USAID - Investment Officer, Prosper Africa
Company: Jefferson Consulting Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
USAID - Investment Officer, Prosper Africa JFC-24-00001059 place
Washington DC settings International
Developmentwork_outlineFull-Timesecurity Unknown schedule Posted
April 16, 2024 Job Description
BACKGROUND:USAID provides operational resources and staff for the
Prosper Africa Executive Secretariat (PAES), which supports the
Prosper Africa Coordinator and its 17 interagency partners. Through
the Africa Trade and Investment platform, the Agency works to
reduce regional trade barriers, promote trade under the African
Growth and Opportunity Act, and attract investment that drives
inclusive economic growth. AFR/SD supports Missions in building the
capacity of governments, civil society, and the private sector to
make informed decisions about their choice of development partners
on their journey to self-reliance; promoting clear and transparent
policies and procedures that can ensure a stable, low-risk
environment for trade and investment; leveraging public and private
partnerships to facilitate the free flow of goods across Africa's
borders; and engaging the private sector by building the capacity
of USAID staff to identify opportunities for shared value and
mobilize private resources that can address development
challenges.
The Bureau for Africa (AFR) is the USAID/Washington operating unit
charged with managing USAID development and trade programs in
Africa.
PROSPER AFRICA: Prosper Africa is a U.S. Presidential-level,
national security initiative to strengthen the economic partnership
between the United States and Africa and increasing two-way trade
and investment. This includes trade and investment flows from the
United States to Africa, as well as from Africa to the United
States. Prosper Africa mobilizes and amplifies the resources of 17
U.S. federal agencies to more effectively facilitate deals and
shape future market opportunities. The initiative brings together
services and resources from across the U.S. Government to empower
businesses with market insights, deal support, financing, and
solutions to strengthen business climates. Prosper Africa helps
prioritize and align actions - including new programs and existing
efforts that will complement and reinforce progress - along three
lines of effort: (1) Facilitating Investment Transactions and Trade
Opportunities; (2) Transforming the Landscape for Increased Trade
and Investment Flows; and (3) Expanding Engagement in the
U.S.-Africa Partnership.
The Prosper Africa Executive Secretariat (PAES), supported by the
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) within AFR, seeks
an Investment Officer to provide support for the Investment Team as
it coordinates, synchronizes, convenes, monitors, and reports on
Prosper Africa's efforts to substantially increase two-way
investment between the United States and African countries. As a
critical member of the Investment Team, the Investment Officer,
under the guidance of the Investment Team Lead will undertake a
range of investment-related tasks, including technical writing,
such as drafting and providing technical input on briefing
documents, monitoring ongoing programs, maintaining learning and
knowledge communities, and coordinating with the private sector,
the interagency and regional offices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include but are not limited to:
NOTE: The incumbent will not perform other inherently governmental
functions or duties (e.g. will not serve as AOR/COR or supervise
staff), but rather will advise, mentor, and facilitate as
appropriate on the performance of inherently governmental functions
on the part of the Office or Mission.
Required Skills
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