Job & Volunteer Opportunities

The job notices below are posted chronologically (most recent, top) at the request of USAID or USAID-related partners. UAA vets these for authenticity, receives no payment, and posting does not imply partnership nor endorsement – they are relayed as a service to our members.

Ongoing Opportunities


William Carter M/HR/POD (wcarter@usaid.gov) requested UAA to assist USAID/Afghanistan to find candidates for positions there. If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, check out positions at Jobsearch.USAjobs.gov and others at http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/opportunities/jobs. We understand that retired USAID Foreign Service Officer applicants are most welcome and, if selected, their annuities will not be affected.

Current Job Listings


  • New - EnCompass LLC is seeking experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Vice President of Training and Capacity Development. A global consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area, EnCompass works with governments, donor agencies, non-governmental agencies, and the private sector, offering a range of services, including leadership and organization development, training and capacity development, and technical assistance and evaluation.  The advertised position is a key member of the EnCompass senior management team, providing thought leadership and innovation that contributes to the company’s success in global consulting.  Principle duties include management of projects, contracts and contractual relationships with USAID, other government, international and private sector clients; engagement in business development; and staff and consultant supervision. Key qualifications include deep experience with USAID projects/contracts, a Masters or Doctoral degree in training, adult education, international development, international communication, or related field, a minimum of 10 years senior level management experience in adult-learning, training and facilitation in international and domestic settings, and an extensive professional network in the international development community. For a full job description and application guidance visit the EnCompass website at www.encompassworld.comFAKE
  • American Institutes for Research (AIR) is seeking  individuals with USAID  background and experience in the areas of  Employment and Workforce Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Design, Conflict and Crisis Mitigation, Basic Education (all areas), and Educational Standards and Assessments. AIR’s International Development Program, which has supported USAID programs for over 40 years, seeks to develop a roster of short term consultants to expand its portfolio in these areas. Good writing skills are essential. It is anticipated that the work will be recurrent periods 1 to 4 weeks over the course of the next year. Residence in metropolitan DC is preferred but not essential.  Please email Tina Garrett at tgarrett@air.org with a resume and contact information.