Technical Officer

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Kentro is hiring a Technical Officer supporting the USAID. Role serves as a subject matter expert in at least one of the following broad sectoral areas of USAID programming: Humanitarian Assistance; Title II; Global Health; Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance; Agriculture; Construction and Engineering; Economic Growth; Environment; and/or Education OR one of the following geographic areas: Ukraine, Middle East; Afghanistan;  Latin America and the Caribbean; Asia; and/or Eastern Europe.  Serves as a technical advisor to USAID staff on broad sectoral, regional, and thematic areas contributing to the planning, coordination, and oversight of development program close-outs. The incumbent works collaboratively across USAID offices and prepares and contributes to reports, presentations, and written analyses on issues that may impact substantive, mission-oriented program closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical input and sectoral expertise to the execution of USAID program closeout, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and resource availability.
• Participate in the preparation of program closeout associated documents - to include implementation plans, concept notes, activity monitoring, and procurement drawdown.
• Develop technical briefs, guidance documents, and presentations that synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including interagency working groups, implementing partners, and donor coordination platforms - as appropriate to accomplish the Agency’s current operational objective.
• Assist in drafting performance reports, budget justifications, and congressional notifications, as required.
• Align Agency policy and management platforms with Federal law, Presidential initiative or directive, regulations, and international agreements governing the use of foreign assistance.

Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC. Flexibility to be on site as needed.

Note: No regular travel expected; May require work outside business hours; telework subject to approval; on-site presence expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4+ years of relevant experience may be substituted).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas:  Humanitarian Assistance; Ukraine; Global Health; Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance; Agriculture; Engineering; Economic Growth; Environment; and/or Education. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and research tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Willingness and ability to obtain security clearance

Core Competencies:

• Technical Expertise & Advisory Skills
• Policy Interpretation, Integration, & Compliance
• Project Management & Analysis
• Oral & Written Communication
• Adaptability & Problem Solving

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

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