Country Director (Europe), MC-301-2D

Job title:

Country Director (Europe), MC-301-2D

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is located within the Department of Compact Operations (DCO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The Country Director (CD) will be physically based in Washington DC for the first part of the term (approx. 36 months) and assigned to the European country for the remainder of the term.Although the position is advertised equivalent to SES/SL in pay, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band MC-2D which is generally equal to SES/SL pay only.Overview

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Open & closing dates01/02/2025 to 01/16/2025Salary$165,170 – $216,410 per yearPay scale & gradeMC 00Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeTerm – 84 MonthsWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential00Job family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberMCC-12650062-38-DCOControl number824885800This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. CitizensDutiesThe Country Director leads MCC’s implementation of its compact investment in a partner country and provides ongoing oversight, guidance, advice, technical feedback, and support to the country’s Millennium Challenge Account entity (the MCA), which undertakes the country’s responsibility for compact program implementation. As a Country Director (Europe) you play a critical role in the compact’s success by:

• Provides ongoing guidance, advice, technical feedback, and support on compact development and implementation issues to the compact country.
• Manages MCC’s day-to-day operational relations with compact countries, including providing guidance to the government officials and non-government stakeholders on MCC’s investment criteria and standards, and agency processes and procedures.
• Provides advice and guidance on complex operational issues affiliated with the development and implementation of long-term international assistance programs for developing countries.
• Provides oversight to all Compact development and implementation activities, including capacity building, construction, policy reform and other project implementation activities.
• Leads multidisciplinary country team(s) to design and plan economic growth projects; and leads management of the MCC Resident Country Mission upon program implementation, including supervising a Deputy Country Director (DCD).
• Manages, supervises, and reports on MCC’s in-country presence, including procurement, staffing, budgeting, financial, and asset management needs.
• Manages the annual administrative budget allocated to compact development and implementation, including travel.
• Advises and supports MCA on tracking, analyzing and developing budget and procurement processes, and creating systems, processes, and reports that facilitate ongoing monitoring and assessment of progress on Compact implementation.
• Provides guidance to government officials and other stakeholders on MCC’s investment criteria, processes and procedures to ensure the development and effective implementation of economically viable investments to reduce poverty through economic growth.
• Represents the agency to governments, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and civil society.
• Exercises supervision over subordinate staff. Ensures a continuing affirmative application of MCC policies concerning equal opportunity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

QualificationsTo qualify for pay band 2D you must meet the following:Applicants must have ten (10) years of relevant work experience in developing countries, either in the private sector or with an international financial institution, multilateral organization, international or local NGO, the USG or other internationally- focused entity.Examples of specialized experience includes: experience providing guidance, advice, technical feedback, and support on the development and implementation of large multi-year international development programs ; experience providing oversight to development and implementation activities of large multi-year international development programs, including capacity building, construction of infrastructure, policy reform and other project implementation activities; experience managing activities such as procurement, staffing, budgeting, financial, and asset management needs; and, experience representing an agency to governments, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and civil society. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.HIGHLY DESIRED: Experience working in developing countries, in particular any prior work experience in a developing economy in Europe.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:A successful candidate for the Country Director position must be able to interact effectively with others, both within the assigned country and with MCC headquarters. In-country, continuous communication with the U.S. Embassy and the host-country government, including at very senior levels, is required. Electronic communication is the most common method of communications with MCC headquarters, and candidates should note their level of proficiency in specific software packages and internet uses. MCC expects both oral and written communications to be clear, accurate, and articulate.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.A new hire’s direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:

• The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position.
• The selectee’s overall experience in a particular area.
• The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

MCC also takes the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure ( ).Additional information

• RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
• The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
• 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.
• If the position is advertised with promotion potential, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
• DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
• Applicants must include their own documented examples of the required experience in their resume. Applicants who copy the duties section of this announcement into their resume as their current experience will be disqualified.
• Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.
• Selectee may be required to complete a probationary/trial period.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$165170 – 216410 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:14:01 GMT

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