitoring and evaluation; following monitoring and evaluation developments and lessons learned from other compacts to inform new project development work updating MCC and country counterparts on key new findings.
Backstopping the Department s Lead Economists on conducting or reviewing constraints to growth analyses and economic rate-of-return analyses of Compact projects . Based upon reviews of the available evidence and country- or context-specific factors, provide guidance in project design process based upon the results of similar projects and evidence of what has worked in other projects. Assisting the MCC and MCA in recruitment of qualified M&E and economics staff to support the MCC Compact. Designing and overseeing implementation of surveys, analyzing and managing survey data, and conceptualizing and advising on the design of and implementation of impact evaluations.
Overseeing (i.e., serving as the Contracting Officer s Technical Representative (COTR) for) impact evaluation consultants. Facilitating results dissemination to government, stakeholders, the public, and development professionals within the US, in Compact countries, and internationally. Preparing documents for MCC Management at venues such as meetings and external events; performing other duties assigned by management. HIGHLY DESIRED: Advanced degree in economics, statistics, development, public policy, and/or related discipline. Experience in the design and execution of monitoring and impact evaluation of development investments, especially economic growth projects. For Director: Seven to ten years of experience in international economic development. For Associate Director: At least five years of experience in international economic development. Record of professional reports, papers and publications in impact evaluation or related field such as economics, statistics, or economic development or experience coordinating rigorous impact evaluations. Knowledge of foreign languages used in MCC countries especially French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
MCC-09-0027
Associate Director / Director (MEEA)
BENEFITS:
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OTHER INFORMATION:
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This position serves as an Associate Director or Director in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Economic Analysis Group (MEEA) within the Department of Compact Development (DCD).
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
This position will remain open until filled.
Applicants are encouraged to apply soon since a Best Qualified List can be drawn at any time without prior notice. Applications received after a Best Qualified List is drawn will be considered only if needed.
This position may be filled as an Associate Director or Director based upon the applicant's qualifications. Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
This is a career ladder position. If selected at the Associate Director level, you may be promoted to pay band 3a without further competition. MCC is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at the higher pay band and the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher pay band.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, granting of a federal security clearance, and ability to pass a drug test.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Required overnight travel may be as high as 25% of the time. Travel abroad, sometimes on short notice and to remote areas, is required.
This appointment requires completion of a one-year probationary period unless met during prior Federal service. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee?s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
This announcement is being used to consider internal Merit Promotion and external candidates. You will be considered under all categories for which you are eligible.
HOW TO APPLY: The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.mccjobs.us. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.
The MCC does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited. A check as to whether any academic degree you have achieved was obtained from an accredited college or university will be conducted as part of the on-line application process. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: MCC, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must meet all of the general qualification requirements listed in order to receive consideration for this position. Also, demonstration of work supporting the general qualifications and KSAs MUST be documented and reflected in your work history within the body of your profile. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the application not being given consideration for the position.
Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the corporation. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS: MCC offers a wide array of benefits to its employees. Your type of appointment determines the benefits for which you are eligible.
MCC participates in the WMATA SmartBenefits Program. Employees are provided with a tax-free or pre-tax transit benefit up to $110 per month and a Metro parking lot benefit of $90 per month to cover the cost of parking at metro station lots.
Health Insurance - As a MCC employee, you may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, which offers over 100 optional plans. MCC pays a portion of your premiums. Your portion is paid with pre-tax dollars.
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers numerous life insurance options covering employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts - the Federal Flexible spending Accounts program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement Program - New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefits Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. If you are transferring from another agency and covered by Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you may continue in this program.
The Federal leave program offers exceptional time off benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, a leave share program and ten (10) paid holidays per year.
Other benefits include convenient location to metro, eligibility to join State Department Federal Credit Union, and free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facility.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under an agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
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