MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (LAND/RESOURCE TENURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE SPECIALIST) WASHINGTON, DC

The USDA is seeking a Management and Program Analyst (Land/Resource Tenure and Climate Change Specialist) in Washington, DC. Grade: GS-0343-13; Area of Consideration: All Sources; Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limited) Appointment; Length of Appointment: Up to 5 Years. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition for employment. This is a USDA/FAS Excepted Service, Schedule B Temporary appointment for up to five years. The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/ Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Natural Resources Management (NRM) Office's Land Tenure Unit. The Office's Land Tenure Unit addresses land (and other resource tenure) and property rights challenges to: stimulate economic growth, agriculture and trade; mitigate violent conflict, promote good governance and address humanitarian crises; mitigate the spread of HIV/AIDS; address global climate change; and promote sustainable natural resource use and the protection of biodiversity. The incumbent will work with the land tenure unit and the Agency's Senior Land Tenure and Property Rights Advisor to support the Agency's objectives in addressing and mitigating challenges resulting from climate change. The incumbent advises USAID central and regional bureaus, field missions, other U.S. Government agencies and host-country decision-makers on best practices in addressing resource tenure challenges, particularly as they relate to adapting to or mitigating climate change. As tenure and property rights are key determinates in affecting how individuals and groups will adopt positive strategies to address climate change, and conversely, knowing that climate change will have powerful influences on the ways in which individuals and groups gain access to, control and benefit from natural assets (land, water, forests, wildlife, etc.). USAID seeks a resource tenure specialist to assist the Agency in developing programs, tools, training and research to better address US Government climate change objectives. Additionally, given that individuals, groups and nations will have competitive interests in addressing food and energy objectives, and in addressing climate change, the USAID seeks a tenure specialist with broad-based knowledge of these competing objectives, and potential trade-offs in addressing each. The incumbent will assist in the development of strategies and program recommendations that utilize resource tenure approaches and tools to support U.S. Government objectives to address climate change. Emphasis is on policy analysis and formation, program development, strategic planning and research. Responsibilities include: conducting natural resource management, and biodiversity assessments; advising missions on programming that supports communities to adapt to or mitigate climate change; disseminating information on resource governance and other Agency programs that mitigate the impacts of climate change; gathering information to inform technical leadership or test guidance developed by the Land Tenure Unit for relevance to missions; providing oversight of contract performance; conducting monitoring and evaluation of resource governance programs; and planning, facilitating or participating in workshops or training. A significant responsibility of this position is to assist the Land Tenure Unit to modify existing Land Tenure/ Property Rights tools and strategies to better address climate change, and to field test these modifications; and to advise the Agency on how best to address resource governance challenges, particularly as they relate to adapting to or mitigating climate change. The incumbent will travel to the field periodically (approximately 30%) to provide leadership and expert assistance in the field of land tenure and property rights, particularly as it relates to climate change adaptation and mitigation. Basic Qualification Requirements: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. REQUIRED SKILLS: Superior writing and public communications skills (e.g. as evidenced by a track record of publication and public speaking on complex topics). Demonstrated extensive experience in the field of land tenure and property rights or resource governance, with a specific focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation (REDD), natural resource management, forestry, carbon financing or related fields. Preference is given to candidates with global rather than specific geographic experience. Significant experience in developing cultures, i.e., living and working in a developing country, either through several short-term assignments or long-term residential postings. Extensive knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology involved in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of technical assistance programs/ projects. Ability to apply experimental theories and new approaches to resource governance challenges. Extensive knowledge of policies and procedures used for project management in USDA and USAID to carry out a full range of administrative issues that arise in completing assignments and managing multiple administrative tasks of a complex program dealing with a variety organizations and levels of contacts. USAID/Washington programming actions are frequently time- sensitive and require interaction with multiple offices to assure timely submission, even where there may be conflicting or overlapping guidance. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage development programs. Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials of international organizations and other foreign and domestic government officials and development partners. Skill in coordinating, negotiating and motivating individuals to take action. Advanced degree required, with emphasis in land tenure and property rights, natural resource management and governance is desired. The position is located in Washington, DC. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, current resume, and a supplemental statement that directly and separately describes your abilities in each of the above listed required skills to: FAS-SCHB-APPLIC@wdc.usda.gov with the Subject: OCBD-11- 197. Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall. Note: Applications that do not include a cover letter that directly and individually addresses the required skills will not be considered. Closing Date of Announcement: 07/15/11. For General Inquiries, please contact: Program Officer: Mr. Abiola Adeyemi, Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR, Email Address: Abiola.Adeyemi@fas.usda.gov, Telephone: (202) 720-8096. NOTE: A career status employee that is outside of FAS that accepts this position will be appointed to a Schedule B, Excepted Service time limited appointment. This appointment does not offer re-employment rights back to career status within FAS, as described in CFR, Chapter 352. The employee may seek re-employment rights from their losing agency prior to accepting this Schedule B appointment. Please note that agencies are not required to grant re-employment rights.