Deputy Resident Country Director (Indonesia), Mc-0301-3B

Summary This is a full-time, term position that will last 36 months. MCC has the option of extending this term appointment for up to an additional 36 months. Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3b which is generally equal to GS-14. Responsibilities This position serves as the Deputy Resident Country Director (DRCD) and reports to the Resident Country Director (RCD) who reports to the Deputy Vice President for Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America Programs (EAPLA). As an official government employee, the DRCD is part of the U.S. country team at the U.S. Embassy and must collaborate closely with various elements of the U.S. Embassy. The DRCD will be posted in Jakarta, Indonesia. The DRCD assists the RCD to provide ongoing guidance, advice, technical feedback, and support to the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) compact country entity in implementation. Specifically, the DRCD plays a critical role in the Compact's success by: assisting the RCD to provide ongoing guidance, advice, technical feedback and support to the MCA, MCC's accountable entity on implementation. assisting with and coordinating between MCA, the Government, and the MCC Resident Country Mission (RCM), and MCC Washington on technical implementation issues. documenting and providing technical oversight of activities related to innovative finance for Indonesian infrastructure and small firms, and coordinating between MCA, Government, RCM, and MCC Washington. assisting the RCD to draft, staff and coordinate with MCA and MCC Washington the timely delivery of all reports, plans, approvals and agreements as may be required for program implementation. assisting the RCD in day-to-day management of locally engaged staff, and of the MCC office in country. assisting the RCD to manage, supervise and report on MCC's in-country presence, including procurement, staffing, budgeting, financial and asset management needs; assisting the RCD in coordinating in-country visits by MCC staff, technical advisors and US government officials. assisting with and participating in public outreach and representational events in-country relating to MCC activities and compact implementation, including representing MCC in interactions with congressional delegations, other donors, representatives of local business community and civil society, and other interested parties in-country; and, assisting with responsibilities as may otherwise be requested by the RCD to facilitate implementation of the Compact. performing related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifying experience for the MC-3 level includes. Five (5) years of experience in or with transitioning or developing countries, either in the private sector or with an international financial institution, multilateral organization, international or local non-government organization (NGO), the U.S. Government or other internationally focused entity. Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience leading, managing, analyzing, designing, or providing advisory services for large scale (over $10 million) international development programs, including infrastructure development and institutional reform; Experience as a project manager managing large-scale infrastructure and technical assistance programs in developing or emerging markets Developing, negotiating and overseeing complex construction and advisory activities with multimillion dollar annual budgets in a team environment; Experience in provision of technical advice and/or management supervision in the core infrastructure sectors or other areas of MCC focus in developing countries; and Experience in the private sector, a development organization, an international NGO, an international commercial bank, or the U.S. Foreign Service (including the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, USAID or similar international development agency). HIGHLY DESIRED: Ability to communicate in Indonesian, orally and in writing. (Please include level of proficiency in your application). Experience working in transitioning or developing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, and most specifically in Indonesia. Demonstrated interest and ability to live and work in a developing country environment. Advisory or project management experience involving policy reforms, institutional development and/or construction of projects in energy infrastructure or other sectors relevant to MCC work in developing countries. Public client management experience in developing country context. An advanced degree in finance, economics, international development, business, or a related discipline. Education Additional Information Other benefits may include: Convenient location to metro, eligibility to join State Department Federal Credit Union, flexible work schedule and free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facility. This is a FULL-TIME Excepted Service TERM POSITION not-to-exceed 6 years. MCC has the option of extending this term appointment. Required international travel may be as low as 15% of the time, but travel in country may be as high as 50% of the time. The successful candidate for the DRCD position will enter into a service agreement with MCC that sets forth the details and requirements of the service term. The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. "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." Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification. Pay: 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. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program: If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., placed in the well qualified category or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel actions form with your application. More information: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. 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. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450). Probationary/Trial Period: You may be required to serve a one-year probationary/trial period. Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.