Now halfway through a two-year hiring surge, the U.S. Agency for International Development is creating and filling a pipeline for several hundred positions. It’s a fascinating time for the agency, and there is a real commitment to expand pathways for recruiting, hiring, and promoting diverse talent, said Bob Leavitt, chief human capital officer in USAID’s Office of Human Capital and Talent Management.
Competition is tough, though; the agency has received over 20,000 applications for foreign service jobs over the past year. This shouldn’t, however, dissuade passionate people with relevant experience from applying, Leavitt added.
Interested in working with USAID? The agency’s chief of talent shares tips for finding relevant roles and standing out as an applicant.