Experience
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A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a major organization in budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management work is required.
Language:
FLUENT IN SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH
Job Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of PD management operations, to include financial management, human resources, procurement regulations, grants policies and procedures, travel, IT, ICASS cost-sharing policies and procedures, and other administrative procedures and regulations, is required. Knowledge of USG appropriation and allotment bookkeeping and accounting procedures is required. Thorough knowledge of PD and relevant DOS regulations and other guidance on all elements of resource coordination relevant to the PD Section administration and program activities is required. Detailed knowledge of USG grant regulations, Grants Policy Directives, public-private partnerships and fundraising guidelines, A/OPE guidance is required.
Skills And Abilities:
Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal cross-cultural communication skills. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work effectively with Mission personnel and Zambian institutions on PD operations and resources, including on sensitive or contentious financial topics. Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on appropriate uses of funding from multiple sources and other resource and funding issues governing Public Diplomacy.
