NSEP Job Board

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST (SPANISH ENABLED)
Commercial Law Development Program
Department of Commerce
Overview
NSEP Exclusive
Open & Closing Dates
01/01/2023 to 02/03/2023
Pay Scale & Grade
GS9 per year
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Promotion Potential
GS12
Appointment Type
Permanent
Location
City
With consistent travel to Latin American countries
State
DC Metro Area
Duties
Summary
CLDP is looking for an energetic, innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented individual who will enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-driven organization as an International Program Specialist. The major geographical focus of programming for this position will be Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Learn more about CLDP on our website at www.cldp.doc.gov.



This position will require frequent travel to countries in the LAC region on official travel.


Responsibilities
• Assist in managing the design and implementation of technical assistance programs related to government procurement, anti-corruption, ethics, cross-border trade, etc with attorney advisors;

• Identifying and securing the logistical support needed to execute technical assistance programs through multiple procurement mechanisms;

• Developing and planning program budgets based on CLDP interagency agreements, to include tracking budgets, notifying funding agencies of spending rates, and managing procurements;

• Traveling overseas to prepare and implement trainings, workshops, and consultations;

• Monitoring federal regulations and departmental policies to ensure that all CLDP plans and expenditures comply with the relevant requirements;

• Liaising with government officials, judges, and other high-level diplomatic, community, and business leaders in foreign countries;

• Manage monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, reporting of programmatic indicators, and assisting in the design of monitoring and evaluation plans


Requirements
Conditions of Employment
• Applicants must possess one or more years of specialized experience, including volunteer work through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, and/or community organizations). Additionally, applicants must be able to satisfy the below qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with peers and high-level U.S. and foreign officials;

• Fluency in Spanish is required;

• Ability to manage program budgets, complex logistics, and complete procurement requests;

• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly evolving circumstances;

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Experience with USAID-funded programs preferred.



This job is available to applicants with active or recently expired non-competitive eligibility (NCE) status with possibility of extension, including but not limited to evacuated RPCVs. NCE is a special federal hiring status applicable for certain federal jobs.
Security Clearance
Required
Secret
Required Application Materials
Resume, Cover Letter, NSEP Letter of Certification
Application Instructions
To be considered, please submit the following to Kale Bryan at CLDPJobs@doc.gov by February 3, 2023, using the subject line “LAC International Program Specialist Applicant LAST NAME”:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

3. Proof of Non-Competitive Eligibility



Additional Notes
Your application is due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application close date indicated above. Failure to follow the application instructions may result in rejection of your application.



Cover letters should be tailored to the position and generically addressed to the division mentioned above.



Resume and Supporting Materials



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Letter of Certification



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