Program Training Coordinator

Job Title: Program Training Coordinator (Faculty Exchange Program)

Grade: GS-0303-07

Area of Consideration: All Sources

The position is located in the Scientific Exchanges Branch of the Trade and Scientific Exchanges Division within the Office of Capacity Building and Development, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA/FAS/OCBD/TSED).

The Trade and Scientific Exchanges Division coordinates and implements short-term trade capacity and scientific exchanges through the Cochran Fellowship Branch and the Scientific Exchanges Branch.

The incumbent will be assigned to the Scientific Exchanges Branch and will work under the direction of the Program Leader. You will work on a day to day basis with the Program Manager of the Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) and provide administrative support to assist in the development and implementation of this program. The FEP program aims to promote food security and economic growth through education and enhanced curriculum development. It brings agricultural university faculty from developing and middle income countries to the U.S. for a semester of training at a U.S. Land Grant University.

Required Skills:

# Training and/or experience in agriculture, economics, rural sociology, natural resources, international trade and/or international development/relations sufficient to apply that knowledge in the development and implementation of appropriate international training programs. Experience implementing international training programs.
# Knowledge of U.S. educational institutions and agricultural businesses that have strong agricultural education and training programs.
# Experience in planning and carrying out administrative and financial tasks and budget monitoring. Ability to handle multiple tasks with close attention to detail.
# Ability to handle difficult situations, resolve problems, and effectively maintain working relations with individuals from U.S. and foreign government agencies, universities and the private sector.
# A solid working knowledge of micro-computer uses and skill in using word processing software, databases and telecommunications systems. Ability to generate high quality reports and memos from database programs in a timely manner.

To apply:
Send (via e-mail, fax, or postal services) the following information to the Program Officer listed below no later than the expiration date of this announcement:

1. A cover letter that describes your abilities separately and individually for each of the above listed "required skills".

2. A current resume.

N.B. Applications that do not include a statement addressing individually each of the required skills will not be considered. E-mail submissions are preferred.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and must be able to qualify (after starting) for a security clearance at the secret level.

Program Officer: Rao Achutuni

Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/OCBD/TSED Scientific Exchanges Branch, Room 3215-S, 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C. 20250-1086

Email Address: Rao.Achutuni@fas.usda.gov

Telephone: 202-720-2036 Fax: 202- 690-0892

This announcement expires close of business October 31, 2008.