Deputy Chief Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Officer

Office of the Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Officer within the Office of the Administrator (A/AID) is located at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.

The Office of the Administrator (A/AID) provides overall direction to the Agency in its administration of the U.S. foreign economic assistance programs and the appropriations made available for such purposes under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

Further, the A/AID/DEIA, makes advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility a priority component of the Agency’s management agenda and the Agency’s strategic planning. The Deputy Chief DEIA Officer, will work with the Chief DEIA Officer to promote the vision of a respectful, safe, and inclusive Agency by providing centralized oversight of Agency efforts to advance DEIA internally within the workforce and through Agency programs and partnerships. The Deputy Chief DEIA Officer will implement, at the direction of the Chief DEIA Officer, the Government-wide DEIA Plan prepared pursuant to Executive Order 14035, and such other related guidance as issued from time to time by other Federal entities.

The Deputy Chief DEIA Officer primarily focuses on people, culture, training and events, while also supporting the Chief DEIA Officer, in all matters. The incumbent will, in the absence of the Chief DEIA Officer, represent the Agency to the interagency and external DEIA engagements, including, but not limited to, the Domestic Policy Council, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), National Security Council (NSC), and the President’s Management Council.

Serves as a senior advisor to the Administrator, Deputy Administrators, and Chief of Staff. Develops and/or reviews Bureau, Regional Bureau, and Mission policies, strategies, and programs in the management area, with an eye toward conceptualizing, promoting, and implementing reforms under the Agency’s Transformation.

Eligibility for this position will be based on a clear and comprehensive response showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. Additionally, applicants must possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities listed in the Technical Qualifications below.

To qualify, candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have the required experience at a senior level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal government or equivalent) in the following job-specific Technical Qualifications. This vacancy requires that you MUST submit a narrative response to the Technical Qualifications statements below. If you do not submit this information by the closing date of the announcement, your application will not be considered.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications:

TQ1 – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Management – Advanced knowledge of concepts and best practices on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; extensive experience leading Agency/Corporate level coordination, scale up and implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility plans, practices, programs and initiatives; ability and experience advising senior leaders, executives and management on DEIA-related matters; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work both independently and on a team, maintaining good working relationships within interdisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment; capacity to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, and to deliver results through collaboration, work planning, implementation and monitoring; capacity to exercise sound judgment and discretion; proven ability to write strategic documents, papers and presentations; sound organizational and time management skills; and ability to learn and motivate self to learn and grow.

TQ2 – Communications and Diplomacy – Demonstrated ability to shape DEIA strategy and guide Agency efforts to implement through effective communications, both written and verbal, and high-level of diplomacy and tact; ability to build a robust network of partnerships across the organization and community in order to achieve DEIA goals. Oversees consciousness-raising efforts, including internal employee resource groups, newsletters, and regular internal and external events regarding diverse communities; demonstrated track record in challenging and influencing peers to approach all work with an equity lens. Demonstrated ability to interact with senior leadership and management on Agency priorities. Approach collaboration with peers and colleagues with respect and dignity.