Stabilization Advisor, USAID, Center for Conflict and Violence Prevention

JOB TITLE: Stabilization Advisor, USAID, Center for Conflict and Violence Prevention
JOB ID: 10116-ALT
CATEGORY: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
CLEARANCE: NA
CUSTOMER/PROJECT:
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: WASHINGTON DC AREA
POTENTIAL FOR REMOTE WORK: yes
TRAVEL: NA
PAY:
JOB TYPE: EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for A Stabilization Advisor for the USAID Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) to provide institutional staffing support. The CPS Center for Conflict and Violence Prevention (CVP) requires a senior-level Stabilization Specialist to serve as the CPS Bureau’s technical lead for stabilization and provide field support related to stabilization and peacebuilding programming and analysis. The Specialist will finalize the creation of a new USAID Stabilization Resource Guide/Hub, provide technical assistance to USAID Missions, and collaborate across the CPS Bureau and with the Global Fragility Act (GFA) team to advance USAID’s civilian-military priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stabilization Resource Hub:
• Finalize the CPS Stabilization Resource Hub by creating and curating content, including new qualitative and quantitative research, socializing and testing the content with Missions, and securing final clearances.
• Manage and update online Hub content as necessary, including overseeing user access, user training, and other requirements.
• Advance cross-office coordination on stabilization within the CPS Bureau and with other key Bureaus, such as the Bureau for Resilience Environment and Food Security and the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
• Training and Education:
• Develop content and/or serve as part of a team of instructors for stabilization training and education initiatives, such as the Joint Interagency Stabilization Course, for USAID and/or other US Government agencies.
• Mission Support:
• Provide virtual and in-country technical assistance to USAID Missions alongside the CVP Mission Program Division (MPD).
• Develop guidance notes, technical products, memos, and other documents to advance GFA equities with Missions and the USG interagency.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be eligible to receive and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience working in a professional environment.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of MS Office Suite programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workplace applications.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to work across multiple offices/divisions and manage projects involving diverse teams.
• Problem-Solving: Outstanding problem-solving, decision-making, and good judgment skills.
• Stabilization Experience: Experience with stabilization issues related to US Government agencies or related entities.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance preferred.
• Conflict Experience: Experience working in complex contexts affected by conflict and/or violence.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop effective working relationships in a fast-paced office.
• Web Skills: Familiarity with web page design and administration.
• Stabilization Knowledge: Familiarity with stabilization concepts, terminology, research, and implementation best practices.
• Strategic Knowledge: Familiarity with the US Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability.
• DoD Knowledge: Familiarity with Department of Defense Directive 3000.05.

Join Our Team If you are a passionate, experienced in stabilization and peacebuilding, who is eager to contribute to significant initiatives within USAID and looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

We are a professional services consulting firm located in Tysons Corner, VA. We are staffing for our direct and customer hiring needs.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurances, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life insurance, and disability insurance to eligible employees. Exempt personnel receive paid time off. Contracted and Hourly personnel are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly personnel on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

We comply with Equal Opportunity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.