New USAID Positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan - Retired Military Officers Critical Skills for Mission Success

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New USAID Positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Location:	Afghanistan and Pakistan
Pay:	$52,000.00 - $116,000.00 Annually
Employment Type:	Contractor
Work Schedule:	Contractor
Travel:	Overseas Travel
Industry:	Government Contractor

Category:	Overseas Jobs
Experience Required:	Yes
Manages Others:	Yes
Degree Required:	Yes
Security Clearance Required:	No
Closing Date:	3/1/2010

Description

New USAID Positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan

During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID over the past several months to support this massive recruiting effort.

As of January 2010, USAID has decided to add an additional 100 FSL positions to the mission in Afghanistan, as well as approximately 100 FSL positions to the mission in Pakistan. USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions both in the capital cities and throughout the regions.

This exciting and nearly unprecedented staffing increase will directly support USAIDs mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan and Pakistan to more stable and productive states, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan and Pakistani citizens needs.

These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require a minimum of 3 years field experience and US Citizenship.

Technical Areas Include:

Agriculture
Private Sector Development
Education
Health
Roads and Buildings
Energy and Water

Alternative Livelihoods
Civil Engineers
Communications
Cost and Pricing
Infrastructure
Property Administration
Direct Budget Assistance
Land Market Reform
Civil-Military Affairs
Security and Safety
Acquisitions
Contracts
Trade and Customs

Please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com or go directly to http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MSI&cws=2&rid=1240 to apply.

Requirements

Qualifications:
US Citizenship required. Candidates with dual citizenship would need to renounce secondary citizenship due to security clearance requirements.
Minimum 3 years fieldbased international development experience required
Bachelors degree or higher required.
Prior experience on USAID funded programs and/or within USAID preferred.
Knowledge of Pashto or Dari is advantageous.
Current/Active Security clearance desirable.

FIT FOR DUTY REQUIREMENTS
In addition, all candidates will now have to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field. Here are very reasonable expectations for any employee serving in the PRTs/DSTs:
Must be able to wear helmet and body armor throughout the workday. This weighs 35 pounds medium size and 40 pound for large size.
Must be able to walk minimum of mile with body armor present, including inclines and stairs.
Must be able to lift themselves up, wearing body armor, to a height of a 24 inch step-up, common on many military vehicles they will use.
They must be able to do these things without stopping to rest, since stopping often puts the entire unit at risk of attack in the field.
Must be able to perform above tasks at 6000 elevation.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Contact Information
Management Systems International (MSI) http://www.msiworldwide.com More jobs from this employer