[ES_JOBS_NET] Environmental Cooperation Program Administrator (Contractor at the U.S. Department of State)

[Sarah C. Flores]

*Environmental Cooperation Program Administrator*

The contractor will support the U.S. State Department, Bureau of Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES)/Office of
Environmental Quality (ENV) in the administration and oversight of foreign
assistance programs to support environmental cooperation programs (ECPs)
and activities with select Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner-countries. In
this capacity, the contractor will, among other duties:


*Assist with the generation of new or amended assistance awards (grants,
cooperative agreements) to support the environmental cooperation programs,
including:*(1) Assist OES with the drafting of Operational Plans,
Congressional Notifications, and Performance and Planning Reports,
especially in regards to program funding;
(2) Provide program coordination and technical advice regarding strategic
planning, funding allocation, and program implementation of identified
thematic priority areas (which could include solid waste management, air
quality, capacity building for stemming wildlife trafficking and illegal
logging);
(3) Advise the Department of State on the strategic allocation of ECP
funding, based on consultations with country representatives, USG agencies,
FTA-partner country representatives and NGOs and the OES environment and
trade mission and goals;
(4) Draft documents notifying NGOs and others of opportunities to apply for
grant/cooperative agreements to help implement certain environmental
initiatives under EPCs;
(5) Organize proposal review panels that will make recommendations
regarding the applicants to receive grant/cooperative agreement awards;
(6) Prepare materials necessary to award the grants/cooperative agreements,
including minutes from review panels and action memos; and


*Assist in the administration of Grants and Cooperative Agreements,
including:*(7) Support the Grants Officer Representative in carrying out
the functions of analyzing program outputs, reviewing programmatic
progress, completing budget reviews, trouble-shooting with grantees, and
reporting on grant progress;
(8) Coordinate and consult with grant recipients on all programmatic and
technical matters that may arise;
(9) Facilitate coordination between program implementers and Embassy
officers, USG agencies, country Points of Contact, and other program
partners;
(10) Track grantees’ compliance with reporting obligations;
(11) Evaluate progress through email and telephone contact with the
grantee, as well as site visits (in-person and virtual);
(12) Help compile comprehensive progress reports and summaries of reports,
including the status of indicators and success stories to assist with
monitoring and evaluation efforts;
(13) Help compile comprehensive financial status reports for all grant
agreements;
(14) Assist the Grants Officer and Grants Officer Representative with
project close-outs; and


*Assist with overall grant coordination within the office, including:*(15)
Assist the Department of State with the drafting and negotiating of new
Work Programs or Plans of Action with FTA-partner countries;
(16) Lead the coordination of ECPs with FTA-partner countries;
(17) Coordinate ministerial-level meetings to discuss the implementation of
Free Trade Agreement Environment Chapters and ECPs;
(18) Assist in meetings with trade and environment points of contact from
various FTA-partner countries, including meeting conceptualization,
preparation, logistics, and follow-up documents;
(19) Maintain electronic filing systems for all grant awards, including
maintenance of the Sharepoint site for document tracking;
(20) Respond to specific requests for information on foreign assistance
programs from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Trade Representative,
and the U.S. Agency for International Development;
(21) Help compile project results, develop strategic plan for program
outreach, and implement outreach events to reach out to the public,
international organizations, and Congressional staff;


*Standard Work Hours:*The environmental program administrator will be
expected to work 1920 hours (equivalent to one year) to assist in the
administration of grants and cooperative agreements including interagency
agreements and provide overall office coordination in the drafting new Work
Programs or Plans of Action with FTA-partner countries. May be eligible for
contract renewal pending on performance and availability of funds.


*Travel Requirement:*This position is located in Washington, D.C. and it
will require domestic and international travel to conduct site visits in
FTA countries where OES/ENV is implementing ECPs and activities, subject to
availability of funds and oversight needs. As of May 2021, OES/ENV is not
travelling due to the COVID-19 pandemic but travel will resume in the
future.


*Teleworking:*The position will require teleworking. As of May 2021, there
is no set date to return to the office. In the future, the position will
require telework when the contractor is on domestic and international
travel and whenever is necessary due to health risks, inclement weather, or
other unforeseen circumstances.


*Requirements:*• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree is required. A graduate degree is preferred.
• Advanced Spanish-language proficiency is preferred (but all will be
considered).
• Strong critical, creative thinking, and analytical skills.


*Notes:*Looking for a candidate to join a dynamic, dedicated and
collaborative team of problem-solvers. Great office, team and supportive
contracting company. This position is approximately a GS-12 and is not
suitable for entry-level candidates.


*Contact:*Please contact Sarah Flores sarahcflores at gmail.com to apply (need
to submit a Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and writing samples).
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