Especialista en gestión de proyectos

Announcement Number: Bogota- Hiring Agency: Embassy Bogota Position Title: R10012 - Project Management Specialist - Land & Sustainable Livelihoods Advisor Open Period: 04/16/2021 - 05/07/2021 Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-5 Series/Grade: LE- Salary: COP $ - $ Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours) Promotion Potential: LE-11 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancyin Bogota, CO Telework Eligible: No For More Info: USAID HR Section Overview Hiring Path: Open to the public Eligibility: All interested candidates (Land & Sustainable Livelihoods Advisor) Position: Project Management Specialist Location: Rural and Economic Development Office (RED), USAID/Colombia Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement – 50% Project Management and Administration – 50% Possible occasional travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. Physical Demands The work requested does not involve undue physical demands. Post Entry Training Agency introductory courses covering U.S. foreign policy, USAID program and funding cycles, contract and cooperative agreement management (COR/AOR training). Additional modules in managing for results, organization and operations, team skills, and other special areas related to duties when available. Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree in rural development, international development, political science, economics, public administration, or equivalent. Prior Work Experience Five years of progressively responsible experience in rural development, particularly land formalization and/or sustainable livelihoods programs. Demonstrated experience in collection, analysis, and presentation of complex information and program management including design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Job Knowledge Sound, experience-based knowledge of land formalization and rural development issues, policies and practices. In-depth understanding of Colombia’s socio‑economic conditions, international laws, protocols, agreements, and government agencies relevant to land reform. Knowledge of project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and financial oversight. Skills and Abilities High analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team. Proven ability to establish and maintain high-level contacts with GOC ministries, local governments, donor organizations, other agencies, and private sector entities. Skilled in data interpretation and report preparation using computer software. Diplomacy, negotiation, and influence skills to align long‑ and short‑term objectives with government priorities. Language Proficiency Level IV – English (spoken and written) Level IV – Spanish (spoken and written) Evaluation Factors Job Knowledge – 20 points Skills and Abilities (Testing) – 20 points Work Experience – 20 points Written Communication (Testing) – 20 points Interview and Oral Communication – 20 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Total Possible Points: 100 Benefits and Allowances Christmas Bonus: 1 month basic salary per year Vacation Bonus: 1 month basic salary per year Service Bonus: 1 month basic salary per year Education Allowance (if applicable) Benefit Allowance: 1,072,273 COP per year Meal Allowance: 751,955 COP per year Life/Accident/Disability Insurance (voluntary) Supplemental Medical Insurance (voluntary) FICA/Medicare deductions applied (for U.S. citizens only) All bonuses and allowances are paid proportionally; actual payments are pro‑rated according to the number of months worked during the pay year. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non‑disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non‑merit factor. Application Process Visit the U.S. Mission in Bogotá website: Click “Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA)” Select the position by clicking the vacancy title Submit the required documents below by the closing date (05/07/2021) Required Documents Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume – maximum 3 pages, PDF format. List of at least three (3) professional references – PDF format. Supplemental Narrative (English) – 2 pages, PDF format. Copy of valid language test results (AVANTI) – PDF format. Copy of education degrees – PDF format. Copy of Colombian work permit and/or residence visa – PDF format. All documents must be submitted online via ERA by the closing date. Alternative application methods are not allowed after three business days prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr